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Points to check before buying a property in France

Cracks, termites, electrical checks…what to look out for

Property owner in France fined €33,000 for unauthorised Airbnb rental

Airbnb ruling is the first of its kind in Lille

How one man built his dream cottage on a Brittany clifftop

Ambroise L’Hénoret tells the story of La Maison d’Ambroise, situated on a coastal path between Le Loc’h beach and Pors Loubous

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French house prices rise again in second quarter of 2025

New figures show prices increased by 0.3% in second quarter

Property watch: see what €50,000, €250,000 and over €1m buys in Savoie

With ski slopes and lakes, this area is an idyllic spot

When should you avoid doing DIY in France

Columnist Nick Inman helps you decide when to contact - and to wait for - a professional

Bidding, fees – and candles: property auctions in France explained

We look at the two main types utilised by buyers

Are annual boiler checks obligatory in France?

Insurance companies may reference your boiler in their documentation

What is an SCI in France – and what are the tax and inheritance risks?

Mistakes made in setting up the structure may cause issues

French couple must change windows after complaint over transparency

Replacement windows were the same size but glass used was transparent not translucent

Energy efficiency ratings affect French property price by up to 25%, notaire data reveals

A ban on letting ‘G’ rated properties came into effect this year

Homeowner finds gold worth €700,000 buried in his French garden - and can keep it

Gold coins and ingots were discovered as he began digging to put in a pool

Six key points about 2025 French property market identified by notaires

Economic uncertainty and lack of investment threaten re-stablisation of market at wider level

Gironde residents offered grant of up to €150 to protect home from burglary

The initiatives began after a spike in the number of break-ins

Are there duties payble on personal items when moving away from France?

A relief on customs duties is available for certain possessions

What changes in France for residents in November 2025?

EES checks rollout, energy bills, taxes, and winter rules: See what is changing in France next month

Photos: €4 million French chateau has €1 million auction start price

American couple are selling historic property near Cannes due to job change. It needs renovation work

Bills for France’s second-home property tax will start to arrive next week

More than 1,600 communes have opted to raise additional rates for the taxe d’habitation this year

Barn for conversion in French Alps on market for €278,000

Exterior dimensions and look must not be changed significantly

Plan for capital gain tax to apply to some main French homes

Current exemption would only apply after five years of ownership with some exceptions

Undergrowth clearance rules now in place across Var

New regulations affect most of department but aim to protect biodiversity

Mushroom contamination makes French couple’s home a ‘health risk’

The issue could cost the couple €50,000 to fix

Neighbour of French home has camera recording our garden – what can we do?

Installation of security equipment recording private areas can infringe privacy

Do we need permission to install pond in garden at French home?

Several planning and environmental factors must be taken into account

Refuse collection charges in France set to rise amid pollution tax hike

Change estimated to add €40 to €76 to average household bills by 2030

No notaire fee increase for 17 departments in France for property purchases

Higher fees in other areas result in increased cost of €500 per €100,000 when buying a home

Bin charges soar in many areas of France

One commune has seen fees rise by 90% in five years

What is the tontine option for property in France?

Option should be considered if buying for the first time

Is it possible to transfer my apartment to my daughter in France?

Gifting only residual ownership is one of many options

French property tax payment deadlines begin today – check your bills for errors

Payment by cash, cheque or bank transfer must be made tonight. Other deadlines fall next week

Heat pumps three times more efficient than oil or gas boilers, French study reveals

Pumps could be an economical and ecologically sound heating solution

How is capital gains tax calculated for en viager properties in France?

Amount is calculated taking account of both increase in value and ongoing 'rent' income

Plastic versus copper plumbing in France

Columnist Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of renovating an old French farmhouse

French home insurance: average costs are on the rise

Location and weather risks biggest contributor to increase

Our French gîte: A fortified house far from the beaten track

Tragic event led to momentous decision for owner Zandra McGillivray

French homeowners using fuel or wood heating can benefit from purchasing discount

Bulk-purchasing of goods can lower costs

Returning to the UK from France? Start planning early - Partner article

New regime provides clarity and potential gains for returnees

How do I stop post piling up at French second home?

