Freehold/leasehold etc.

[ChipshopCharlie]

Hi,

I'm currently looking at buying a flat in France and am therefore wondering whether the concept of ownership under a lease exists and is common in France or is the ownership of flats done by share of freehold?

They way the agent explained it to me, it sounded like shared freehold with an external agent responsible for the communal areas. If so, am I right in thinking that the joint owners normally have the right to remove the external agent from office, if they are unhappy with their efforts?

Thanks

Charlie

[Jc]

Yes;there is no leasehold;most owners appoint a committee who employ a "syndic" to look after their interests,usually for a year at a time for a fee,and,yes, he can be replaced.