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I purchased the usufruct and a friend purchased the bare ownership of a property. What are the consequences of this dismemberment for the real estate wealth tax (IFI)?

A taxpayer is liable for the real estate wealth tax when the total value of their real estate assets exceeds €1,800,000 (Article 964 of the French General Tax Code). In the situation described, the law provides that the property must be declared at its full ownership value in the usufructuary’s…
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I am in the process of divorcing my husband, the non-conciliation order has just been made. If I acquire a property (married in community regime), will it belong to me in its entirety?

Buying real estate during divorce proceedings is possible, but the operation is risky. Under the old contentious divorce regime (procedures initiated before January 1, 2021, as in your case), the date of the effects of the divorce between the spouses is fixed on the date of the ONC, subject to…
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My landlord has given me notice to vacate the property for sale and wishes to conduct viewings of the property I currently occupy throughout the entire day. Is he entitled to do so?

No. Article 4 of Law No. 89-462 of 6 July 1989 provides that the landlord may arrange viewings of the rented property for the purpose of its sale for up to two hours per working day, excluding public holidays.
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Before our marriage my husband owned a car which he sold during the marriage. The notary tells me that he received a reward equal to the sale price. Is this normal ?

Yes . When the spouses are married under the regime of the legal community, three patrimonies are to be distinguished: the patrimony specific to each spouse and the common patrimony. During couple life, financial movements often take place between the different assets. The mechanism of rewards is intended to restore…
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I sold my apartment on February 2, but I've just received the property tax notice. Do I have to pay it, or can I ask the buyer to pay part of it?

In principle, property tax is due by the owner on January 1 of the current year. As a result, in principle, you are liable for it. However, it is customary to specify in the deed of sale that the seller and buyer will share the burden of this tax on…
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