For the latest in-depth analysis, subscribe to our news service at France Insider.

If you require advice and assistance with the purchase of French property and moving to France, then take a look at the France Insider Property Clinic.

7. Sole Ownership of French Property

Married Couple
Living Together
Subsequent Marriage

7.3. Subsequent Marriage and Sole Ownership of French Property

In the case of a single person who buys a property in France and subsequently gets married, the best and cheapest solution is to adopt a French marriage contract (you do not have to marry in France) called le régime de la communauté universelle, in which you can stipulate that the property is brought within the terms of the marriage contract.

If you choose not to get married, you can enter into a French civil partnership (PACS), which grants some limited protection for the surviving partner, as well as exemption from liability to French inheritance tax.

France does not recognise UK civil partnerships and a French civil partnership is only available if you are resident.

Next: Joint Ownership

Back: Living Together

Advertise

Propertyspy

Properties

Rentals

The Guides to France are published for general information only.
Please visit our Disclaimer for full details.