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Solar panels in France for €1 with grants: is this still possible?
Companies may offer panels at cheap prices, with grants and production buy-backs allegedly making up the difference
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Viager in France and releasing capital from a French property
People who sell en viager can stay living in their home and receive a lump sum along with a monthly sum for life
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Not respecting planning permission can cost you (a lot) in France
Extensions that go over permitted amounts can be demolished – with owners having to pick up the costs – if neighbours are affected
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.