<p>In this Rants &amp; Bants episode (our shorter, more spontaneous, but always - okay, mostly - reno focused chats), we get all het up about everything from being ghosted after sending detailed quotes, to Facebook “expert” opinions on pricing, to the realities of buying and flipping property in today’s French property market. Most importantly though, we discuss Mr Kipling cakes and Burger King. Plus, the chic brackets we're importing from Poland...</p><p></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.connexionfrance.com/">The Connexion</a> – English-language newspaper covering French news and current affairs</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.leroymerlin.fr/">Leroy Merlin</a> – Major French DIY and renovation retailer</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bricodepot.fr/">Brico Dépôt</a> – Budget building supplies chain in France</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.castorama.fr/">Castorama</a> – DIY and home improvement retailer</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.corston.eu/">Causton</a> – Decorative hardware and electrical fittings supplier</li></ul><p>Mini glossary:</p><ul><li>Devis – A formal, legally binding quote</li><li>Artisan – Registered tradesperson</li><li>Attestation d’assurance – Proof of insurance certificate</li><li>Marchand de Bien – Property trader who buys, renovates and resells</li><li>Taxe foncière – Annual French property ownership tax</li></ul><p>Connect:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/frenchrenodiaries">Facebook</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/frenchrenodiaries">Instagram</a> </p><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.frenchrenodiaries.com">www.frenchrenodiaries.com</a> </p><p>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Find out more about us and our French reno businesses: </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.renovation-maison-bretagne.fr/">Maison Bretagne</a> (Rosie Ellis) </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://srcharpenterie.fr/">S.R. Charpenterie</a> (Sue Peake-Russell) </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paulwilkinselectricien.com/">Paul Wilkins Electricien</a> (Micala Wilkins)</p><p></p><p>Credits: </p><p>• Produced &amp; mixed by: Katy Wright </p><p>• Music: Grand Project</p>