Big drop in permits for new homes to be built in France Permits for single-family homes are down by almost a quarter year-on-year
No state payout for requisitioned homes built illegally in France Properties built without permission do ‘not retain right’ to expropriation compensation, states new court ruling
What are the costs and rules for DIY home solar panel kits in France? The number of those choosing to install solar panels themselves is increasing
practical Points to know when buying land in France to build a house on From plot types, to soil studies and notaire fees
Building a home in France: plans to ease rules to split plots of land ‘If only 1% of people in detached homes do this we would have a potential 160,000 more homes,’ said the prime minister
Do we need planning permission to install chimney in French home? The layout of your home determines whether and what permission is needed
Building permit woes, taxe foncière refunds: French property round up Four French property articles you may have missed this week
Number of building permits issued in France continues to fall Nearly 30% fewer permits were granted in the past 12 months compared to a peak in 2022; new build projects also remain low
Couple build house in south-west France - then court cancels permit Neighbours complained that the built property blocked their countryside views. Couple may now have to pay a fine or may even see home demolished
Renovating a French property: be aware of planning rules before buying Rules and restrictions can vary from region to region. Helen Fullerton of Ashtons Legal answers a reader query
Can I build on shared wall between neighbour’s and my French property? Shared walls exist in both rural and urban areas and do not need to be a certain length or made from specific materials
Rural France will suffer most from ‘no new-build’ policy, warn mayors Elected officials lay out why the building ban on undeveloped land will punish small towns and villages
What approval must I get to install an indoor swimming pool in France? When building an indoor swimming pool in France, you may need local authority authorisation depending on the size and location of the pool
How can I oppose my neighbour’s building application in France? Complaints can be lodged at your local mairie and administrative court but must follow certain rules
Sales, cheap château, rent: Five updates for property owners in France In our weekly roundup we also look at the rules for building a wall, fence or hedge and how to apply for planning permission online
What self-build dreamers in France need to know People decide to build new houses or convert barns for many different reasons.
More revealed on illegal €57m Provence Château Diter More details have come to light on how the Château Diter - the €57m Côte d’Azur château that French authorities have ordered to be torn down - was able to grow to such an extent in the first place.
Chateau’s owners lose fight to halt wind farm Owners of a chateau have lost a bid to withdraw a wind farm’s planning permission - because being able to see the turbines was not a good enough reason to object.
Summer slump leads to 12.1% fall in new-builds House-building slumped over the first half of 2018 with just 119,900 building permits approved between May and July... a fall of 12.1% on 2017.
Rules to build a loggia on our balcony in France Our flat has a large balcony and we would like to enclose it with a loggia to make an ‘outside room’ – what are the rules? F.M.
Starting work with building permit We were told our permis de construire application for a workshop should be approved without problem. Can you tell us when we will be able to start work on the project? J.C.
