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What is ‘SRU number’ on French house sale document?
A 2000 law led to several major chances for buyers, sellers, and builders
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Paper version of ‘property use’ form available online in French and English
Property owners who have seen its status change must update information before July 1
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Undergrowth clearance: Where in France must buyers be informed?
Mandatory vegetation clearing aims to prevent wildfires in at-risk areas.
Early start means pool will be ready
The end of winter is the time to get your swimming pool ready and Easter is a common date, weather permitting
If the water is 12C it is ideal as it is before algae starts growing – any later and the work and cost rapidly increase.
An early start also gives time to fix problems but if the pool was properly prepared for winter the water should be blue.
A deep clean is essential, even if the water looks fine.
Clean the edges and border of the pool, skim coarse impurities, scrub sides and bottom, clean and scrub water line then vacuum the bottom before setting up the robot cleaner. Check filters do not get clogged.
Renew at least one-third of the water to reduce levels of product and cleaner residues.