Renovation

Hiring an Artisan in France

At any one time, thousands of property owners throughout France are anxiously awaiting the arrival of a mason, plumber, carpenter, gardener or pool builder, to start the east wing, rectify the shower, build the terrace, lay the lawn or dig the pool.

Later this year one or more of you will end up considering legal action against your artisan.  This article – by providing some basic tips for how to legally protect yourself when undertaking building works – could possibly save you thousands of euros in legal fees and untold emotional stress. (Contractors will also find it valuable.)

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Posted by Kevin Phoenix - December 17, 2008 at 9:01 am

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Electricity Supply in France

Electricity Supply France

Electricity Supply France

Installing a new electricity supply in France is fairly straight-forward.  EDF (Electricité de France) will do it for you (at a cost), providing the supply is no more than 10 metres from the property.  If the distance is greater than 10 metres you will have to get some-one else to install it.  Here are some considerations for those wanting to do it themselves.

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Posted by Kevin Phoenix - December 15, 2008 at 2:08 pm

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