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Building & Renovation
New Build Costs in France in 2007
A new survey provides a useful summary of house construction costs in France for 2007.
03 Mar 2009
Planning Controls on Historic Buildings in France
If you live near a protected building in France, or within a conservation area, you are subject to stronger planning controls.
17 Feb 2009
Building a Home in France in Risk Zones
A couple who purchased land with planning permission may have to demolish the house they have started to build, as it is in an area prone to flooding.
02 Dec 2008
New Planning Controls on Septic Tanks in France
You will soon need planning permission to install a septic tank in France, which will also need to comply with new building and performance standards.
15 Oct 2008
Interest Free French Mortgages for Home Energy Conservation
Interest free mortgage loans of up to €30,000 are to be introduced for those who undertake energy conservation works in their home.
16 Sep 2008
French House-Building Contracts
A recent report draws attention to the need for vigilance when it comes to signing a French house-building contract.
16 Sep 2008
New Rules on Building in Risk Areas in France
With the increased risk of natural disasters, the French Government is toughening its stance on construction in risk areas, a change that also has implications for existing homeowners.
15 Jul 2008
Electrics Survey Becomes Law for House Sales in France
The Government has published details of the new mandatory electrical survey for domestic property sales.
15 May 2008
Mayors Doubtful About Securing Septic Tank Compliance
The French Government has insisted on a programme of inspection and upgrading of all septic tank sewage systems, but local mayors have recently expressed doubts that either can be achieved.
18 Mar 2008
Attic Conversions and Your French Property
There have been recent changes to the French planning regulations on attic conversions, making many conversions exempt from the need make a planning application.
04 Dec 2007
Financial Assistance for Property Renovation
We are pleased to announce the release today of our Guide to Financial Assistance for Property Renovation.
01 Nov 2007
French Planning Application Procedures Simplified
French planning application procedures have recently been simplified, although policy guidelines on granting planning consent remain intact.
16 Oct 2007
Get Free Planning Advice for your House in France
Before you proceed to appoint an architect for your French building project, you might want to consider other free sources of planning and architectural advice.
01 Oct 2007
New Charges for Septic Tank Owners in France
Over 5 million households in France using a septic tank system for sewage treatment face increased regulation and charges.
01 Oct 2007
Guide to Buying French Property at Auction
We are pleased today to announce the release of our guide to buying French property at auction.
01 Aug 2007
Property Developers Criticise Parochial Stance of Mayors
The control exercised by local mayors over planning matters is hampering the construction of new homes in France, according to a recent study carried out by SNAL, the French national association of developers.
15 May 2007
Guide to the French Planning System
IFP today releases a Guide to the French Planning System.
15 Mar 2007
Building Guarantees in France
An increasing number of international buyers are now choosing to buy building land in France, on which to construct a new home.
01 Mar 2007
French Tax Break for Energy Conservation
Now is the time to install a new wood burner in your house in France, and get a French tax break of 50% on the purchase price.
15 Nov 2006
