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I jointly own a property with my sister following our mother’s death. If we want to draw up a co-ownership agreement, do we need to go to a notary?

Yes. Any co-ownership agreement governing the management arrangements for jointly owned real property must be executed as a notarised deed. Indeed, to make it enforceable against third parties, the agreement is subject to land registration formalities (French Civil Code, Arts. 815-1, 1873-2 and 710-1, para. 1).
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I am selling my house, which is connected to the public sewer system (tout-à-l’égout). My notary is requesting a technical inspection of the wastewater drainage system. Is this mandatory?

It depends on the municipality where the property is located. The purpose of this inspection is to verify that wastewater is not being discharged into the stormwater drainage system. This control may be mandatory if: The municipality has issued a local decree requiring it, pursuant to Article L2224-8 of the…
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I am married under the regime of community of property reduced to acquisitions. My husband has inherited an undivided share in a real estate property. Today, we wish to purchase the share of his co-owner. Will I become the owner of the property?

No. Under the community of acquisitions regime, assets received by way of succession are considered separate property of the spouse who inherits them (Article 1405, paragraph 1 of the French Civil Code). Consequently, the undivided share inherited by your spouse is his separate property. If you purchase the share of…
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I have lost my property deed, and I do not remember either the name of the notary or the address of the notary office. How can I obtain a copy?

In such a case, you should approach the territorially competent land registration service. By completing certain formalities (filling out CERFA forms n° 3233SD and n° 3236 SD), you can obtain a copy of your property deed (which will include the name of the notary who drafted the act).
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I have been separated from my partner for two months. We bought a house together, and he is still living in it. We are about to sign a preliminary sale agreement. Will I have to pay capital gains tax when the house is sold?

No. You can benefit from the exemption provided for under Article 150 U II-1° of the General Tax Code, as long as the property was your main residence at the time of the separation, has been occupied by your ex-partner until the sale, and the sale takes place within a…
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