The 10-Year Rule: How Good-Faith Buyers Can Secure Property Ownership in France
The prescription abrégée under Article 2272 lets good-faith buyers acquire full ownership in just 10 years — even if the seller wasn't the real owner. Here's how the juste titre and bonne foi conditions work, and what British property owners need to know.
Boundary Disputes in France: A Practical Guide for British Property Owners
How French boundary law works — from bornage to prescription acquisitive — and what British property owners need to know to protect their land, resolve neighbor disputes, and avoid costly litigation.
Adverse Possession in France: What British Property Owners Need to Know About Squatter’s Rights
French law allows someone to acquire ownership of your property through 30 years of continuous possession — even in bad faith. Here's what British property owners need to know about prescription acquisitive, how it works, and how to protect yourself.
French Mortgage Guide for Non-Residents: How British Investors Can Finance Property in France
Everything British investors need to know about getting a French mortgage as a non-resident — from bank selection and HCSF rules to the offre de prêt process, costs, insurance, and tax deductibility.
Regional Property Guide: Paris vs. the French Riviera — Where Should Investors Buy?
Our first regional property guide compares Paris and the French Riviera for British investors — covering prices per square metre, rental yields, local tax differences, and which region suits your investment strategy.
Inheritance in France: The Complete Guide for British Property Owners
Everything British property investors need to know about French inheritance law — from the réserve héréditaire and Brussels IV election to SCI succession planning, démembrement, and the UK-France double tax treaty.