It is possible to pay to have mail redirected, including internationally

'One look at this turreted house in north-west France and I had to buy it'

This intriguing old home raises 'endless questions' about its history

How to save money when relocating to France: moving, fees and property tips

Buying a home is one of the most expensive things you may ever do. Here we look at ways to make your money go further before moving in

Homeowners turn to flood defence systems with government backing

Financial support is available against extreme weather events

France faces EU scrutiny over inheritance law – decisions expected this month

The European Commission asked France to consider 'solutions' to the 'problem' of 2021 inheritance law

French property renovation grant system reopens in reduced form

Rules are tightened for MaPrimeRénov’ scheme that offers funds for eco-renovations

Explained: local property taxes in France

Bills can vary significantly due to a number of factors

DPE calculations ‘ignore centuries of French building practice’, says housing expert

Older properties are penalised by current estimates, says the president of Maisons Paysannes de France, Gilles Alglave

Clay shrinkage cracks: financial help for homeowners in high-risk French regions

10 million homes may suffer from damage

French councils pause taxe foncière rises but more apply second home surtax

Local authorities thought to be minimising extra revenue in the run-up to elections

France to reform DPE 2026: better ratings for electric-heated properties

New co-efficient will be used to calculate a property’s category

Renting out a furnished holiday let in France: what you need to declare

Here are the key steps involved - including making contact with the local marie

What taxes are collected on a rented out second home in France?

Taxe d'habitation applies to all housing not used as a main residence

Equity release in France: do you need your children’s consent?

Plan may be complicated if your home purchase is shared with a partner

Landlords must declare rent in French property declaration form from 2026

New requirement relates to the Biens immobiliers online property ownership form

Can mairie force me to cut down trees at French home?

Rules are complex but there should be a valid reason for such an order

More French communes levy additional tax charge on second homes

Over 650 communes voted for the maximum permitted charge

Why you should expect to see more spiders in your French home in September

France is home to more than 1,700 spider species

More French areas face ‘housing strain' - what this means for home owners

Rules regarding property taxes, renting, and home purchasing loans all set to change

Make sure you sell before buying a new French property, say notaires

Buoyant market in some parts of France had tempted some to buy before confirming sale

What is the role of France's Architectes des Bâtiments service?

Select group ABF provides protection for preservation and maintenance

Partner article: What are the risks of buying a flat off-plan in France?

Buyers only need to pay a 5% deposit on reservation

'We bought one of the oldest chateaux in the Loire Valley'

The beautiful 13th-Century Château de la Preuille is now a charming gîte and wedding venue

Who pays French property tax following shared house inheritance?

People with a lifetime right to use a house are usually responsible for paying

Home renovation grant rules tightened in France

Firms must now provide clients with proper documentation

French holiday rental property energy rating requirements to change

Other changes including some related to tax also come into force

Taxe foncière bills - why many French communes are not raising rates this year

Less than 13% of communes have implemented additional increases

Map: French water tables by department at end of summer

Only one department is at very low levels

Property watch: See what €50,000, €150,000 and over €1.5m buys in Saône-et-Loire

This department is known for its famous food and drink

Landlords: Take note of this French tenancy rule

If you rent out a home, watch out for locataire protégé rules

Falling prices make seaside flats cheaper in France

Survey reveals fall in prices in some resorts

Does holiday home in France need specific insurance?

Second homes can often be added to existing policies

Household bin collection tax in France: many communes found to be overcharging

Authorities charging up to 160% of actual fees risk legal action, but say money is being used to improve waste services

Viager home sales rising in France as owners look to release cash

The system allows people to unlock the capital of their home

Work starts on knocking down Brittany houses threatened by erosion

Large dune that previously protected at-risk homes has eroded

Buying a French chateau: 'I was only half-serious, then I fell in love!'

