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‘Optimism’ for French property market as demand and prices increase

First-time buyers make up over half of all new mortgages as prices slowly rise

I want to sell French house but siblings do not: what can I do? - Partner article

Buying siblings out may be possible

Can power of attorney be given to sell French home while abroad?

Several regulations were relaxed during the pandemic

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Can I ask French police to check on my home when away in winter?

Rules are different for main and second homes

Property owners’ tax to rise for 7.4 million French homes

Average increases are expected to be €63 and come after a reevaluation of ‘comfort features’ such as indoor toilets

When should you avoid doing DIY in France

Columnist Nick Inman helps you decide when to contact - and to wait for - a professional

Are annual boiler checks obligatory in France?

Insurance companies may reference your boiler in their documentation

What is an SCI in France – and what are the tax and inheritance risks?

Mistakes made in setting up the structure may cause issues

Energy efficiency ratings affect French property price by up to 25%, notaire data reveals

A ban on letting ‘G’ rated properties came into effect this year

Six key points about 2025 French property market identified by notaires

Economic uncertainty and lack of investment threaten re-stablisation of market at wider level

Must you clear fallen leaves from your garden outside your home in France?

In most cases it is not legal to burn leaves once they have been raked up

Are there duties payble on personal items when moving away from France?

A relief on customs duties is available for certain possessions

What are EDF ‘red days’ and how could they increase your French energy bill?

Special tariffs scattered across winter months can see electricity costs triple

French house prices: see how your area fares in new notaire data

Caen, Grenoble and Reims saw significant rises in a year whilst Lyon, Bordeaux and Montauban saw drops

Plan for capital gain tax to apply to some main French homes

Current exemption would only apply after five years of ownership with some exceptions

What is the tontine option for property in France?

Option should be considered if buying for the first time

Is it possible to transfer my apartment to my daughter in France?

Gifting only residual ownership is one of many options

French property tax payment deadlines begin today – check your bills for errors

Payment by cash, cheque or bank transfer must be made tonight. Other deadlines fall next week

Heat pumps three times more efficient than oil or gas boilers, French study reveals

Pumps could be an economical and ecologically sound heating solution

How is capital gains tax calculated for en viager properties in France?

Amount is calculated taking account of both increase in value and ongoing 'rent' income

Plastic versus copper plumbing in France

Columnist Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of renovating an old French farmhouse

French home insurance: average costs are on the rise

Location and weather risks biggest contributor to increase

French homeowners using fuel or wood heating can benefit from purchasing discount

Bulk-purchasing of goods can lower costs

Returning to the UK from France? Start planning early - Partner article

New regime provides clarity and potential gains for returnees

How do I stop post piling up at French second home?

It is possible to pay to have mail redirected, including internationally

How to save money when relocating to France: moving, fees and property tips

Buying a home is one of the most expensive things you may ever do. Here we look at ways to make your money go further before moving in

Homeowners turn to flood defence systems with government backing

Financial support is available against extreme weather events

French property renovation grant system reopens in reduced form

Rules are tightened for MaPrimeRénov’ scheme that offers funds for eco-renovations

Explained: local property taxes in France

Bills can vary significantly due to a number of factors

Renting out a furnished holiday let in France: what you need to declare

Here are the key steps involved - including making contact with the local marie

What taxes are collected on a rented out second home in France?

Taxe d'habitation applies to all housing not used as a main residence

Equity release in France: do you need your children’s consent?

Plan may be complicated if your home purchase is shared with a partner

Landlords must declare rent in French property declaration form from 2026

New requirement relates to the Biens immobiliers online property ownership form

Can mairie force me to cut down trees at French home?

Rules are complex but there should be a valid reason for such an order

More French communes levy additional tax charge on second homes

Over 650 communes voted for the maximum permitted charge

Why you should expect to see more spiders in your French home in September

France is home to more than 1,700 spider species

More French areas face ‘housing strain' - what this means for home owners

Rules regarding property taxes, renting, and home purchasing loans all set to change

What is the role of France's Architectes des Bâtiments service?

