French Property News

French Property News

Last September, I was invited to write an article for French Property News, so I put pen to paper to share our personal experience of trying to buy a property in France from the UK. Much has happened since, but you may be interested in reading about our journey up to...
Why the Lot-et-Garonne?

Why the Lot-et-Garonne?

We are often asked ‘How did you choose the Lot-et-Garonne?’ It was quite simple really. After circling the airports that have cheap flights from Edinburgh to the South of France on the map and visiting for a couple of driving trips, we narrowed it down to...
An Ideal Premises For The Business?

An Ideal Premises For The Business?

We have found another amazing place… could this be Studio Faire? This property is in a pretty decent sized town with supermarkets, restaurants, bars, fabulous Boulangerie and a weekly market, so artists can be completely independent and soak up the local atmosphere,...
Countdown to Moving Day

Countdown to Moving Day

We are on a major countdown now, with only 5 sleeps until we move to France! Nights are getting a bit restless and dogs are getting anxious by all of the upheaval in the house, but an excited glint can be found in our eyes as we prepare to go on this adventure to...
The first big step: Get To France!

The first big step: Get To France!

Early February 2016 saw us embark on a roller coaster of a week in the Lot-et-Garonne (47) in South West France. Our mission… To find a rental property in the area we love, to serve as both a base for developing Studio Faire and to give us a little time to...