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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

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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.

Building permit

Big drop in permits for new homes to be built in France

No state payout for requisitioned homes built illegally in France

What are the costs and rules for DIY home solar panel kits in France?

Points to know when buying land in France to build a house on

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Building a home in France: plans to ease rules to split plots of land

Do we need planning permission to install chimney in French home?

Building permit woes, taxe foncière refunds: French property round up

Number of building permits issued in France continues to fall

Couple build house in south-west France - then court cancels permit

Renovating a French property: be aware of planning rules before buying

Can I build on shared wall between neighbour’s and my French property?

Rural France will suffer most from ‘no new-build’ policy, warn mayors

What approval must I get to install an indoor swimming pool in France?

How can I oppose my neighbour’s building application in France?

Five French property updates: undeclared extensions, slowing market

Can we modify porch plans in France without reapplying for permission?

I did not get permission for veranda at French home - what do I risk?

Sales, cheap château, rent: Five updates for property owners in France

Pools, prices, islands: Five updates for property owners in France

Make sense of ... building a new home in France

New mortgage rules could mean fewer new houses

Planning permission in France : sample letter

Contesting a planning application in France