Select group ABF provides protection for preservation and maintenance

Partner article: What are the risks of buying a flat off-plan in France?

Buyers only need to pay a 5% deposit on reservation

Who pays French property tax following shared house inheritance?

People with a lifetime right to use a house are usually responsible for paying

French holiday rental property energy rating requirements to change

Other changes including some related to tax also come into force

Taxe foncière bills - why many French communes are not raising rates this year

Less than 13% of communes have implemented additional increases

Map: French water tables by department at end of summer

Only one department is at very low levels

Landlords: Take note of this French tenancy rule

If you rent out a home, watch out for locataire protégé rules

Does holiday home in France need specific insurance?

Second homes can often be added to existing policies

Household bin collection tax in France: many communes found to be overcharging

Authorities charging up to 160% of actual fees risk legal action, but say money is being used to improve waste services

Work starts on knocking down Brittany houses threatened by erosion

Large dune that previously protected at-risk homes has eroded

How does the 30% allowance for rental income in France really work?

There are two situations where there are rules on a 30% allowance

Can you negotiate an estate agent’s commission in France?

Agency fees can be paid by either the buyer or the seller

What are the rules on installing air-conditioning in your French home?

Authorisation is usually required before you can have a new unit put in

2025 taxe foncière bills arrive: five questions answered

Increases, second homes, property extensions: your questions answered

Energy aid: 2025 sees changes to France’s chèque énergie scheme

Electronic version of the voucher now available

Are there compensation payouts for French home losing internet?

Free mediator is available for cases not resolved amicably

Which areas suffer most burglaries in France and what items are targeted?

Thieves are working together to take more items from a home

Wall cracks due to heat are a growing problem in France

Up to 10 million homes affected by issue linked to clay soils that swell when wet and shrink in heat

New tricks by burglars in France and how to better protect your property

Increasingly high-tech methods are being used to break into homes

'Our French farmhouse was rebuilt by hundreds of helping hands'

Discover how a New Zealand-English couple transformed a dilapidated farmhouse into a vibrant home with the help of 145 volunteers

How to find the history of your home in France, including prior owners

The means of searching records can vary dependent upon a property’s age

What taxes are levied on second homes in France?

The taxes, and possible exemptions, depend on your personal situation

How to assume property ownership in France

Usucapion can take place if you have acted as if you believed you owned the property for at least 30 years

Map: See how French flat prices have changed this year

Recovering property market has not meant a blanket increase in prices

French property market showing sign of recovery: five key points from latest notaire data

Global uncertainties may impact speed and level of recovery

What are the restrictions on lawn mower usage in France this summer?

Aimed at reducing noise pollution, the rules can result in limited periods when grass can be cut

How do French authorities check and enforce drought restrictions?

Some exceptions allow pools to be ‘topped up’ even at highest drought alert levels

Map: Tap water restrictions extended as drought intensifies in France

Map shows position as at August 3, 2025 with several communes now facing ‘crisis’ alerts

French police can check your home (and vulnerable relatives) when you are away

Here is how to sign up for the service, as well as the special wellbeing check

Can you cancel a joint loan in France after separation from partner?

There are several issues to consider

Burglaries, scams, and climate change: what to be aware of when insuring a home in France

Some regions in France are more susceptible to burglary than others

Property exchanges: How to save thousands on French property sale taxes

Swapping your property rather than selling it can result in lower notaire fees

Red drought alerts raised in south-west France: restrictions on water usage in place

Obtaining water from natural sources is now banned

Can a large age gap invalidate a tontine agreement in France?

Tontine clauses are inserted at time of property purchase but can be invalidated at a later date

What documents are required to sell a home in France?

Property diagnostics are required as part of sales process

Out of the red: Energy audit reforms to improve rating for 850,000 properties in France

New calculations will benefit homes heated by electricity and aim to put smaller rental units back on the market

Enedis reinforces anti-fraud checks on Linky meters in France

More than 100,000 meters found to have been tampered with to provide false readings

Are French holiday lets affected by taxe d'habitation?

