France Insider : Property In France

Tree Pruning - Electricity and Telephone Lines

4th Mar 2022

Tree Pruning - Electricity and Telephone Lines

The government have rejected demands to clarify responsibility for tree pruning in proximity to electricity and telephone lines, so just what are the rules?

Bank Certificates for Property Purchase

14th Jan 2022

Bank Certificates for Property Purchase

Buyers can sometimes find themselves between a rock and a hard place for a bank certificate on the origin of funds. UPDATED 14th April 2024.

Home Insurance and Natural Disasters

21st Dec 2021

Home Insurance and Natural Disasters

The rights of homeowners to compensation for subsidence and flooding claims is being substantially strengthened.

Cleaning of Chimneys and Flue Pipes

23rd Nov 2021

Cleaning of Chimneys and Flue Pipes

What are the regulations and costs for chimney cleaning in France?

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