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 (2026): Encroachment, Bornage and How They End
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.
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.
Your French Neighbours Can Now Vote to Ban Your Airbnb — and the Courts Just Said That’s Fine
A French appeals court has upheld a copropriété vote banning short-term tourist rentals under the Loi Le Meur. What this landmark ruling means for Airbnb investors in France — and what you should check in your own building rules.
CCA vs. Capital Contributions in a French SCI: Which Should You Use?
When setting up a French SCI to buy property, one of the first decisions you'll face is how to get money into the company....