Manofstraw
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English expat in France
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About me
English
Lives in Brive
Registration: 28 July 2014
About
Born in London and raised in Belfast, Mark Sampson has lived in Southwest France since 1995. His familys straw-bale house is often featured in Grand Designs Abroad and his book, 'Bloody Murder On The Dog's Meadow' describes the year of living dangerously during its construction. A DJ for www.expatsradio.com, he also reviews world music for Songlines magazine.
My expat journey
France
England
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House Renovation by LindaAVFC
Hi, We are interested in buying a property in Vendee. Am scared though, by all the negative stories I am hearing on how French builders are unreliable and that they and materials are very costly. Looking for English-speaking builders in France who ...
Hi Linda. It sure can be a scary business. Some of the old clich茅s about French builders are true, but then again there are some very good and very trustworthy ones out there - and there are some real British cowboys, too. I'm afraid none ... Read More