Building & Renovation

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.

7th Apr 2025

Seller Liability for Building Works

What is the liability of a property seller to a purchaser for works carried out by them?

1st Apr 2025

Capital Gains Tax Relief on Building Work

A recent case in the French courts shows the importance having proof of payment to obtain relief from capital gains tax on building works.

13th Mar 2025

Building Works and VAT

The certification process for owners to obtain a reduced rate of VAT on building work has been simplified.