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#10 French Reno Diaries - Rants & Bants! (The one where the dream meets French paperwork)
Win a château? Sounds dreamy. Until you realise you might also need a business plan, a visa renewal strategy and enough income to satisfy the…
Mar 3
February 2026
The FRD Uncensored Newsletter
Artisans' profits, planning refusals, and Riot Women. Plus, we’re handing over the mic - to you! Sue goes mud-hutting. And, when the going gets, um…
Feb 28
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#9 How to be a good client (and get the best out of your artisan)
It's your renovation, your money, your dream. But if you're hiring trades to help with it, you're working as a team - not a boss. Here's how to get it…
Feb 24
#8 French Reno Diaries - Rants & Bants! (The one where Micala gets nostalgic about Burger King)
Why are French renovation trades being ghosted? And do cheap French properties even exist anymore? Plus, Mr Kipling, Burger King and chic Polish…
Feb 18
#7 Planning a dream, not a nightmare: Everything you need to know about French planning permits!
Episode 7, Season 1
Feb 10
#6 French Reno Diaries - Rants & Bants! (The one where Rosie slips on her Riot Women shoes)
If you were to secretly listen in on our group chats, they'd sound like this. Join us for our first off-the-cuff Rants & bants episode of French Reno…
Feb 3
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January 2026
#5 Why insurance IS worth the paper it's written on (despite what you're being told on Facebook)
'Assurance décennale' is a big talking point in the world of French reno. Some say it's not necessary. In this episode, we explain why it most…
Jan 27
#4 French Reno Diaries - Rants & Bants! (The one where Sue sticks it to the man who bought a village)
If you were to secretly listen in on our group chats, they'd sound like this. Join us for our first off-the-cuff Rants & bants episode of French Reno…
Jan 23
#3 The reality behind the dream: What YouTube and TV shows don't tell you about renovating in France
French renovation looks dreamy on screen. The reality? There's a lot more going on behind the scenes than you realise. Here's what you're missing.
Jan 20
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#2 Why budgets blow: The brutal truth about renovation costs in France
Whether it's sourcing materials, choosing an artisan, or planning your renovation badly, there are lots of ways you can come unstuck. Don't fall into…
Jan 13
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#1 Our uncensored French renovation stories (and what we’ve learned along the way)
Get all the juicy tips and tricks mentioned in Episode 1, along with resources we've mentioned and a mini glossary of essential French reno words and…
Jan 9
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