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BESPOKE HOMES IN ANNECY SHOW CONSERVATION PLEDGEBespoke new homes planned for an historic lakeside town in the Haute-Savoie region of France will be a showcase for environmentally-friendly development. READ MORE »  OTHER ARTICLES
WORK UNDERWAY ON ‘STATE-OF-THE-ART’ HOLIDAY HOMESMGM sells off-plan a quarter of the apartments in its latest showcase for eco-friendly development... READ MORE » 
New-builds in Cote d'AzurEach issue we throw the spotlight on an exciting new-build project. Eve Middleton explores a development in Cavalaire-sur-Mer in Var... READ MORE » 
New build France - Building from A to Z part fourIn the fourth and final instalment of the Living France ultimate guide to building in France, Catharine Higginson explains more key terms and reveals all you need to know to get started... READ MORE » 
New build France - Building from A to Z part threeIn the third instalment of the Living France ultimate guide to building in France, Catharine Higginson explains more key terms and reveals all you need toknow to get started... READ MORE » 
New build France: Building from A to Z part oneWelcome to the Living France ultimate guide to building in France. Catharine Higginson explains all the key terms in the first of a four-part series... READ MORE » 
New build France - happy familiesCatharine Higginson suggests creative ways to make sure family life runs smoothly in your new build... READ MORE » 
Eco new build in France: larch wood houseCerys Deegan meets a British couple who have helped design their own fuste house – made of entire tree trunks – in the tranquil Auvergne countryside… READ MORE » 
New Build - Diary of a French New Build (Iss 190)Sue Sadler and her husband Tony relocated from the UK to Limousin in central France, where they decided to build a house. In this, the last extract of their new-build diary, the couple finally take possession of their new home... READ MORE » 
New Build - Diary Of A French New Build (Iss 188)Sue Sadler and her husband Tony relocated from the UK to Limousin in central France, where they decided to build a new house. In this the sixth extract of their new-build diary, the roof problem is fixed and the outside rendering completed... READ MORE » 
New Build - Diary Of A French New Build (Iss 186)Sue Sadler and her husband Tony relocated from the UK to Limousin in central France, where they decided to build a new house. In this, the fourth extract of their new-build diary, the roof goes on and at last the house is watertight READ MORE » 
New Build - Diary Of A French New Build (Iss 184)With the contract signed, Sue and Tony Sadler keep a close eye on developments as contractors start the ground works for their new home and a team of builders start on the block work READ MORE » 
New Builds in France - InsulationWith proper insulation in you new build you could save a lot of money on heating bills, as Catharine Higginson explains... READ MORE » 
New Builds in France - Utilising RainwaterEven collecting a few water butts full of rainwater could lower your water bills and help save the planet, as Catherine Higginson explains... READ MORE » 
New Builds in France - Renewable EnergyBuilding a new home is the perfect opportunity both to harness renewable energy and to reduce your heating bills at the same time. Catharine Higginson explains... READ MORE » 
| Popularity of Alps prompts plans for holiday homesThe popularity of the French Alps for summer holidays has prompted the region’s leading developer to bring forward plans to build more in two of the most picturesque and traditional mountain villages. READ MORE » 
New starters - Choosing your French new buildSo you’ve decided your house in France will be a new build but what now? Catharine Higginson talks through all the options READ MORE » 
Living France Top Tips - New Build PropertyMartin Sadler gives us his top tips on new build property in France READ MORE » 
New build France - Building from A to Z part twoIn the second instalment of the Living France ultimate guide to building in France, Catharine Higginson explains more key terms and reveals all you need to know to get started... READ MORE » 
New build France - How green can you go?With careful planning it’s easy to incorporate environmentally friendly features into your home, as Catharine Higginson explains... READ MORE » 
Add character to new build in FranceHow do you get all the comfort and convenience of a new build while retaining the character of an older property? By using reclaimed materials, as Catharine Higginson explains… READ MORE » 
New build France - lotissement vs individual plotDarren and Petra Franklin help a reader get to grips with lotissement developments in France… READ MORE » 
New Build - Diary of a French New Build (Iss 189)Sue Sadler and her husband Tony relocated from the UK to Limousin in central France, where they decided to build a new house. In this, the penultimate extract of their new-build diary, the completion date approaches but there’s no sign of the builders... READ MORE » 
New Build - Diary Of A French New Build (Iss 187)Sue Sadler and her husband Tony relocated from the UK to Limousin in central France, where they decided to build a new house. In this, the fifth extract of their new-build diary, work begins on the inside of the building READ MORE » 
New Build - Diary Of A French New Build (Iss 185)Sue Sadler and her husband Tony relocated from the UK to Limousin in central France, where they decided to build a new house. In this, the third extract of their new-build diary, they watch as their dream home slowly begins to take shape READ MORE » 
New Builds in France - Timber Frame HousesJohn Cole answers a question about the benefits of timber frame homes... READ MORE » 
New Builds in France - Energy Saving AppliancesHow do you select the best appliances for maximum energy efficiency? Catharine Higginson explains READ MORE » 
New Builds in France - Choosing A PlotBefore you can build the house of your dreams you need to find the perfect plot. Catharine Higginson points you in the right direction... READ MORE » 
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