It's important to know the exemptions when it comes to holiday properties

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‘Optimism’ for French property market as demand and prices increase

I want to sell French house but siblings do not: what can I do? - Partner article

Can power of attorney be given to sell French home while abroad?

Can I ask French police to check on my home when away in winter?

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‘Optimism’ for French property market as demand and prices increase

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Ryanair to cut more services to France in summer 2026

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Property owners’ tax to rise for 7.4 million French homes

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Property owners’ tax to rise for 7.4 million French homes

When should you avoid doing DIY in France

Are annual boiler checks obligatory in France?

What is an SCI in France – and what are the tax and inheritance risks?

Energy efficiency ratings affect French property price by up to 25%, notaire data reveals

Six key points about 2025 French property market identified by notaires

Must you clear fallen leaves from your garden outside your home in France?

Are there duties payble on personal items when moving away from France?

What are EDF ‘red days’ and how could they increase your French energy bill?

French house prices: see how your area fares in new notaire data

Struggle to find tradespeople for home repairs in France, survey finds

French second home tax: over 1,600 communes opt for additional levy

Bills for France’s second-home property tax will start to arrive next week

Plan for capital gain tax to apply to some main French homes

Undergrowth clearance rules now in place across Var

Neighbour of French home has camera recording our garden – what can we do?

Do we need permission to install pond in garden at French home?

Refuse collection charges in France set to rise amid pollution tax hike

No notaire fee increase for 17 departments in France for property purchases

What is the tontine option for property in France?

Is it possible to transfer my apartment to my daughter in France?

French property tax payment deadlines begin today – check your bills for errors

Heat pumps three times more efficient than oil or gas boilers, French study reveals

How is capital gains tax calculated for en viager properties in France?

Plastic versus copper plumbing in France

French home insurance: average costs are on the rise

French homeowners using fuel or wood heating can benefit from purchasing discount

Returning to the UK from France? Start planning early - Partner article

How do I stop post piling up at French second home?

How to save money when relocating to France: moving, fees and property tips

Homeowners turn to flood defence systems with government backing

French property renovation grant system reopens in reduced form

Explained: local property taxes in France

Renting out a furnished holiday let in France: what you need to declare

What taxes are collected on a rented out second home in France?

Equity release in France: do you need your children’s consent?

Landlords must declare rent in French property declaration form from 2026

Can mairie force me to cut down trees at French home?

More French communes levy additional tax charge on second homes

Why you should expect to see more spiders in your French home in September

More French areas face ‘housing strain' - what this means for home owners

What is the role of France's Architectes des Bâtiments service?

Partner article: What are the risks of buying a flat off-plan in France?

Who pays French property tax following shared house inheritance?

French holiday rental property energy rating requirements to change

Taxe foncière bills - why many French communes are not raising rates this year

Map: French water tables by department at end of summer

Landlords: Take note of this French tenancy rule

Does holiday home in France need specific insurance?

Household bin collection tax in France: many communes found to be overcharging

Work starts on knocking down Brittany houses threatened by erosion

How does the 30% allowance for rental income in France really work?

Can you negotiate an estate agent’s commission in France?

What are the rules on installing air-conditioning in your French home?

2025 taxe foncière bills arrive: five questions answered

Energy aid: 2025 sees changes to France’s chèque énergie scheme

Are there compensation payouts for French home losing internet?

Which areas suffer most burglaries in France and what items are targeted?

Wall cracks due to heat are a growing problem in France

New tricks by burglars in France and how to better protect your property

'Our French farmhouse was rebuilt by hundreds of helping hands'

How to find the history of your home in France, including prior owners

What taxes are levied on second homes in France?

How to assume property ownership in France

Map: See how French flat prices have changed this year

French property market showing sign of recovery: five key points from latest notaire data

What are the restrictions on lawn mower usage in France this summer?