My Charente-Maritime notary has to come to Paris to sign a deed of sale. As he doesn't have any premises in Paris, can this signature take place in my buyer's professional warehouses?

No. Article 12.1 of the national regulations governing notaries stipulates that " In the interests of the dignity and independence of his functions, the notary may, save in exceptional circumstances, only receive clients and deeds in his office, in ancillary premises and in one or more ancillary offices or in…
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My wife and I signed a preliminary sales agreement 5 days ago. I want to withdraw but my wife refuses. Does my withdrawal imply that of my wife?

Yes, if the preliminary sales agreement you signed with your wife designates the two of you as inseparable purchasers, and you are married under the community of property regime, in accordance with the ruling of the French Supreme Court dated September 14, 2017 (N°16-17.856).
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