[motgage]

I have one property in France, a hunting lodge in the charente which has no mortgage on it, I want to buy another property in 61 nomande so I will need to raise a mortgage any idears best way to get hold of this, ie put mortgage on existing to buy the new one, would like to hear your experiences advice,

[carp fishing the charente river]

there is a 22 acre lake in charente nr limoges st junien carp to 50lb,email [email protected]. also book called peche francaise from living france bookshop, gives all info on local rivers, I have a holiday home sits on edge of the charente river, full of carp barbel and pike walk out gate and fish, selling up later this year. hope info is of help

[looking to sell]

Later this year I am looking to sell my holiday home in 16, I dont want to use local agents so I want some idears how I can get the place valued.

[wood burning stove]

am in 61 normandie maine border looking for places to buy wood burning stoves any idears and price ranges.

[wood burning stove]

I have a property in 61 normandie maine border am looking to buy a wood burning stove to put in the fire place for heating the room in the winter does any one know were I can buy one any any idear of the price range.

[Stain resistant paint?]

The patches are bleeding through due to the wood not being knotted before first coat of paint, you can use any oil based paint on the patches, this will seal them then paint it as normal, its easy when you know how.

[Sand variety]

you need soft sand or building sand, am in 16 I go to Villefagnan, there is a builders merchants there that keep this sand, he will give you a shovel so you can load whatever you want, he also speaks English.

[Does anyone need free help on a conversion project?]

[quote]We might be interested, we have a small house in Normandy (14) and we are relocating to Sydney for 3 years in january. I am wanting to rent the house out but before I do it all needs to be painted and...[/quote]

Just seen your post, cant believe some of the replies, you seem decent guys who are offering something, but still people try to put you down for it, hope you find someone who will appreciate you, I am a builder and doing all the work myself, Im not employing any one and I haven't upset the locals, they comment on the place looking better than the wreck it was, good luck boys, there only jealous

[The French are in Yorkshire!]

We are in Kent and have french markets 3 times a year only problem is the fresh french bread they sell is picked up from Tesco on the way

[UK Twin & Earth Cable]

I think you mean the new harmonised colours, UK is falling in line with europe, we will be using cable that is the same, grey outer sleave with blue/brown inner, earth is still green/yellow sleaved, just be careful with lighting as the common will not be the same, cable is on sale now at all elec retailers and I think screwfix have it as well.

[have you been robbed]

electric box broken open and main fuse taken, EDF replaced free of charge same day it was reported.

[Booking crossing with Van?]

I go over every 9 weeks with my van, have used seafrance P&O,and am going on Norfolk line next time, for a van you have to book by phone, except Norfolk line who have a box marked for a van. prices go up and down all the time so good luck

[Oh so quiet......Shhhhhh Shhhhhhhhhh]

your french accent sounds a bit south east London to me mate, any way back to watching the cricket

[timber merchant]

am in 16 near mansle, any body know of a timber merchant, need large quantity and boards, only found builders merchants on last visit.

[Where did you move to?]

renovating a property on edge of river in Fontclaireau, near main town Mansle (16)

[Flu fishing in the Doubs/Jura]

Just been to fishing show at NEC,given booklet on fly fishing in jura/Doubs.2 addresses 1. Federation du Doubs pourla peche et de la protection du milieu aquatique 4 rue du Dr Morel 25720 Beure tel 00 33 (0) 381411909
2.federation du Jura pour la peche et de la protection du milieu aquatique 28 rue des Ecoles 39 000 Lons-le-saunier
tel, 00 33 (0)384248696, hope this is of use, im renovating a hunting lodge on edge of river charante area 16 hope to be renting out next year, river full of trout & barbel.