Julietruly

Clair, Many thanks for that info - it just about covers all my questions!  Thanks again, Julie

[8-)]Hi, I bought a village property which needs total renovation in 2004 and am finally in a financial position to start work on it.... However, I am not exactly sure where the boundaries lie and a visit to the Cadastrale has only raised more questions. The (very helpful) people at the Land Registry gave me a plan of the property (I never received one at time of purchase) plus some measurements relating to the boundary lines. BUT- the measurements on the plan don't match the actual measurements on the ground, ie. it would appear from the measurements given at the Land Registry that a lean-to which apparently belongs to the neighbouring house is actually standing on my land. Does anyone know how I can begin to go about clarifying what belongs to whom as it could make a big difference to my restoration? The Mairie suggested contacting the 'GEO' people and he thought it might cost around 250Euros. But would their decision be final? Are there any laws which would allow the 'lean-to' people to claim land which (possibly) belonged to my property in the past? Are the measurements taken from the Cadastrale accurate/definitive or could the Geo people override them? Any advice would be gratefully received!!         

Since purchasing a derelict in Tarn et Garronne i have not received any tax or fonciere bills. Does anyone know who should i contact about this? Probably a ridiculous question but i am a novice and i don't know!

Help! A French neighbour has written to me to ask for permission to park his car on my land (the property is derelict at present). I would be more than happy to help him out but am a bit worried about whether he would become entitled to carry on using the land. I hope to go out and start renovations next summer. Can anyone advise? Thanks.