The castle, tucked in the Vallee d’Ossau, was up for sale at €599,000 when Ms Jasinski bought it

How does the 30% allowance for rental income in France really work?

There are two situations where there are rules on a 30% allowance

Can you negotiate an estate agent’s commission in France?

Agency fees can be paid by either the buyer or the seller

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Points to check before buying a property in France

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How one man built his dream cottage on a Brittany clifftop

French house prices rise again in second quarter of 2025

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Property watch: see what €50,000, €250,000 and over €1m buys in Savoie

When should you avoid doing DIY in France

Bidding, fees – and candles: property auctions in France explained

Are annual boiler checks obligatory in France?

What is an SCI in France – and what are the tax and inheritance risks?

French couple must change windows after complaint over transparency

Energy efficiency ratings affect French property price by up to 25%, notaire data reveals

Homeowner finds gold worth €700,000 buried in his French garden - and can keep it

Six key points about 2025 French property market identified by notaires

Gironde residents offered grant of up to €150 to protect home from burglary

French second homes: How capital gains tax abatement works (2025)

French second homes: tax-exemption time for capital gains may be reduced

Must you clear fallen leaves from your garden outside your home in France?

Are there duties payble on personal items when moving away from France?

What are EDF ‘red days’ and how could they increase your French energy bill?

Stepchildren: French MPs approve higher inheritance tax allowance

French house prices: see how your area fares in new notaire data

Struggle to find tradespeople for home repairs in France, survey finds

French second home tax: over 1,600 communes opt for additional levy

What changes in France for residents in November 2025?

Photos: €4 million French chateau has €1 million auction start price

Bills for France’s second-home property tax will start to arrive next week

Barn for conversion in French Alps on market for €278,000

Plan for capital gain tax to apply to some main French homes

Undergrowth clearance rules now in place across Var

Mushroom contamination makes French couple’s home a ‘health risk’

Neighbour of French home has camera recording our garden – what can we do?

Do we need permission to install pond in garden at French home?

Refuse collection charges in France set to rise amid pollution tax hike

No notaire fee increase for 17 departments in France for property purchases

Bin charges soar in many areas of France

What is the tontine option for property in France?

Is it possible to transfer my apartment to my daughter in France?

French property tax payment deadlines begin today – check your bills for errors

Heat pumps three times more efficient than oil or gas boilers, French study reveals

How is capital gains tax calculated for en viager properties in France?

Plastic versus copper plumbing in France

French home insurance: average costs are on the rise

Our French gîte: A fortified house far from the beaten track

French homeowners using fuel or wood heating can benefit from purchasing discount

Returning to the UK from France? Start planning early - Partner article

How do I stop post piling up at French second home?

'One look at this turreted house in north-west France and I had to buy it'

How to save money when relocating to France: moving, fees and property tips

Homeowners turn to flood defence systems with government backing

France faces EU scrutiny over inheritance law – decisions expected this month

French property renovation grant system reopens in reduced form

Explained: local property taxes in France

DPE calculations ‘ignore centuries of French building practice’, says housing expert

Clay shrinkage cracks: financial help for homeowners in high-risk French regions

French councils pause taxe foncière rises but more apply second home surtax

France to reform DPE 2026: better ratings for electric-heated properties

Renting out a furnished holiday let in France: what you need to declare

What taxes are collected on a rented out second home in France?

Equity release in France: do you need your children’s consent?

Landlords must declare rent in French property declaration form from 2026

Can mairie force me to cut down trees at French home?

More French communes levy additional tax charge on second homes

Why you should expect to see more spiders in your French home in September

More French areas face ‘housing strain' - what this means for home owners

Make sure you sell before buying a new French property, say notaires

What is the role of France's Architectes des Bâtiments service?

Partner article: What are the risks of buying a flat off-plan in France?

'We bought one of the oldest chateaux in the Loire Valley'

Who pays French property tax following shared house inheritance?

Home renovation grant rules tightened in France

French holiday rental property energy rating requirements to change