French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED

<p><strong>Renovating in France - French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED</strong> is your honest, no-fluff guide to buying and renovating French property - and living to tell the tale!</p><p>Whether you're a first-time buyer dreaming of doing up a rural French ruin, a seasoned renovator deep in the dust and chaos, or an entrepreneur planning to turn your French property into a gîte, chambre d'hôtes, wedding venue or retreat - you'll find real stories, insider tips, and actionable advice here to help you avoid costly mistakes and navigate your French renovation journey with confidence (and a healthy dose of humour!).</p><p>We cover the topics that YouTube channels and TV shows like Escape to the Chateau and A Place in the Sun don't - or won't:</p><ul><li><p>French planning laws, building permits and mairie requirements</p></li><li><p>How to find and manage reliable French artisans</p></li><li><p>Renovation budgets, real costs and why DIY isn't always the saving you think</p></li><li><p>French property diagnostics, DPE energy ratings and what they mean for buyers</p></li><li><p>The French buying process - compromis de vente, vice cachée, notaires and more</p></li><li><p>Insurance, decennale guarantees and your legal obligations as a property owner</p></li><li><p>Living on site during a renovation (yes, really)</p></li><li><p>Turning your renovation into a business - gîtes, tax, SCI, micro-entreprise and exit strategies</p></li><li><p>The realities of working with French tradespeople - devis, deposits and travail au noir</p></li><li><p>The reality behind YouTube château renovation channels</p></li><li><p>What renovation reality TV gets wrong (and why it could cost you dearly if you follow their lead)</p></li></ul><p>We also bring in the experts - estate agents with 40 years in the French market, accountants, interior architects, and business consultants who've seen it all and aren't afraid to say so.</p><p>Hosted by <strong>Rosie Ellis and Sue Peake-Russell,</strong> two women with over 30 years of combined French renovation experience, who run trade businesses in Brittany and the Gers respectively. In earlier episodes (1–16), they're joined by founding host <strong>Micala Wilkins</strong>, whose background in providing back-office support for her husband's electrical business and marketing for trades in general, brought a brilliant additional perspective to the show.</p><p>Expect honest advice, plenty of laughs, and more than a few WTF moments.</p><p><strong>Get more French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED!</strong> Subscribe on your favourite listening app and find downloadable guides for each episode, plus our newsletter, at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://frenchrenodiaries.com"><strong>frenchrenodiaries.com</strong></a>. Join the community on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.facebook.com/frenchrenodiaries">Facebook</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.instagram.com/frenchrenodiaries">Instagram</a>.</p>