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The hamlet of Courbefy finally sold !

The hamlet of Courbefy, in the Haute-Vienne department (region of Limousin), has been put for sale for €520,000 (only £416,000). 40km from Limoges, the village has been auctioned on Monday 21st at the High Court of Limoges arouses envy of hundreds of potential buyers worldwide

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Build a Deck on Your French Property

The summer is fast approaching and you want to comfortably enjoy the sunny weather on a cosy terrace? Aesthetically pleasing and convivial the wooden deck has become more and more fashionable over the

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Loft Conversions: A New Area At Home

In order to save as much money as possible, it is worth considering purchasing a house in renovation or conversion. One of the most widespread solutions to make

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Save energy, save money : try insulation!

If you feel concerned about the impact of energy costs on your bills, and you wonder if there is something that can be done to improve the situation, then it is interesting for you to get information about the energy consumption of your accommodation.   The easiest way to find out...

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A 30% size increase is now possible for French properties

The French president Nicolas Sarkozy announced on the 29th January his plan to increase the possibility of construction by 30%. This reform grants the landlords the individual right to extend...

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The best uses for your French outbuildings

Outbuildings are gaining popularity over years,  more and more property hunters only seek property with outbuildings. Actually they are essentially looking for outbuildings with the potential for conversion such as barns for example

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The importance of being Eco friendly: an example with the use of wooden floor

After the closure of the Green build Expo in late June this year, it is now time to underline to consider the main topics discussed during the event in more detail. We can pinpoint various original innovations, but it appears even more important to underline the focus on wooden floors.

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Mastering the landscape to improve your house’s valuation

 

If you possess various square meters of unexploited land and you want to make it look better, this article is for you. Don’t worry, it only gives basic tips accessible to everyone and people without gardening skills won’t feel lost!

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Create an apartment in your French house

Today, many potential buyers have become disillusioned with paying increasingly high prices for a proportionately small and unoriginal living space. They are looking for affordable apartments, close to all amenities. Why not try living in a converted apartment in a house? It could be a good idea especially for English people

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Renovating a house in France

Research and groundwork
Research and groundwork in the beginning will pay dividends later. Make contact not only with agents but also with architects, builders and even Geometres or Expertises (Surveyors) if necessary to obtain as much information as possible Read more »

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