Archived Newsletter Issue 236 : Tuesday 06 July 2021
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Departmental House Prices in France 2020
The notaires have recently published house price figures for 2020, for each department of France.
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
Covid-19 - Travel to and from France
With the spread of the Omicron Covid variant travel restrictions have been toughened as have restrictions within France.
08 Sep 2021
Château Property Picks - July 2021
A selection of Châteaux for sale throughout 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
Medical Prescriptions from your French Pharmacist
New rules allow repeat prescriptions from your French pharmacist without a GP consultation, but only under strict conditions.
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
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
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
Reform of Residences de Tourisme
The French government have called investment in holiday complexes 'a risk', but reform proposals look weak.
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
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
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
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