Frequently asked questions about Immobilier

Yes. You may sign a preliminary sale agreement on your own; however, the property will be considered joint property if the purchase is completed before the effective date of the divorce, which is the date on which the divorce agreement is filed with a notary. Unless the spouses have agreed…

..do they have the right? Yes. The law is clear: Article 1094-3 of the Civil Code states that " Children or descendants may, notwithstanding any stipulation to the contrary by the donor, require that an inventory of movable property and an appraisal of immovable property subject to usufruct be made

The law is silent on this matter. Therefore, it is advisable to specify the allocation of charges in the sale agreement. For example, if the life annuity is occupied, it may be agreed that the annuitant (i.e., the seller) will bear all the charges related to the property (such as…

Yes. All property purchases require a notarial deed. The notary updates the land registry to secure and enforce the transaction (Civil Code, Article 1583).

No. Professional leases are governed by article 57 A of law no. 86-1290 of December 23, 1986, which does not give the lessee any right of pre-emption. This means that you are not obliged to offer him the sale of your property as a priority. You should, however, check that…