Building & Renovation

28th Mar 2026

France Updates Shrink–Swell Risk Zones

The government has published an updated map identifying areas at risk of shrinkage or swelling of clay soils.

19th Mar 2026

Planning Rules for Horse Related Activities

Equine related activities are not, per se, an agricultural activity, so the land planning rules are complex.

3rd Dec 2025

Limites of Termite Survey

A French court recently examined a buyer’s complaint concerning damage allegedly linked to an inadequate termite inspection.

30th Sep 2025

Private Wall and Public Space

A French court recently considered the issue of the responsibility for a private wall adjoining a public highway.

26th Sep 2025

Restoring a Chateau in France

There is a surprising amount of public aid available for the restoration of a chateau and other heritage buildings, provided you can navigate and accept the maze of rules surrounding such assistance.

2nd Sep 2025

Planning and Property Sale Contracts

A recent case in the French courts illustrates the importance of conditional clauses in a sale and purchase contract.

2nd Jul 2025

New Validity Period for Planning Consents

The government has extended the duration of planning consents and other similar authorisations.

10th Jun 2025

MaPrimeRénov Energy Grants Suspended

The MaPrimeRénov home energy efficiency grant scheme has been suspended.

4th Jun 2025

Ten-Year Building Works Insurance

A recent case in the French court tested the importance of the 10-year latent defects building guarantee.

17th Apr 2025

Energy Ratings and Property Prices

A new study highlights the growing impact of energy efficiency ratings on property prices.