THE work involved in renovating a French property can be a challenging prospect for the most confident person.
There are sure to be questions over the materials required, the amount of time it will take or the builder to use, and all this alongside doing it in a foreign language.
That is why it is useful to have some questions ready and maybe some answers to hand, before getting quotes and pricing up projects.
And that is where a very useful, free ebook being offered on the website of builder Frank Anon-Chans could come in useful.
He has written a guide to renovating a property in France offering some inside tips and knowledge that only someone with 20 years experience in the building trade could provide.
Some of the tips he offers are ensuring you are completely aware of the work involved by going over the property with a meticulous eye and making sure you get the best out of the builders involved.
Frank also passes on some advice about life in France, such as what to think about when choosing an area and the importance of learning the language.
There is no doubt that reading as much in advance before making a move is vital and when it comes from someone with hands-on experience then it is especially useful.