Renovation in France
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Renovation in France
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Welcome to the best place to find information about renovating your French home. Find advice from hiring a builder, electrician or plumber, to building methods and regulations and where to shop for materials.
Our Topic Host Stephen Davies runs Renovate in France and works full time as a designer planner and project manager on renovations and new builds. If you have any renovation questions don't hesitate to email us. We’re always interested in hearing about your own renovation project.
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Meet Your Host
I'm Stephen Davies, your FrenchEntrée renovation Topic Host. My aim is to give you a base from which to begin your own research into the ins and outs of French property. more...
The basics of 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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The cost of renovating a French property
From small jobs to big jobs – how to avoid suprises.
Are you planning to carry out work on your home in France? Here's why you should contact the local authorities.
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French VAT for renovation up in 2014
Time to get that work done
The French government has announced an increase in the special TVA for renovation work.more...
Employing Labour Legally in France
Artisans, business SIRET & APE codes
You would be taking a risk if you employ someone in France without checking if they are registered to perform the particular line of work. more...
Underfloor Heating for Your French House?
One of the main decisions to make in your home renovation is what kind of heating solution to install. Should you consider underfloor heating? more...
Legal advice when hiring an artisan in France
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Follow these easy ten steps to ensure that you are legally protected when getting work done on your French home.
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Eliminate damp with warm air ventilation
A durable solution to condensation, mildew and dampness
Keep your property warm, dry and adequately ventilated so that it remains free from damp and mildew.
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The role of the architect in France
This is a brief guide to help you decide whether you should ask an architect to help you with your project, whether you are purchasing land, building, or renovating a property. more...
Certificat d’urbanisme (CU)
When and why do you need one?
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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Legal considerations of renovating in France
Renovation or conversion projects require careful consideration. Good advice is essential, as is an understanding that this is a once in a lifetime exercise that can be very rewarding. To this end, planning plays a vital part.
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Calculating habitable space
Surfaces de plancher + emprise de sol
Surfaces de plancher and Emprise de Sol are the new ways of working out habitable space and footprint. As for the wider implications, well it could save you a tidy sum.
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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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How to successfully lay oak flooring
Nick Thompson who has been living and working in France for 20 years, explains how to get the perfect oak flooring.
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What should you expect?
Renovating and decorating a house in France can be very different from what you're used to - especially when it comes to methods and materials
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Speed up your French renovation. Don't snooze through your winter.
“Be prepared”. The motto is not just for the boy scouts, it particularly applies to French property renovations.
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A guide to hiring an artisan
Things to consider before you sign on the dotted line.
All you need to know to you find the artisan who will help you realise your dream in France - rather than wreck it.
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How To Point Your French Stone Property
DIY Tips from an experienced artisan
It's not too difficult to get right but all too easy to get it wrong. Pointing a stone wall is a fairly major renovation task, but one that is not out of the reach of the competent DIY enthusiast. more
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