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Latest Articles - Page 4
Brittany and Green Algae
Efforts over the past ten years to reduce green algae in Brittany have had a “limited” result, says the French National Auditor.
06 Jul 2021
New Development and Neighbours Loss of Sunlight
What rights are granted to a property owner if adjacent new development causes a loss of sunlight?
06 Jul 2021
Château Property Picks - July 2021
A selection of Châteaux for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
06 Jul 2021
Mountain Property Picks - July 2021
A selection of properties for sale in the mountain regions of France currently being advertised on our website.
06 Jul 2021
French Home Insurance and Climate Change
Home insurance claims and premiums are set to rise significantly as a result of climate change, according to the French insurance regulator.
06 Jul 2021
Buying Property in the Charente
The Charente department of France continues to be a popular choice for British and many other buyers.
06 Jul 2021
Reform of Residences de Tourisme
The French government have called investment in holiday complexes 'a risk', but reform proposals look weak.
06 Jul 2021
Removing Squatters from your French Property
The law has been toughened to enable homeowners in France to obtain speedy eviction of squatters from their property, but only provided the préfet agrees.
06 Jul 2021
Château d’Artagnan for Sale
A château in Gascony that was the family home of the musketeer d’Artagnan is on the market.
06 Jul 2021
Service Charges in Apartments in France 2020
Service charges in apartments fell by an average of 2% last year, to reach an average of €49.95m2 pa.
06 Jul 2021
Driving in France - Licence and Insurance
We have updated our guides page to reflect a recent easing of the rules on driving licences and vehicle insurance.
06 Jul 2021
Overcharging by Builders in France
Homeowners who are faced with unreasonable extra charges demanded by their builder do not always need to pay it.
06 Jul 2021
Rural House Prices in France 2020
The average sale price of a rural French property rose by 6.5% last year to €182,000, as buyers sought refuge in the countryside against the pandemic.
03 Jun 2021
Roof Terrace Constitutes a Neighbour Nuisance
A couple who created a terrace on the roof of their French apartment are ordered to close it.
03 Jun 2021
Taxe Foncière Rates Reduction due to Wind Farm
A couple win a reduction in their rates bill, due to the inconveniences caused by a local wind farm.
03 Jun 2021
Rural Property Picks - June 2021
A selection of properties for sale throughout rural France currently being advertised on our website.
03 Jun 2021
The Population of Rural France
One in three of the population of France live in a rural area, according to a new study by the French national statistical office.
03 Jun 2021
French Rental Income Tax - Provision for Depreciation
Landlords of furnished accommodation in France can depreciate their property and thereby reduce taxable profits.
03 Jun 2021
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