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Income Tax in France

Healthcare in France

Inheritance Law and Wills in France

Visas and residency cards for France

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France's loi Carrez – why is it so important?

The loi Carrez – why is it so important (I have only come across this concept in France)? Which areas are counted?

Is there a recourse over French home diagnostic error?

The energy diagnostic certificate used when we bought our house was wrong. Can we force the issuing professional to carry out work so it matches what is stated?

Buyer pulled out in France – do I get compensation?

I signed a compromis de vente with a buyer for my property at the notaire’s, then he pulled out without giving a reason. Will I receive compensation? J.T.

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Facade renovation for our home in France

We have been told it is a legal requirement to “upgrade” the facade of our home in France every 15 years. Is this right?

Do I need an asbestos report for my home in France?

I have been told I need to have a report into asbestos to get work done on my home. Is this correct? We did not need this a few years ago. F.B.

Energy evaluation before selling French property

We are selling our property and have been told we must have an energy evaluation carried out. It’s an old property and we have not upgraded insulation – will we have to make changes following this evaluation to be able to sell it

Do we lose our guarantee rights?

We have had work done on our home which required an architect. I understand these works are guaranteed via his insurance but what happens should the architect retire (he is elderly) - or even die. Do we lose our guarantee rights?

French home boundaries causes sale issue

We had a geometric survey advising boundary shifts but cannot get our mairie, which owns the adjoining land, to sign them off, so we cannot sell our house. What can we do? P.M.

Are non-RGE workers not legally registered?

I have been advised to only use renovation professionals who are ‘RGE’ registered – does this mean other workers are not legally registered? T.B.

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.

Planning restrictions for building conservatories

If we add a conservatory to our house in Brittany we can give ourselves a bit of extra space to enjoy our garden... but we would need to know more about any possible planning restrictions and, apart from the costs, if there is a financial impact. Can you help? J.M.

Legal formalities of building wall with neighbour

We have spoken to our neighbours about building a dividing wall between our two properties and they are in agreement. They have said they will share costs as it will allow us both to grow plants to improve our properties. Are there any legal formalities, such as registering it with the notaire? L.N.

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France's loi Carrez – why is it so important?

Is there a recourse over French home diagnostic error?

Buyer pulled out in France – do I get compensation?

Facade renovation for our home in France

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