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Everything you need to know about 'affouage'
With wood burners becoming ever more efficient, ‘affouage’ is making a comeback. Find out what it is and how you can exercise your right to it...
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Ecopower Europe featured in French Property News!
Read the article on renewable energies with contributions from Artisan Central members Paul and Lindsey Elliott of Ecopower Europe
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What is an Artisan?
From 'artisan loaves' to large industrial estates labelled 'zone artisanale', it's a widely used term. So what IS an 'artisan' exactly?
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Why ‘La rentrée’ is ideal for home improvements
Whatever our age, September will always feel like the perfect time to start something new. Because it is! Here's why...
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10 of the best ideas for using off-cuts of oak
Got a slab of lovely oak and can't bear to burn or bin it, but don't know what else it's good for? Bespoke Maker's Elizabeth Harvey does...
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Advice on Finding the Right Artisan
Read all about how to find the right artisan for your French property project in The French Property Magazine
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Easter Fun!
Eggs - iting Egg shaped buildings for Easter!
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600 Likes on Facebook!
We have 600 Likes on Facebook as of Today!
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"Coup de Pouce" EDF!
Financial help to improve the energy efficiency of your French home from EDF.
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Assurance Decennale -An Electricians Point of View
It is important and legally required, of course, that tradesmen work within their qualifications and therefore what they are insured to do
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Artisan Guide: Financial Aid for Home Improvements
A Guide for artisans from CAPEB on how to advise your clients on the financial aids available for home renovations in France.
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Transporters in France - The Facts
If you think that the building trades have to jump through some hoops to register here, spare a thought for anyone wanting to set up in the transport
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New Pool Services by Charente Assistance in 2019!
One fixed price, no nasty surprises!
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Windows and Doors - UPVC versus Wood
What are the advantages of UPVC Units compared to their timber counterparts? Carl Hewson of Lion Rouge says there are many to consider....
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PRACTICAL ADVICE ON DEALING WITH FRENCH DRAINAGE
If its not been through your body, I don’t want it in my system!
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Artisan Central February Newsletter
Welcome to Artisan Central's February newsletter which includes a handy tax guide and a chance to win Amazon vouchers.
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Karen Jones: Making Sense of Tax in France
Karen Jones of Solutions unravels the mystery of tax in France. PDF available below.
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Aviva: Differences in Business Insurance Cover
Do you know the difference between décennale insurance and professional liability - and what should your artisan have? Available as a PDF below.
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Currencies Direct: Managing Exchange Rates
Planning to buy a property in France? What impact could exchange rate movement have on your purchasing power? Available as a PDF below.
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Competition Time - Win a Hamper
Your chance to win a festive hamper courtesy of British Corner Shop.
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Quotations/Devis - The Rules
What details should you expect to be included in a quotation/devis from an artisan in France?
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An Ambitious Renovation Project
Matt Chalk of MC Renovation, looks back on an ambitious project to renovate a house on the verge of collapse.
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How to Find a Tradesman in France
Invaluable guide by Artisan Central member, Matt Chalk of MC Renovation.
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Blog by Artisan Central Member - Maison Bretagne
Maison Bretagne...creating beautiful homes in Brittany.
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Artisan Central Sizzling Summer
Artisan Central's June newsletter...
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Competition Time
Win €150 of quality British paint delivered to your door in France.
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Gite Management Guidelines
A useful guide to gite management.
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Artisan Central Guidelines: Working with Artisans
How to recognise a wolf in sheep's clothing.
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Living Magazine - Featuring Artisan Central
You know spring has sprung...
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FrenchEntrée Magazine: March 2017
Guide to Using Artisans in France: Defence Against the Cowboys!
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Everything you need to know about 'affouage'With wood burners becoming ever more efficient, ‘affouage’ is making a comeback. Find out what it is and how you can exercise your right to it...
read more »
Ecopower Europe featured in French Property News!Read the article on renewable energies with contributions from Artisan Central members Paul and Lindsey Elliott of Ecopower Europe
read more »
What is an Artisan?From 'artisan loaves' to large industrial estates labelled 'zone artisanale', it's a widely used term. So what IS an 'artisan' exactly?
read more »
Why ‘La rentrée’ is ideal for home improvementsWhatever our age, September will always feel like the perfect time to start something new. Because it is! Here's why...
read more »
10 of the best ideas for using off-cuts of oakGot a slab of lovely oak and can't bear to burn or bin it, but don't know what else it's good for? Bespoke Maker's Elizabeth Harvey does...
read more »
Advice on Finding the Right Artisan Read all about how to find the right artisan for your French property project in The French Property Magazine
read more »
Easter Fun!Eggs - iting Egg shaped buildings for Easter!
read more »
600 Likes on Facebook!We have 600 Likes on Facebook as of Today!
read more »
"Coup de Pouce" EDF!Financial help to improve the energy efficiency of your French home from EDF.
read more »
Assurance Decennale -An Electricians Point of ViewIt is important and legally required, of course, that tradesmen work within their qualifications and therefore what they are insured to do
read more »
Artisan Guide: Financial Aid for Home ImprovementsA Guide for artisans from CAPEB on how to advise your clients on the financial aids available for home renovations in France.
read more »
Transporters in France - The Facts If you think that the building trades have to jump through some hoops to register here, spare a thought for anyone wanting to set up in the transport
read more »
New Pool Services by Charente Assistance in 2019!One fixed price, no nasty surprises!
read more »
Windows and Doors - UPVC versus WoodWhat are the advantages of UPVC Units compared to their timber counterparts? Carl Hewson of Lion Rouge says there are many to consider....
read more »
PRACTICAL ADVICE ON DEALING WITH FRENCH DRAINAGEIf its not been through your body, I don’t want it in my system!
read more »
Artisan Central February NewsletterWelcome to Artisan Central's February newsletter which includes a handy tax guide and a chance to win Amazon vouchers.
read more »
Karen Jones: Making Sense of Tax in FranceKaren Jones of Solutions unravels the mystery of tax in France. PDF available below.
read more »
Aviva: Differences in Business Insurance CoverDo you know the difference between décennale insurance and professional liability - and what should your artisan have? Available as a PDF below.
read more »
Currencies Direct: Managing Exchange RatesPlanning to buy a property in France? What impact could exchange rate movement have on your purchasing power? Available as a PDF below.
read more »
Competition Time - Win a HamperYour chance to win a festive hamper courtesy of British Corner Shop.
read more »
Quotations/Devis - The RulesWhat details should you expect to be included in a quotation/devis from an artisan in France?
read more »
An Ambitious Renovation ProjectMatt Chalk of MC Renovation, looks back on an ambitious project to renovate a house on the verge of collapse.
read more »
How to Find a Tradesman in FranceInvaluable guide by Artisan Central member, Matt Chalk of MC Renovation.
read more »
Blog by Artisan Central Member - Maison BretagneMaison Bretagne...creating beautiful homes in Brittany.
read more »
Artisan Central Sizzling SummerArtisan Central's June newsletter...
read more »
Competition Time Win €150 of quality British paint delivered to your door in France.
read more »
Gite Management GuidelinesA useful guide to gite management.
read more »
Artisan Central Guidelines: Working with ArtisansHow to recognise a wolf in sheep's clothing.
read more »
Living Magazine - Featuring Artisan CentralYou know spring has sprung...
read more »
FrenchEntrée Magazine: March 2017Guide to Using Artisans in France: Defence Against the Cowboys!
read more »
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