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Can I put up a privacy shield in my French garden?

Barriers may have additional requirements for installation, particularly if installed at the border of your property

DIY in France: Fixing garden wall is opportunity to study old methods

Writer Nick Inman’s main challenge in rebuilding his orchard perimeter was replicating the old mortar

Who owns the boundary wall of our French property?

Dividing walls are generally shared but be aware of cases where this principle does not apply

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French property: Who is responsible for the upkeep of a shared wall?

Partner article: Shared wall upkeep should be split fairly with neighbours, unless it has been damaged by one of the parties or one of the people wants to sell it off

Owner must knock down dangerous wall in France

A property owner must demolish and rebuild a badly-built wall that is at risk of falling on a neighbouring house.

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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DIY in France: Fixing garden wall is opportunity to study old methods

Who owns the boundary wall of our French property?

French property: Who is responsible for the upkeep of a shared wall?

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Legal formalities of building wall with neighbour