Ask the developerTo find out more about the new-build market, we ask a developer for the inside track on their patch. In this issue, we talk to Pat Leech, of Dordogne-based Avilion Sustainable Homes, which covers the whole of France... READ MORE » 
Planning your garden in FrancePlan your garden properly and you’ll reap the rewards for years to come, says Catharine Higginson... READ MORE » 
How and when to use concrete Concrete is an essential element of most building projects, as Catharine Higginson explains... READ MORE » 
Living France Top Tips - Swimming PoolsWill Witt gives us his top tips on swimming pools READ MORE » 
Building & Renovation in France - luxury B&B Doing up houses has been Jennifer and Helmut Gorlich’s passion for decades. Their latest masterpiece is a beautiful French manoir south of Calais, as Greg Cook discovers... READ MORE » 
Building & Renovation in France - Setting Up A SmallholdingWith its fertile soil and acres of rich pasture, there’s no better place to start your own smallholding than France, as Joanne Brannan found out when she moved to Normandy READ MORE » 
Building & Renovation in France - useful French renovation words & phrasesWe've compiled a list of renovation words and phrases that will come in helpful if your are renovating your French home... READ MORE » 
| Construction of a Hanse houseIf you’re considering a new build in France, you might be interested in an energy efficient Hanse Haus home, says Catharine Higginson... READ MORE » 
Planning permission in FranceBefore you start work on your new French home, it’s important to make sure you have the necessary planning permission, as Catharine Higginson explains... READ MORE » 
Building & Renovation in France - StaircasesBoth for comfort and style, it’s important to make sure you put the right staircase into your property, as Catharine Higginson explains... READ MORE » 
Building & Renovation in France - outdoor kitchensDining alfresco has got to be one of life’s simplest pleasures. With an outdoor kitchen, you can enjoy it more often, as Catharine Higginson explains... READ MORE » 
Property in France - Building with straw Mark Sampson starred on TV’s Grand Designs when we built his straw bale house in Lot. Here he tells his story… READ MORE » 
Building & Renovation in France - DIY In FranceIf you enjoy DIY-ing in the UK there’s no reason not to get on with it in France too but you have to know where to get all your tools and materials, as Luke Bowen explains READ MORE » 
Building & Renovation in France - Installing a swimming pool in FranceDon’t be put off by the thought of installing your own pool. With a little preparation it can all go swimmingly, Luke Bowen explains... READ MORE » 
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