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How can I protect my second home in France from mice while I am away?
Pests can enter homes at any period
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Free fraud service for UK homeowners living in France
Owners can sign up for a free monitoring service from HM Land Registry to reduce risk of fraud
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Do I need the devis to contest French builder’s bad job?
An estimate is a legal contract between you and the person doing the work
Can I get grant for new fosse at French home?
We need to replace our fosse septique . Is it possible to get a grant for all or part of the work? M.J.
Yes, there are several possible avenues for help when it comes to installing or changing a septic tank.
France’s six regional Agences de l’Eau are a good first port of call as they may be able to provide some funding, as well as helping you to obtain other grants.
You can obtain details on the one covering your area by clicking on the map here: tinyurl.com/o75zuca
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You should also contact le Service Public d’Assainissement Non Collectif (SPANC), an official local body attached to the mairie, which inspects septic tanks and can offer advice.
Ask your mairie for its details.
You may be able to benefit from a means-tested grant from the Agence Nationale pour l’Amélioration de l’Habitat (anah.fr) of up to 50% of the price of the work.
An éco-prêt (interest-free loan) of up to €10,000 is also available from banks under certain conditions.
Note that VAT for septic tank work is at a reduced rate of 10%.
