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A successful renovation in the South of France
The property and lifestyle series with Charlie Luxton continues its new run. Keith, Antoinette and their family have moved from Oxfordshire to the Languedoc…
Green renovations are riding high in France
Is this the start of a green wave? 75 000 interest free eco-loans have been granted by French banks since the scheme started on the 1st of April 2009.
Tax advantages for owners of bare title carrying out works on their French property
A popular tool to convey a French property to one’s children is to gift them the bare title to it (nue-propriete) while retaining the right to occupy it and…
10 ways to Add value to your French home
Property, be it at home or abroad, is probably the largest investment most people will make in their lifetime but that is exactly what it is – an investment.…
How to renovate a listed building in France and access to grants
Many people dream of purchasing a dilapidated chateau, mill or 16th century cottage and lovingly restoring it to its former glory with style and taste.
Renovation works: the rules to comply with
Many owners of a property in France may at some point wish to renovate all or part of their property, such works ranging from re-doing the rendering of the…
Solar Panels: going green is no longer the sole preserve of militant eco-warriors
In these environmentally troubled times, not a day goes by without another scheme promising to drastically reduce our impact on the environment being unveiled.