French property market news
You’ll find all the latest French property news here at France Property Guides, so you can stay up to speed when buying property in France. From updates on house prices to breakdowns of new legislation, you needn’t look anywhere else for French property market news. Get the latest below.
What does the new energy-efficiency law mean for buyers in France?
To sell a property in France, the seller legally has to provide up-to-date energy ratings before it can go on the market. This is known as the “Diagnostic de Performance Énergétique” in France or DPE. The other ratings on gas (if applicable), electricity, natural risks, termites, lead and asbestos, must be done before the property is sold. This is termed as “dossier de diagnostic technique” (DDT).Read more...
5 things the French can’t live without
Moving to another country is a huge step, however prepared and excited you are. The key to establishing a happy fulfilled life in France – or indeed any other adopted country – is integration. This obviously is a gradual process: it takes time to become accustomed to your new life. However, it is something to think about when you are unpacking your boxes, getting to know your village or locality and trying to brush up on your French!Read more...
French travel updates: Flights to Paris Orly and a ‘wine train’ from London to Bordeaux
Low-cost airline EasyJet announced late last week that it plans to run a new flight path from Manchester to Paris.Read more...
Meet Linky, the smart meter that could save you €€€!
Linky meters are essentially smart meters which have been gradually deployed throughout France over the last few years. The roll out of meters actually started as long ago as 2010, believe it or not, firstly in the cities of Tours and Lyon. They’ve gradually started being installed throughout the country by power grid operator Enedis.Read more...
Future high-speed rail service Bordeaux-Toulouse causing chaos
A future high speed rail line between Bordeaux and Toulouse is causing chaos. This comes following announcements that residents living within the vicinity will be subject to a new tax to help finance the project.Read more...
10 luxury French homes with spectacular views
2022 was a positive year for the French property market. Travel finally recovered from the restrictions put in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and it’s now possible to travel to France from the UK without a Covid-19 test.Read more...
How to rent out your holiday home in France
Many people in France offer their second home or on-site gites to tourists throughout the summer months. Others buy property as holiday homes, perhaps not using them for more than a few months of the year. With interest and inflation on the rise across Europe, you’re not alone if you’re considering doing the same to make a few extra euros. Letting out your home in France can provide valuable additional income as there’s always demand for tourist accommodation.Read more...
How to make your French home more energy efficient
We’re all affected by the current increase in utility bills. However, there’s good news in France as the country is set to keep its energy price cap for next year in order to protect consumers. This was announced in September by the French budget minister. Furthermore, the prime minister announced that regulated electricity and gas prices will be capped at a 15% rise next year.Read more...
How to build a fulfilling social life in France
The day you receive the keys to your French home is a very exciting one. You will, no doubt, be itching to move in and make it your own. There is a huge amount to think about when you do. But let us put the unpacking and sorting out to one side for a moment and think about a very important aspect of your new life in France: your social life!Read more...
5 places to call home within two hours of bustling Paris
Do you like the idea of an occasional trip to Paris, the fast-paced capital, from your dream home in France? If so, here are five towns and cities that are just 2 hours from France’s beating heart.Read more...
An insight into village life in France
Are you tempted to start a new life in a beautiful village in France? If so, you’re not alone. Many British people, myself included, have done just that and if you asked them if they had any regrets, the majority would say “only that I didn’t do it earlier”.Read more...
