Boost for people doing home renovations in Dordogne The plan aims to connect citizens with local public renovation services to modernise old housing stock
French DIY stores reorganise as people reduce home projects Several factors, including cost, have been blamed
Why do many think wood-fired boilers will be banned in France - and is it true? A new poll found that a majority of people believe a ban on wood-fired boilers and stoves will come into force from 2027
news AI finds 鈥榮oaring鈥� cases of fraud in French home renovation applications More than 40,000 cases were detected in 2024, the housing agency states
鈥榃e took a bread oven building left dormant for centuries and gave it a new lease of life鈥� We meet the family who converted an abandoned outbuilding into a cosy, award-winning g卯te
How to solve higher DIY challenges in France Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of renovating an old French farmhouse
How a builder's creative tip helped me in my farmhouse renovation Nick Inman continues with his project to restore an old farmhouse
PHOTOS: It was love at first sight for our French maison de ma卯tre Rebecca and Jack Jenkins fell in love with a dilapidated property in south-west France, and fixing it up made them social media stars
How I revived the rusty railings at our old French farmhouse Columnist Nick Inman explains how an inventive use of copper tubing gave his garden wall a new lease of life
What repairing our French farmhouse taught me about tiling Tuile canal can be seen across the rooftops of central France, but can be notoriously tricky to repair
French state watchdog recommends grants to stop house drought cracks More should be done to prevent damage from climate change, it says
Must I declare an en-suite shower room to French tax authorities? Sarah Bright-Thomas of Bright Avocats answers a reader query
Why are rural French houses so cheap? Lack of demand by the French for countryside lifestyle, and state of properties are among the reasons
US-French couple give up on 鈥榝rustrating鈥� home renovation grant The couple in Bordeaux were eventually told they had 鈥榙one everything wrong鈥� when trying to access the government鈥檚 MaPrimeR茅nov鈥� scheme
Boost for homeowners as France pours 鈧�300m extra into eco grant scheme MaPrimeR茅nov provides financial aid for those planning environmentally friendly home improvements
French renovation: Bell tower collapse is a chance to ring the changes Writer Nick Inman is impressed by his friends鈥� ornate rebuilding of a bell tower on their property, which showcases the couple鈥檚 skills and interests
Couple warn of French renovation grant 鈥榝rustrations鈥� The Vintner family lost out on aid worth 鈧�1,280 for double glazing in their home after signing for the installation before getting formal approval
Can we modify porch plans in France without reapplying for permission? If you make changes to planned building work on your French property you may have to reapply for a permit depending on the modifications
France 鈥榣agging behind鈥� in age-proofing homes as aid scheme announced France has unveiled plans for a new aid scheme to help people adapt their homes for old age, and associations say it is long overdue
Paris sells French chateau and holiday village for just over 鈧�200,000 The properties are no longer of use to the 鈥楶aris public service鈥�, the mairie said, but critics have argued that the situation shows 鈥榖udgetary ineptitude鈥�
France to launch new aid to age-proof homes from 2024 It will fund projects such as fitting a stairlift, adding support rails or installing walk-in showers and will replace a few different similar aids that currently exist
3D houses, ugly extensions: Five updates for property owners in France We also look at one couple鈥檚 surprise discovery that their house is scheduled to be demolished and a potential increase to eco-renovation grants
Dordogne couple uncover history of French home 20 years after purchase They were too busy renovating the building to trace its history, but the Parisian-style house in the country held secrets of a local boy-done-good
Property search led to 12th Century chateau in France鈥檚 Loire Valley Dutch couple Paul and Sandra Las van Bennekom thought they would never find the perfect property for their gite dream until they saw Ch芒teau de la Preuille
If derelict French barns get roof grants, why not our houses? There are European farming grants for barn roofs and French government grants for insulation and boilers but frustratingly no help to replace the roof on your home in France, writes Samantha David
Can new residents in France obtain a property renovation grant? 鈥楳aPrimeR茅nov鈥� grant programme was launched by the French government to improve the energy efficiency of homes. We explain eligibility for new residents
Renovation aid, septic tank court case: Five French property updates Our weekly roundup of French real estate and property news, including issues with the MaPrimeR茅nov鈥� grant
French property news: Our January 2022 round-up From hemp-covered houses to affordable housing schemes and a green renovation grant鈥ur pick of recent news and updates for property owners and tenants
DIY tips for French farmhouse renovation: Where to get help? Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of renovating an old French farmhouse. Here he talks about where to find DIY advice
DIY tips for French farmhouse renovation: respect the basics Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of renovating an old French farmhouse. Here he talks about mixing DIY with creativity
New French site makes finding an architect easy Finding an architect when you need one for planning permission for house restoration projects can be frustrating.
