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High fees on British assets normal under French law, says notaire
‘We’ve got nothing to reproach ourselves about,’ says professional at heart of fees dispute
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Vast majority of French departments opt to increase property notaire fees
What difference will it make to buyers and sellers?
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New notaire data suggests easing of Paris property crisis
Property experts have talked of ‘easing pressure’ and ‘breathing space’ after a four-year slump
Fraud alerts on rise – but not by enough
An increasing number of fraud and money-laundering alerts from property professionals have been logged by the Tracfin anti-corruption agency.

Notaires signalled 1,400 sales in 2017, up 34% on 2016, mostly for international buyers and tax fraud.
Although estate agent alerts were up 140%, this was too few given the market rise and all sizes of company were warned to be attentive.