Ashley Tinker How to Renovate in France on a Budget January 13, 2017How to Renovate in France on a Budget So you’ve bought your fixer-upper in France. The romanticism of Peter Mayle has snared you into the dream (or perhaps my blog?). You’re not a millionaire but you’ve got essentially a ruin of stones to work with. At least that’s a start. …Continue reading here for Ashley’s tips …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence · Sophia van Woensel-Mose Provence Property: Why Hire a Buyer’s Agent? July 7, 2015Most foreign house hunters do not realize that they can hire a buyer’s agent in France. They only ever encounter real estate (listing) agencies, either online or on the ground. French estate agents are hired by vendors to find a buyer and get the highest possible price. Vendors usually list their property with several listing …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Why Did You Move to France April 10, 2015It’s time to answer a most-frequently-asked question: “Why did you move to France?” “Because I could” That might sound like a smug answer, and I don’t mean it to be taken that way. Yet it’s true. I’m healthy, my children are in good places Explore this Post…Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Guest Post · Living in Provence Aix-en-Provence: News from the Excavations Construction Update March 9, 2018What a mess the town centre is with the travaux for the new bus route and the simultaneous archaeological dig and renovations at the Place des Precheurs. But then no pain no gain…no omelettes without breaking eggs, and all that good stuff. The bus drivers seem to be bearing the situation with truly Provencal shrugs, …Continue Reading