Leapfrog Legal & Language package

Peace of mind when it comes to legal and tax issues is usually the single most important issue that arises for foreigners when buying a property in France. Due to a very thorough & established legal system it is in fact the safest country in the world in which to buy property but quite rightly you still need to know where you stand. Legal advice is crucial when purchasing a property in France if you want to make sure that your financial & personal interests are protected which could save yourself a lot of stress, time and money in the future. With diligent legal advice you will be able to understand fully the French processes, be sure that any contracts you sign are well explained and understood and receive in depth French tax and inheritance advice.

Leapfrog Properties in collaboration with a UK based solicitor specialising in French property law provice a legal package that protects the buyer’s interests in a way that no other package can. This advice is in addition to the regular work that the notaire carries out and is just for you. The additional services provided in the Leapfrog Legal & Language package are the following-

 

  • Explanation of the preliminary contract (“compromis de vente”, “promesse de vente”, reservation contract).
  • You will be provided with a full legal and binding report in English on the contents of all binding documents the Purchaser may have signed or may have to sign as part of the purchase.
  • Advice on the type of ownership (purchase in your sole name, in joint names, joint ownership “en tontine”, joint ownership under the French regime of the communaute universelle, purchase in joint name with the children, purchase through a  “SCI” a French real estate company)
  • If you are buying with your spouse, you will be advised on under which matrimonial regime the property should be purchased
  • You will be advised by our partners on French succession law and tax planning matters as part of the purchase.  The Notary can help to organise your inheritance and the transfer of your French assets after his or her death.
  • Changes made or suspensive clauses added where necesary to the purchase contract to protect your interests and ensure that you buy in the right way for you.
  • The Purchaser gets a swift follow-up on any legal questions he or she may ask as part of the purchase
  • You get oral and written consultations in English as part of the purchase.
  • If legal issues are raised during the buying process these will be followed by the solicitor who will liaise with the French estate agents/the developer/the vendor, the banks, the French authorities, etc.
  • Extra conveyancing performed such as checks over rights of way, restrictions on use and new planning applications (new roads/buildings) which may affect your property.

This legal package can be taken regardless of whether or not you purchase a property through Leapfrog Properties and is therefore available to everyone. The cost is just £1320 (inc VAT) and is a fully inclusive fixed rate package so no nasty surprises at the end. Please bear in mind that legal advice can begin before you even find your property so to ensure you are protected why not give us a call and set the foundations for a safe and secure purchase.

If you have not bought your property through Leapfrog Properties you may also wish to take advantage of our consultancy service to guide you through the transaction. Click here for details.