Frequently asked questions about Immobilier

I've been living with my partner for 5 years, he's a resident of Monaco and I live in Nice. We're not married but we're thinking about it. He wants to protect me financially by opening an SCI in both our names. Will I really be protected, given that we each…

No. The signing of a deed of sale is very often preceded by a pre-contract, either a synallagmatic promise (also known as an agreement) or a unilateral promise to sell.

Yes, but only under certain conditions. When a specific event, of a professional or family nature, justifies your taking over the rented premises, you can enter into a lease for a period of less than 3 years but at least 1 year (art. 11, al. 1 law n°89-462 of July…

Yes but… . You cannot decide yourself to block the payment of rents. If no amicable solution has been found with your lessor, the consignment of rents (excluding charges) may be requested before the court, pending the settlement of the dispute. Once obtained, you must complete a file with the…

No. The law provides that “where land constituting a dependency of the principal residence is sold as building land, the exemption [from capital gains tax] does not apply” (BOI-RFPI-PVI-10-40-10, § 340). Reminder: Capital gains tax is calculated on the difference between the acquisition price and the sale price of real…