There are numerous law firms offering French conveyancing advice and we would recommend that anyone purchasing in France (experienced or not!) utilises their services.

Remember that the French Notaire is a representative of the state and a mandatory official for the conveyancing of all property in France (mainly to make sure that all necessary taxes are paid!) but they do not represent you in the same way that a UK solicitor does.

To make sure that your interests are represented and that all cross-border issues are taken into consideration, contact a specialist French solicitor such as one of the below:

Blake Lapthorn Solicitors

Investing in French property can appear a difficult process if you are not familiar with the French legal system or the language. Blake Lapthorn's specialist French assets and tax team can assist with all aspects of French conveyancing and help you understand the best, most tax efficient way, to structure your investment.
Covenants, rights of way, lease provisions, planning regulations can all catch out the unwary. Blake Lapthorn’s French team makes sure that any problems are identified and resolved with no fuss or worry.

Blake Lapthorn Solicitors are based in Southampton, Portsmouth, Oxford and London. Email Blake Lapthorn Solicitors.

The International Property Law Centre LLP (IPLC)

The IPLC offer not only a comprehensive French property conveyance service, but also assistance in a wide range of French-related legal matters.

This team of specialist French-speaking lawyers can help you with each stage of your property purchase. They offer a straightforward alternative to the complexity of sourcing legal services in France, saving you valuable time and money.

The IPLC are based in Hull. Email IPLC.

Penningtons Solicitors

While the French Notaire still has the monopoly on dealing with property transactions and the administration of estates in France, the dedicated bi-lingual French property team at Penningtons works closely with them to give an added value service to clients. This team ensures a smooth and efficient transaction, while considering and advising upon those problems which invariably arise in and between the two very different legal jurisdictions.

Able to handle all types of French property purchases, the Penningtons team’s expertise also extends to advising on tax and estate planning, inheritance law, wills, probate and the administration of estates in France.

Penningtons Solicitors are based in Basingstoke and London. Email Penningtons Solicitors.

Pannone LLP

As one of only a select number of UK law firms practising in this specialist area, Pannone LLP’s French property department offers assistance, in the UK, to those who need help with French property matters and has a wide UK, Irish and International client base.

The Pannone team helps ensure transactions progress as smoothly as possible, minimising delays caused by a breakdown in communication, understanding or cultural and language difficulties.  They specialise in cross-border estate and tax planning issues pre and post purchase, deal with estates/wills involving property in France, assist with transfers on divorce, and offer ad hoc advice and practical support to clients.

Pannone LLP are based in Manchester. Email Pannone LLP.