France looks to extend electricity tariff ‘shield’ to flat owners A retroactive capped rate could be put in place for copropriétés to protect people living in shared buildings from soaring energy costs
House prices, empty homes tax, energy concerns: French property update We also look at liability when building work goes wrong and the French city that has made private outdoor space obligatory in new apartments
Why is the heating always on in our French apartment building? We look at how collective heating systems work in copropriété shared ownership apartment blocks
practical Neighbour disputes, second home tax, mortgages: French property update We also look at bicycle parking in shared apartment blocks and the manor house for sale with an intriguing silver screen pedigree
France looks to make eco-renovations easier for flat owners The government has proposed reducing the number of co-owners who must agree to the work being carried out
Dordogne popularity, winter heating woes: Four French property updates We look at the most popular departments for rural second homes and how you can potentially get a free composting bin
Copropriétés, squatters: Five updates for property owners in France Warnings put out about avoiding scams when applying for renovation grants; rules on selling a property without an estate agent and more
Are there rules on the use of barbecues on balconies in France? We outline some points to bear in mind if you are planning on organising a barbecue with friends this summer
French property syndics: What can I do if mine stops responding? A syndic is responsible for representing the flat owners in a building and managing the communal areas. If they become unreachable, there are several things you can try