Rural French property prices to rise post-lockdown? Ever keen to spot a bargain, buyers were keeping a close eye on the property market during confinement. Many are expecting a post-lockdown dip in prices and are prepared to wait to get a better deal.
Planning permission in France : sample letter Here is a suggested sample letter for contesting planning permission using a recours gracieux (letter to the mairie).
French manoir restoration could win 鈥榟istoric鈥� status A single-handed restoration of a 14th-century manoir has been done to such a standard that the building and the complex around it are heading for monument historique status.
Posting up planning permission notice in France I am having an extension built and understand I have to post up a planning notice. Is there anything to be aware of?
French farmhouse renovation - roof window Nick Inman charts the ups and downs ofdoing it himself with tips and information he has learned renovating a French farmhouse. This month: Fitting a roof window need not be a hole lot of trouble
Last chance to claim eco-friendly cash for French home Many better-off households are likely to lose their eligibility for the long-standing system of tax credits for eco-friendly home improvements and renovations next year 鈥� so if affected you may want to undertake work while 2019 lasts.
French farmhouse renovation - November 2019 Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself with tips and information he has learned renovating a French farmhouse. This month: Plastic fantastic plumbing
French farmhouse renovation - April 2019 Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself in our regular column... here, he explains the trick to understanding how an old house was built
French farmhouse renovation - May 2019 Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself in our regular column... here, he talks candidly about sanitary issues and the dirty secret of a septic tank owner
French farmhouse renovation - August 2019 Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself with tips and information he has learned renovating a French farmhouse. This month: the secret life of French shutters
French farmhouse renovation - September 2019 Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself with tips and information he has learned renovating a French farmhouse. This month: Know your roof - and understand its philosophy
Owning a French monument historique has its advantages If you want to buy a chateau, you will need to know the rules and regulations 鈥� but also the financial rewards 鈥� of monument historique status.
Can I get grant for new fosse at French home? We need to replace our fosse septique . Is it possible to get a grant for all or part of the work? M.J.
French ruin ch芒teau Rothschild to be restored to glory The 19th century ch芒teau Rothschild, in the Paris suburbs, and which once belonged to a banker to Napoleon III, is to be restored to its original state after lying derelict for almost 40 years.
Facade renovation for our home in France We have been told it is a legal requirement to 鈥渦pgrade鈥� the facade of our home in France every 15 years. Is this right?
鈧�1 insulation offer is real but be wary IF you own a home in France, it is highly likely that you will have received promotional leaflets, emails or cold calls from companies offering home insulation for 鈧�1.
What can I have an eco tax credit for? What home improvements are now eligible for a tax credit? It seems to have changed a lot recently. G.T.
Extra help for green renovations at French home Financial help to carry out energy-saving renovation work has been improved.
Seek answers to restoration queries and ye shall find Nick Inman charts the ups and downs of doing it himself in our regular column... here, the difference between a renovation and a restoration
How to decide if you should do it yourself Thinking about having work done on your home? The first, most crucial, question is: can you do it yourself? The second question is: should you, or would it be wiser to call a professional?
DIY in France: ladders and scaffolding Mistakes and ladders... building a new life as a budding artisan. Some buyers fear renovation but others welcome it... our writer Nick Inman has a foot in both camps, as he tells in this first of a series of articles
Green efficiency tax credit move delayed Plans to change the CITE tax credit for energy efficiency renovations into a grant have been delayed by a year, so residents must still apply for a credit.
A home AND a concert venue? That鈥檒l do nicely American-British classical pianist Kit Armstrong has no particular religious attachment, but the practical possibilities of living in a church attracted him and his mother, May, when the idea was first put to them.
We want to install a Jacuzzi or hot tub in our garden Can you tell me the rules and does it need a safety cover? G.S.
Low-rate loans to ease renovations Anyone planning home improvements such as a garden workshop, new kitchen or rewiring a house can get a loan for up to 鈧�75,000 with lower-than-normal interest rates through a pr锚t travaux or cr茅dit travaux .
Hallelujah! How French churches are converting house hunters who are prepared to see the light Religious buildings in France are an increasingly common sight on the property market as the Catholic Church sells off properties that are no longer greatly used and are expensive to maintain.
Historic change for exterior insulation law Minister agrees to ease regulations after protests that historic buildings would be damaged
A few home truths about renovations gone wrong We speak to three sets of people about how their renovation dreams quickly turned to nightmares and look at ways you can avoid it happening to you
