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A devis (or quote) is a legal requirement in the building sector and for breakdown/ repair/ maintenance work in the electrical goods sector where the cost of the work is to exceed €150 (including taxes). Generally speaking, a devis will be free, but the law does allow for it to be billed. If this is the case, the professional must inform the client of this cost beforehand. The devis must legally carry a certain number of components: * The date on which the devis was made. * The name ...
Vous avez acheté une propriété en Creuse car vous êtes tombés amoureux des arbres du jardin. Ils sont imposants, magnifiques mais..plantés très près du jardin voisin. Attention il y a des règles à respecter La distance avec le voisin : La loi française distingue selon que l'arbre ou arbuste a une hauteur de plus ou de moins de 2 mètres : - S'il a plus de 2 mètres de haut il doit être planté au moins à 2 mètres de la propriété du voisin - S'il a moins de 2 mètres de haut la ...
So, you have bought a property in the Limousin after falling in love with the beautiful trees in the garden. They are statuesque and imposing... but planted very close to your neighbour's garden! Be aware, there are certain rules and regulations to consider. The distance from your neighbour: The law differentiates between trees or shrubs that have a height of more or less than 2 metres: - If the tree or shrub is more than 2 metres tall, it must be planted at least 2 metres from ...
If you've recently bought a property with a plot of land, whether large or small, more often than not the boundaries of that property will be marked out either by a fence or a hedgerow. In order to avoid potential problems and disputes further down the line, it is highly recommended to officially define the borders of your property (borner le terrain). One common occurrence is that a neighbour will contest ownership of a certain part of a boundary area by, for example, removing or ...
Vous venez d'acheter une maison avec un terrain, grand ou petit. Le plus souvent il est clôturé par des piquets ou une haie (appelée bouchure) voire pas clôturé du tout s'il s'agit de la division d'une propriété plus grande. Afin d'éviter beaucoup de difficultés ultérieures quant aux limites de propriété, il est vivement recommandé de borner son terrain. Ce qui arrive le plus souvent est que l'un des voisins conteste à l'autre la propriété d'une partie du ...
'Gazumping' is the term used to refer to when a house seller accepts an offer from one potential buyer, but then accepts a higher offer from someone else. The first buyer is left in the lurch, and either has to offer a higher price or accept that they have lost that home and continue looking. This practice tends to occur in a market when house prices are rising as there are more buyers around than sellers. The problem in much of the UK, for example, is that until contracts have been exchanged ...
The approach in France is a simple one. When the vendor and purchaser agree on what it is that is to be sold/purchased, that is to say the estate including any furniture, outbuildings, land, etc and have settled upon a price a sale/purchase contract is deemed to have been made. The initial purchase contract referred to below is simply therefore a written confirmation of an existing agreement. It follows that in contrast to the UK, the searches are carried out after exchange of contracts. This being the ...
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's ) have been in effect since 1st August 2007 in England and Wales for domestic properties with four or more bedrooms. The scheme was extended to encompass three bedroom homes from 10 September 2007. In France this new obligation came into force for property sales from 1st November 2006. This is a result of European Union Directive 2002/91/EC relating to the energy performance of buildings. This Directive itself was inspired by the Kyoto Protocol which commits ...
The French land registry plans are known as the « cadastre ».The French Cadastre derives from the napoleonian Cadastre and applies to all urban and rural properties (built or not). The literal information is strictly linked to the geographical one. A plot is defined as an entity linked to an owner and to a fiscal division, following the napoleonian concept. Basically, the cadastre has a fiscal function evoluting to an informative function and having, additionally, a certain probative function. The ...
When visiting a property for sale, make sure that you clearly identify the important aspects of the property (i.e. is there a septic tank, is the property connected to water and electricity?) If necessary, visit the local Mayor and ask for additional information. You may also consult the cadastral plan at the local Mayor's office. The seller of a property is required by law to provide documentation of certain checks which must be performed by accredited organizations: checks for asbestos, lead, ...