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Property: a guide to the French housing market

Property

Practical tips and updates on real estate, house prices, homes for sale and legal changes for homeowners in France

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Mosaic masterpiece: French home as a work of art

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Renovating a house in France: the key mistakes to avoid

British architect based in France shares his tips for restoring homes

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As renters, do we have to pay the local rubbish collection tax in France?

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French consumer group launches bulk-buy wood pellet scheme

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Is France considering easing its 2021 inheritance law affecting foreign wills?