Building & Renovation - Page 3
Is a Swimming Pool an Extension of a House?
Planning rules in France about the right of homeowners to build a swimming pool on their property are not infrequently unclear.
05 Sep 2016
Insulation Requirements on Property Renovation
Substantial new roof and wall insulation requirements have been imposed on building renovation projects, although with a number of important derogations.
03 Aug 2016
Emptying Your Septic Tank
What is the regulatory framework governing emptying and maintenance of your septic tank in France?
05 Jul 2016
Swimming Pool Defects and Ten Year Guarantee
A French court has declared void a contract that sought to limit the 10-year defects liability of the builder in the construction of a swimming pool.
03 May 2016
Residential Property and Farm Buildings
Whilst administrative controls exist on the proximity of farm livestock buildings to residential property, the buildings can be uncomfortably close.
05 Apr 2016
Financial Assistance in France for Energy Efficiency 2016
There are changes this year to the system of tax credits and other forms of financial assistance for energy conservation works to the main home.
05 Apr 2016
Transparency on Ten Year Building Guarantee
The French government have issued a standard form of ten year building guarantee declaration that must now be used by all building professionals.
03 Mar 2016
Planning Permission Minimum Three Years
The duration of the validity of a planning consent has been increased from two to three years, with an option to increase to five years.
03 Feb 2016
Planning Permission and Easements
Planning permission in France is always granted subject to the private property rights of others.
06 Jan 2016
Building Construction Costs in France 2014
The cost of constructing a new property in France in 2014 averaged €1,310m², up by around 5.0% on that for 2013 (€1,244m²).
03 Dec 2015
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