Ashley Tinker Renovation in Provence: Kitchen Transformation August 30, 2016It’s been a long eight months of renovation in our tiny village house here in Provence. We had a deadline, as the house was going to be filmed. Ever since the mania of trying to get everything to look presentable we’ve been taking it easy. I think Robin is still a bit too knackered to …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
Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Buying a House in Provence? Tips You Should Know September 22, 2021We wanted another fixer-upper and that’s certainly what we bought! As I wrote this article this tractor was wreaking muddy havoc in our yard. Buying a house is Provence is relatively straight forward. However, you do sometimes hear horror stories. Robin recently had a client that overpaid twice the worth of their house. The villagers …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste Fraises des Bois Discover Foraging for Strawberries in Provence July 4, 2016Did you know that wild strawberries grow in Provence? I couldn’t believe it when Robin first pointed them out to me. In this climate, you’ll often find the plants taking refuge in the shade, but they can be quite abundant. Once you recognize the distinctive toothed foliage, you’ll be seeing. Continue reading here to learn …Continue Reading
