Building plans, permissions, regulations, responsibility and builders insurance: information on contractual terms for contractors, architects or engineers. What you need to

The processes, permits and organisations you need when planning to build, renovate or alter a house in France. With explanations on the Code de l'Urbanisme, Plan Local d'Urbanisme (PLU), Carte Communale, understanding COS and calculating SHON.

The words you need to know in French - and their English equivalents when engaged in building or renovating a property in France.