Leggett Massif to Burgundy - Alison Brettell

04/06/2026

30/05/2026

🏡🇫🇷 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘?
⚠️ Don’t forget your 𝗗𝗣𝗘!

If you are thinking about putting your French property on the market, one of the first things you will need is a 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘́𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲́𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 (DPE). 🌿

The DPE measures the property’s:
⚡ Energy consumption
🌍 Environmental impact / CO₂ emissions

It gives the house an energy rating from 𝗔 to 𝗚 and is legally required before marketing a property for sale in France. 🏠

💡 A good DPE can really help attract buyers, while a lower rating may encourage buyers to budget for future improvements.

The DPE forms part of the full diagnostic report package usually prepared before a sale, alongside checks for things such as:
✔️ Electricity
✔️ Asbestos
✔️ Septic tank compliance
✔️ Lead
✔️ Termites (in some areas)

🇫🇷 French property sales come with a lot of paperwork, but having everything prepared early can make the process much smoother for everyone involved.

Thinking of selling your property in France?
📩 Feel free to message me for advice about preparing your home for the market.

29/05/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT WHEN SELLING YOUR PROPERTY IN FRANCE 🚨

Before putting your house on the market, it is absolutely essential to ensure that all planning permissions are in place and fully compliant.

This includes:

🏗️ Permis de construire (full planning permission)
📄 Déclaration préalable de travaux (prior works declaration)

But it doesn’t stop there…

⚠️ Many sellers are unaware that even “smaller” changes can require official approval, such as:

🪟 Replacing windows or doors if the material or appearance has changed (e.g. wood to PVC, colour changes, altering size or style)
🏡 Extensions, garages, verandas
🏊 Pools and pool covers
🔨 Barn or loft conversions
🏠 Roofline or structural alterations

🚨 Why this matters so much now:
Notaires and buyers are becoming far more strict, and missing documentation can:

❌ Delay the sale significantly
❌ Create legal uncertainty for buyers
❌ Lead to price renegotiations
❌ Even cause transactions to fall through

✨ The key message:
If it changes the exterior appearance, it may need declaring.
If you dont have the papers the Mairie will have copies

💡 My strongest advice is always: check everything BEFORE you list your property for sale. It’s far easier to resolve early than under pressure during a sale.

If you’re unsure about your property’s situation, it’s always worth getting advice — it can save a lot of stress further down the line.

25/05/2026

I’m not exactly a cyclist, even though the Allier has amazing routes 🚴‍♂️🌳
My problem is I get totally distracted by the views — I’ve already ended up in a ditch a few times 🙈
If I had kept it up I would have ended up in the canal next 😅 so I think I’ll stick to walking. Much less dangerous for everyone! 🚶‍♀️💚
But if you are a cyclist, then you really need to come and see what’s on offer here — it’s a paradise for you! 🌟

24/05/2026

This beautiful property consists of a lovely renovated farmhouse (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) with attached barn, a renovated self contained bread oven (1 bedro...

18/05/2026

16/05/2026

16/05/2026

This beautiful chateau is situated in the heart of the village of Giat, known for its popular monthly market. Over 3 levels it offers 335 m² of habitable sp...

15/05/2026

A must day out.