How to avoid hiring unscrupulous tradespeople in France
Owning a home in France is an absolute dream for many. And with a French home comes expense, as French homes differ in many ways from what we are used…
Understanding the Attestation de TVA simplifiée
In the building sector, there are certain works that can benefit from a reduced rate of TVA of 10% and 5.5%. In order for these rates to be granted to…
Selling a Second Property in France: Restrictions on Offsetting Costs of Works and Improvements
Introduction: When selling a second property in France, it is important to be aware of the regulations surrounding the offsetting of works and improvements carried out on the property. In…
A boost for pre-checked trades in France as Artisan Central joins forces with France Online
Artisan Central is the home for pre-checked trades in France. With more and more homeowners visiting the website, it is important to attract trades in the areas we are receiving…
French Floors: 5 practical steps for assessing floors in your French dream home
Wooden flooring adds a touch of elegance to your French home and with the right kind of care can last a long time. Buying a French home brings about a…
Determined Artisan Central members navigate their way through the consequences of covid
Consistent cost increases Throughout the latter half of 2020 and the whole of 2021, the construction industry saw a massive downturn in production due to the pandemic, particularly on large…
Desirable doors of welcome and durability
The front door is the welcome gateway to our home, a key focal point. With many options available to create a statement, there's just something about using natural materials to…
How to create your MaPrimeRénov dossier
So, you’re all clued up on what MaPrimeRénov is (No? Go and read our previous blog, pronto!), and it sounds like you stand to gain a significant amount of financial…
MaPrimeRenov: the energy efficiency grant for French Residents
MaPrimeRenov is a grant made up of several parts - some funded by the government and managed by the organisation L’Anah, and some funded by fuel suppliers such as EDF - and it now replaces the Credit d’Impôts system for eco renovation reimbursement, which ended on 31 December 2020. It’s not actually a new thing; the government has simply opened the grant system (previously reserved for those with a very modest income) to everyone. They say it’s to boost the economy, improve the housing stock’s energy rating, and encourage the population to make changes to improve their energy consumption.
What is RT2020 and how will it affect you?
RT2020 is the latest update to a set of building regulations laid out by the French government to reduce carbon emissions. It builds on the concept of reducing energy waste, by incorporating new obligations to increase renewable energy production, too.