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#15 Rants & Bants! (The one where the London brain meets rural France)
Why reputable artisans ask for deposits, the French government's crackdown on cash-in-hand work, and why your London mindset won't help you in France.
Apr 14
#14 Rants & bants (The one where we consider doing Bulgarian Reno Diaries)
What do a holiday from hell, a suspicious YouTube arrangement, the rise of eco villages, and an 18% energy bill discount have in common? They're all on…
Mar 31
#13: Do you really need a project manager for your French renovation?
Rosie and Sue explain what a professional project manager actually does, what it costs, the legal framework in France, and the red flags to watch out…
Mar 24
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#12 French Reno Diaries - Rants & Bants! (The one where everyone's an expert)
When does someone earn the right to call themselves a renovation expert? We critique the world of self-proclaimed renovation gurus on YouTube and…
Mar 17
1
#11: Women in reno in France (and why visibility matters more than ever)
Why do women get dismissive replies (or none at all) when asking questions or making comments in online renovation forums? We talk frankly about this…
Mar 11
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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
#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
2
#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
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