Property In France

18th May 2024

Water Leaks and Reimbursements

Water authorities in France are under a legal obligation to cap a high bill due to abnormal consumption.

3rd May 2024

The Chateau and the Poultry Shed

Chateau owners take legal action against proposed installation of poultry shed.

29th Apr 2024

Neighbour Disputes and Farming Activities

A new law aims to give farmers more protection from complaints by neighbours - but does it?

24th Apr 2024

Private Swimming Pool and Owners Responsibility

A recent case in the courts tests the limits of the legal responsibilities of pool owners.

22nd Apr 2024

Record Rainfall Recharges Water Levels

Most parts of the country should escape a drought this year, say French geological experts.

11th Apr 2024

Coastal Erosion - A Creeping Crisis

A new government report has identified 500 communes where coastal erosion could make certain areas uninhabitable.

2nd Apr 2024

France's Leaky Water System

A new report highlights the scale of leaks in water pipes in France, in the context of increasingly frequent droughts.

30th Mar 2024

Latent Defects and House Sale

A recent case in the French courts hinged on the question of 'good faith' over the disclosure of latent defects.

26th Mar 2024

How to Buy French Property as an Unmarried Couple

What is the best way to buy French property as an unmarried couple?

19th Mar 2024

The Most Beautiful Villages of France

Where are the most beautiful villages of France?