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Home renovation grant change welcomed by French builders

Orders had plunged following the start of stricter rules for obtaining MaPrimeRénov’ money but the rules have been eased again

Emergency cash, care advice: Nine ways a French social worker can help

We look at the role of social workers in France and the support they offer to those in need

What aid is available to install home solar panels in France in 2024?

Several schemes can help both with initial costs and on an ongoing basis

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Act soon if applying for wood heating grant in France as aid to drop

The means-tested support to switch heating systems will be cut by 30% in April

US-French couple give up on ‘frustrating’ home renovation grant

The couple in Bordeaux were eventually told they had ‘done everything wrong’ when trying to access the government’s MaPrimeRénov’ scheme

French renovation grant to target old gas boiler replacement

From January 1 MaPrimeRénov’ scheme will also focus on cooling homes and increase grant limits to €70,000 for low-income households

Lease an electric car in France for €100 a month - who can benefit?

Millions of people are expected to be able to qualify under the new scheme announced by the government

Can I get financial help towards replacing boiler at my French home?

Many people now look for eco-friendly solutions when replacing their heating systems

France offers more money to households replacing their old boilers

The government has increased the financial help available for replacing old boilers with new, eco-friendly models. Who is eligible for the aid?

Will renovation grants be extended to DIY projects?

The French agency Anah is considering the possibility of including DIY projects in its MaPrimeRénov' scheme

€1.6bn boost for homeowners, fast food row: 5 French property updates

Plus government reported to be looking at making sale of energy-inefficient homes conditional on improvement works

DIY projects on French homes may become eligible for renovation grants

Those running the MaPrimeRénov’ scheme are not ruling it out but must deal with fraud and organised crime first

Energy-efficiency renovation grants reform for homes in France

Changes to MaPrimeRénov’ will provide more aid to both large and small scale renovation projects

Dordogne’s €50 grant for water butts: What help in my part of France?

Some parts of France are offering financial help to buy rainwater collectors to ease the pressure on water supplies

Is French eco-renovation aid only for main homes?

Financial help is available for renovating French homes to make them more energy efficient, but second-home owners are not always eligible

Do we have to pay back eco grants when we sell our French home?

It depends on which financial assistance you have received

Financial boost for homeowners selling solar power in France

Now may be the time to invest in solar panels in France, as changes to installation grants and prices paid for surplus power benefit homeowners

What help is available to rent an electric car in France?

Generous grants are available in France when you swap your old car for an electric model, but did you know you can also get help when renting an electric vehicle?

Hundreds sue over French energy renovation grant delays

The legal action is linked to the French government’s MaPrimeRenov’ scheme, which funds improvements to a home’s energy efficiency

France wants to make €100-a-month electric cars a reality

The first vehicles could be available as early as next year amid a drive to make it easier for low-income drivers to go electric

France doubles cash bonus for repairing appliances. How can I benefit?

The scheme offers a maximum of €90 to stop electrical appliances from needlessly being thrown away

French region offers €20,000 for rain collectors as popularity surges

The aid comes as more than a dozen French departments are on drought alert for all or part of their territory

Grants up to €80,000 available to open shops in rural France

Eligible shops should be either situated in villages or itinerant, like the mobile grocery stores, butchers and fishmongers that used to be a feature of rural life

What are options to install electric car charge point at French home?

We also look at financial help available

Is there any aid to help replace old draughty windows at French home?

We look at the help available for upgrading single-glazed windows

How do I dispose of old fioul oil if change heating system in France?

You must in fact remove your entire tank and grants are available to help with this. We explain

Motorists who use vehicles for work in France handed a financial boost

It is part of government efforts to tackle the impact of rising prices, in particular fuel costs

Reminder: Only 11 days left to apply for France’s €100 fuel aid

Over three million eligible drivers are yet to apply to the scheme

Is there help available to install a stairlift at a home in France?

We look at the current situation for state help with mobility aids

France sets date for when delayed energy cheques will be sent out

The sending out of the cheques, intended to help low-income households pay their energy bills, was postponed earlier this month

Will France send out two energy vouchers this year?

A reader in France recently received a chèque énergie, and would like to know whether this is instead of or in addition to the usual energy voucher which is sent out in April

Are grants for heat pumps in France also open to second-home owners?

Aids available differ depending on the type of pump and location of the property

‘France’s new repair grant for appliances is great – in theory’

Getting her pink kettle fixed through the government’s ecological repair scheme proves easier said than done for writer Samantha David

Recap: 12 changes in France - eye tests, Covid rules, heat pumps, fuel

We highlight recent changes that may affect your life in France

Admin error led to renovation aid refusal in France: what can we do?

