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...

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

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.

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!

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

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 »

Contrary to the Centre for Strategic Analysis, the French Institute for Statistics says the price rise is down to the lack of accommodation and not down to speculation. Read more »

Benoist Apparu, the Secretary of State for Housing also wants to modify the tax system in order to encourage sales of plots of land. Read more »

Maintaining a garden, converting outbuildings … Due to the increase in gas and electricity bills, in addition to continuous rises in council taxes and insurance premiums, these little hobbies turn out to be expensive especially for the owner of a second home

The number of building sites has soared by 33.7% in the past year and building permits are also increasing.
The upturn in the building market is now confirmed.