No state payout for requisitioned homes built illegally in France Properties built without permission do ‘not retain right’ to expropriation compensation, states new court ruling
What are the costs and rules for DIY home solar panel kits in France? The number of those choosing to install solar panels themselves is increasing
Points to know when buying land in France to build a house on From plot types, to soil studies and notaire fees Building a home in France: plans to ease rules to split plots of land Do we need planning permission to install chimney in French home? Building permit woes, taxe foncière refunds: French property round up
Number of building permits issued in France continues to fall Nearly 30% fewer permits were granted in the past 12 months compared to a peak in 2022; new build projects also remain low
Couple build house in south-west France - then court cancels permit Neighbours complained that the built property blocked their countryside views. Couple may now have to pay a fine or may even see home demolished
Renovating a French property: be aware of planning rules before buying Rules and restrictions can vary from region to region. Helen Fullerton of Ashtons Legal answers a reader query
Can I build on shared wall between neighbour’s and my French property? Shared walls exist in both rural and urban areas and do not need to be a certain length or made from specific materials
Rural France will suffer most from ‘no new-build’ policy, warn mayors Elected officials lay out why the building ban on undeveloped land will punish small towns and villages
What approval must I get to install an indoor swimming pool in France? When building an indoor swimming pool in France, you may need local authority authorisation depending on the size and location of the pool
How can I oppose my neighbour’s building application in France? Complaints can be lodged at your local mairie and administrative court but must follow certain rules
Five French property updates: undeclared extensions, slowing market We also look at how hundreds of refunds are due over issues with grants for environmentally-friendly upgrades to homes
Can we modify porch plans in France without reapplying for permission? If you make changes to planned building work on your French property you may have to reapply for a permit depending on the modifications
I did not get permission for veranda at French home - what do I risk? Reader is worried about possible fines for building a garden structure without planning permission a decade ago Sales, cheap château, rent: Five updates for property owners in France Pools, prices, islands: Five updates for property owners in France Make sense of ... building a new home in France
New mortgage rules could mean fewer new houses Instructions from the Banque de France to banks to tighten lending conditions for home loans may dampen the market in 2020 Planning permission in France : sample letter Contesting a planning application in France What self-build dreamers in France need to know More revealed on illegal €57m Provence Château Diter Chateau’s owners lose fight to halt wind farm
Summer slump leads to 12.1% fall in new-builds House-building slumped over the first half of 2018 with just 119,900 building permits approved between May and July... a fall of 12.1% on 2017.
Rules to build a loggia on our balcony in France Our flat has a large balcony and we would like to enclose it with a loggia to make an ‘outside room’ – what are the rules? F.M.
Starting work with building permit We were told our permis de construire application for a workshop should be approved without problem. Can you tell us when we will be able to start work on the project? J.C.