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French Mediterranean town cuts tax for 20,000 second-home owners

‘In our town, second-home owners also represent purchasing power for our shopkeepers’

Do French energy ratings overlook natural features of older homes?

Reader questions whether energy assessments are effective for older homes and technology

Second-home owners discover little-known stopcock rule in France

British couple's €337 water bill sparks dispute

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Official tool identifies heating solutions for your French home

The free simulator compares potential costs, savings and installation requirements

Why UK plumbing and electrics may not be suitable for France

A reader says that using French standards is essential for safety

Plumber on the kitchen floor repairing pipes beneath a sink unit

It's a recipe for disaster to use British plumbing fittings in France

Reader says people should aim to conform to French standards

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Interactive map: Number of second homes in each French department

They account for more than a third of residences in some areas

DPE ratings: why home energy tests may miss summer heat risks

We take a look at the difference between bouilloires and passoires thermiques, and how calculation methods for assessments can fail roasting citizens. The ratings are not adequate, say some

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French Mediterranean town cuts tax for 20,000 second-home owners

Do French energy ratings overlook natural features of older homes?

Second-home owners discover little-known stopcock rule in France

Official tool identifies heating solutions for your French home

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