There are many different types of French real estate acronyms. One is HLM.
So what is a HLM?
The French acronym HLM stands for ‘Habitation à Loyer Modéré’ which is essentially rent controlled social housing.
French Real Estate: Are vegetated buildings the same as Green Buildings?
There are an increasing number of French real estate projects that can be considered ‘Green’ because of their lower impact on the environment but are Vegetated buildings the same as green buildings?
The Answer (as we understand)
Green Buildings in France are buildings that are constructed to meet certain environmental standards. Such as a BBC building learn about BBC here
Vegetated Buildings are buildings that incorporate plant elements on the roofs and walls of the buildings. Such as the Tower Flower in Paris. You can learn about the Tower Flower here
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Reminder: All French Residences must have smoke detectors as of March 9 2015
According to a new French law that came into place on 5 February 2013 all French residences must be equipped with smoke detectors by Monday March 9th 2015.
According to data from the French Ministry of Housing, a fire breaks out in a French residences every two minutes, causing about 800 deaths per year. 80% of these deaths are due to intoxication by smoke from a fire.
For security reasons it is advisable to install several smoke detectors in a home, preferably in bedrooms, hallway and living room.
The detector you choose must correspond to the minimum criteria outlined in the law here.
We recommend you check with your insurance company and local builders suppliers store to find the right one to buy so your home insurance is valid.
Details on the Law relating to Smoke Detectors is here in French.
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Four Problems with Connected Homes in France
Entering the French real estate market are Connected Homes.
Are you considering buying or creating a connected home?
Connected homes are part of the IoT or internet of things and they allow you to have control over your home from outside of your home. You can control temperature, lighting and a whole lot more.
If you are interested in Connected homes consider the following in France.
One
Old homes in France May Have Connectivity Problems.
You need to make sure your ancient French village home has the right internet connection to make things connect. Check out if it is possible before you invest.
Two
The Investment May be High
You may find the initial investment like the cost of a Nest Learning Thermostat
Three
New Homes May be Connected
Do not assume a new home has the connectivity you need. Make sure you have the details from the builder to make sure you can do what you want to do.
Four
Not all Devices are the Same
Connected homes include thermostats that communicate with the heating system, smoke detectors that talk to the fire hall and fridges that can tell you the milk is about to turn bad. But the real value lies in the devices that add real value.
So a thermostat and a smoke detector can be a money and life saver but knowing that the milk is about to go bad may not be worth the technological investment.
As always find out what is important to you and ask lots of questions.
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French Real Estate and Sunday Shopping in France
The French real estate market remains generally calm at this time due to many factors including the quiet economy.
In an attempt to boost the economy through consumer spending the French government is changing the rules surrounding Sunday Shopping.
Read this article to learn more details about Sunday Shopping in France and also find out about potential changes in the French holidays.
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