Renovation in France
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Renovation in France
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Welcome to our renovation zone, the complete guide to renovating your home in France. Our aim is to make this site the best place for information on renovating your French home, from advice on hiring an artisan in France, whether a builder, electrician or plumber, to building methods and materials plus where to buy DIY and furnishings. The zone also covers getting planning permission and the VAT rules affecting renovation.
Our Topic Host is Stephen Davies, who works full time as a designer planner and project manager for peoples renovation, conversion and new build projects. He runs Renovate in France.
If you have any renovation questions for Stephen, ideas for topics you would like covered, or if you would like to contribute to the zone do email. We’re always interested in hearing about your own renovation project too.
Renovation Forum
Editor's pick
My aim as the FrenchEntrée renovation Topic Host is to give people a base from which to begin their own research into the ins and outs of French property. more...
Renovating a property in France
Top tips
There are properties aplenty for sale on the French property market. Many of them with that key prerequisite... they ‘need work’. Catharine Hunt shares her tips for renovating a property in France.
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The basics of a French property renovation
Stephen Davies offer an insight into the basics of renovating in France, from the pitfalls to the kinds of property that are currently available to take on as a renovation project
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Legal considerations of renovating in France
Renovation or conversion projects require careful consideration. Good advice is essential, as is an understanding that this is likely to be a once in a lifetime exercise that should be very rewarding. To this end, planning plays a vital part.
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Calculating habitable space
New regulations from 1 March 2012
Surfaces de plancher is the new way of working out habitable space and will replace SHOB (gross floor area) and SHON (net floor area) next spring. As for the wider implications, well it could save you a tidy sum in architects fees.
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Restoring wooden beams
The 'Back from Black' process
Looking to bring new life and character to old beams? If so, beam renovation is at last a viable alternative to stripping or sand blasting beams. As an added bonus, it’s environmentally friendly too.
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More things to consider when renovating
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For many finding a desirable home involves purchasing an older property that needs work either to renovate or extend it. Generally this is an enjoyable and trouble free experience however it can be quite easy to create problems for yourself if the correct procedures are ignored.
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Home chic home
Amy de Leusse fell for France while working there as a teenage au pair. Little did she know then that it would make returning to the UK almost impossible... and the dream of owning a French property pretty much inevitable.
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How to successfully lay oak flooring
Oakwood Import, based near Souillac in the Lot, is run by Nick Thompson who has been living and working in France for 20 years. Nick takes you through your options, and explains how to get the perfect oak flooring.
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What should you expect?
While renovating and decorating a house in France is similar in many ways to doing the job in the UK, there are significant differences too - especially when it comes to methods and materials
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The cost of renovating a French property
After buying a new property, owners often plan to carry out work on their home. In many cases, this may simply involve changing the internal décor. However, if you are planning on carrying out any work - even minor changes - you should contact the local authorities.
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My life as an artisan in France
After 10 years in London as a painter and decorator, Giles Stonor moved to France and established himself as an artisan. Amongst his biggest projects was the restoration of a Chartreuse in the Dordogne. Here Giles tells FrenchEntrée his story. more...
A guide to hiring an artisan
Unfortunately, there are a number of unscrupulous artisans in France, a number of them British. To help you find the artisan who will help you realise your dream of living in France - rather than wreck it - Karen Johnson gives some advice on choosing an artisan.
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Legal advice when hiring an artisan in France
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If you're hiring an artisan or builder in France do as the French do and keep it official. Anne-Marie Gordon of Anglo-French Lawyers advises on what to do - and not do - to ensure you're legally protected when getting work done on your French home
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Certificat d’urbanisme (CU)
If you are looking at a conversion project in France, or even a plot of land on which to build, a piece of legislation you will need to be familiar with is the certificat d’urbanisme.
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SP Fishlock EURL - Total Renovation & Roofing Contractor
With over 35 years experience, I provide full services from small repairs to complete renovations & new builds. No job too big or too small. Arrange a free quotation.
UPVC Windows & Doors, Delivered to France
UK based supplier of quality UPVC windows & doors supplied with 28mm energy rated sealed units. Delivered throughout France. Contact us for your free quotation.
Wood burning Stoves & Cookers
Sales and installations of quality woodburners, boiler stoves, cookers including Rayburn, chimney systems and parts throughout France. Shop on-line or visit our showroom
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Save a Fortune on Currency Exchange
Whether you need advice or an international money transfer quote, FrenchEntree's currency partner - Moneycorp - can help. Visit the France currency exchange zone.
Energy Saving Pool Covers
Covers4pools offer a wide range of energy saving swimming pool covers that are made to measure for your pool. We can also offer Covers that meet the strict AFNOR rules Learn More.
Renovation Property Finder
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