Make sure when you are applying for aid, you follow steps in the correct order

Applications for France’s €100 fuel aid extended due to slow take up

Millions of drivers have not yet signed up despite being eligible. TotalEnergies is also reported to be considering a new ‘at the pump’ discount

Does France still offer aid to buy an electric bike?

We explain how slightly more people are actually now eligible for help since income thresholds to qualify have been raised

Explainer: Who will receive France's €100-€200 extra energy aid

Twelve million households are eligible with the first amounts due to be sent out during the Christmas holidays

What help is there to adapt homes in France for old age?

We look at the aid schemes currently available in France to help older people to continue living at home

Recap: 2023 French state aid for switching to a less polluting car

A new income threshold has come into force. We look at the eligibility criteria and conditions

French eco-renovation grants increase as price of materials rises

Funding available through the MaPrimeRénov’ scheme will rise from €15,000 to €25,000 but homeowners carrying out works will need to keep a more detailed record

How do we access financial aid for our heating oil costs in France?

We look at the measures the government has put in place to help with rising bills

Couple warn of French renovation grant ‘frustrations’

The Vintner family lost out on aid worth €1,280 for double glazing in their home after signing for the installation before getting formal approval

Energy audits, tax, grants: What is new for property in France in 2023

We look at the energy diagnostic tests needed for sales or letting and why installing a pool will cost more

How will France’s household appliance and tool repair grants work?

An anti-waste law is offering money off repair work on broken washing machines, televisions, DIY tools, ovens and more

Grant to renovate French homes is extended with a bigger budget

Those applying for large sums, however, will soon have to use (and pay for) a professional adviser

France considers limiting electric car grants to EU vehicles only

The move follows similar action from the United States to protect its own car-making industry

France ‘lagging behind’ 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

Does France’s electric car grant apply to the Citroën Ami?

We look at the grants available and the criteria applied to them

Thinking of buying an electric car in France? Now may be a good time

In 2023, the government plans to reduce one of the grants aimed at making electric vehicles more affordable, but also to introduce new access schemes

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

Homeowners applying for French renovation grants will need consultant

From next year many homeowners must get the help of a registered consultant to guard them against fraud or faulty work

What’s coming up in the week of 29 August in France?

Increased financial help for drivers, a last chance to buy a discounted rail card, the return to school, an American film festival and more

France to increase financial aids for electric bike purchases

The basic funding for a standard vélo à assistance électrique will increase by around €100, providing the owner meets the eligibility criteria

€6,000 grant to help buy an electric car in France extended all year

It was originally set to end on July 1

French grants covered 30% costs to replace my old oil-fired boiler

A French resident describes how she got €5,300 worth of subsidies to upgrade her home’s heating system

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

CEE: France’s home renovation grant for main and second homes

The CEE certificates scheme enables certain eco-friendly home improvements to be subsidised with aid from energy companies - but the process is complicated. We explain

Extra €1,000 available in grants to replace a gas boiler in France

The measure is part of an economic plan to help mitigate rising energy costs caused by the Ukraine war. The offer runs until the end of 2022

€300 to €600 grant given to connect more homes in France to fibre

We explain how to check your eligibility for this state support

Can new residents in France obtain a property renovation grant?

‘MaPrimeRénov’ grant programme was launched by the French government to improve the energy efficiency of homes. We explain eligibility for new residents

Explained: How to apply for a renovation grant for your French home

Anyone planning to do up a property to make it more environmentally sound could benefit from new France Rénov’ service. This includes second-home owners

French Statue of Liberty to be restored with aid from US firm Airbnb

We look at the story behind the dozens of ‘Liberty’ statues in France and their creator

Renovation aid, septic tank court case: Five French property updates

Our weekly roundup of French real estate and property news, including issues with the MaPrimeRénov’ grant

Covid-19: Last days for small firms to claim €500 grant

Time is running out for chambres d'hôtes and other French businesses to apply for a fonds d'action sociale grant for those who had to shut in November due to confinement

Second homeowners in France: Can I get a heat pump grant?

Reader question, answered: Are heat pump grants only for residents of France?

New help-to-buy scheme for ‘green’ vehicles in Ile-de-France

Households can claim up to €6,000, and businesses up to €15,000, to buy an electric or hydrogen vehicle

Home renovation grants in France extended for 2022: Who can benefit?

MaPrimeRénov grants can fund up to 90% of work to improve household insulation, ventilation and heating systems. Here is how to apply

Eco government grants for work vans in France are increased

The grant covers 40% of the purchase price, including tax, up to a limit of €7,000 if it is bought by a company and €5,000 if bought by a private individual

New laws and changes in France: May 2021

EU tyres will now show ice and snow information, gas prices will rise, newly-qualified teachers will receive an extra bonus and pay for unemployed people in training is increased