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Q: French property deeds: What are they and what happens if I lose them?

A: We describe property deeds as the acte de vente (although this title is rarely shown) – the lengthy document signed on completion of a sale and purchase.

Q: Can I buy a house in France that is not for sale?

A: The Connexion was unable to find any registry of this sort.

Q: French property rights: How does tontine clause work on first death?

A: The inclusion of a tontine clause in the purchase deed of a property has long been popular among British buyers, especially where either or both have children from another relationship.

Q: How do I find out the estimated value of property online in France?

A: It is true that the property price comparison and estimate services in the UK, provided by platforms such as Zoopla, do not have equivalents in France.

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