[love for Lot]

No, I haven't received your PMs

my email is [email protected]

[1st question from a new member - Buying cheap and renovating longterm]

That's very helpful. So I assume the 1,500 Euros per square metre includes kitchen appliances, bathroom sinks, tubs, etc? The property is very old and I would probably need artisans – do you think this would this increase the cost? Could anybody out there recommend somebody they've worked with?

[1st question from a new member - Buying cheap and renovating longterm]

Thanks for your great advice Chancer. So how did your rental units turn out? Have you been able to generate enough revenue from them? Since I have yet to find a property, I'll have to figure out how many units it will take in order to be profitable & afford to live in France.

On a more personal note, has it been easy to make new friends (French people) or find a partner?

[love for Lot]

That's good – it gives me more courage to take this big step. If you can share any advice, or how you would have done things differently, I would greatly appreciate it!

[love for Lot]

So have you found the grass to be greener? Any regrets having moved to France?

[love for Lot]

To further clarify, the reason I want some expats around is to help make my acclimation a little easier. I am single, and I'll be moving to France on my own. Although I don't speak French I will not be once of those people that move to another country and never bother to learn the language

Thanks

[love for Lot]

Oh, don't get me wrong. I intend to learn French and totally immerse myself into the culture. That's why I'm moving after all

[love for Lot]

I've vacationed in the Lot many times and it's on the top of my list of where to buy a property to renovate. My goal is to have a gite, but also live there part of the year.

As I don't speak french, I prefer to have other English speaking expats close by (until I hopefully learn French).

Anybody out there buy a property and then take years to renovate it? My goal is to buy next year or so, but not permanently relocate to France until 7 to 10 years from now. Or is it better to buy and renovate all at once? Any advice would be really appreciated!

Thanks

John

[Monthly costs to run a Gite]

I'm starting to put a business plan together and I need to figure out what the monthly costs will be to run a 4 to 5 room luxury Gite. I have no idea what the taxes and utilities cost. Can anybody let me know?

Thanks

[1st question from a new member - Buying cheap and renovating longterm]

That's funny, I have exactly the same plan! I've just started my search

online – I'm not set on any particular area. I do know

that I want to renovate an older property and turn it into a luxury

rental. My plan is to move in a few years and live off the income.

At this point my two biggest concerns are:

1) How much should I budget for the renovation of a medium sized property? (assuming it'll need a

new roof, septic tank, electrics, etc.)

2) I speak very little French, I'm 46 and I would be starting a new life

in France on my own. Am I crazy?

Btw, what is a CU?

Thanks