Diandgarry

My hubby works at the local woodyard and they produce and erect log cabins. There are vaious types of kit builds but they are generally for maison secondaires and holiday lets so do not afford a good level of insulation. There are chalet rondins which are your grizzly adams whole log cabins  - and very expensive - or the wood construction with lapped boards outside. Hub says the latter sre the better option in that external boards can be replaced over time and you have greater flexibility to insulate the cavity between the internal and external wall. Hope that helps

The only consideration would be the capital gains tax if you are non resident, any outstanding taxes and also if a mortgage is used to purchase the property, the penalty for early repayment (which can be negotiated out of the contract at the time you take out the mortgage). Tax advisers must be employed over  a certain limit (at your expense) to ensure that the french government get what they are due. Also a recent change in the law means that notaires can be held accountable and responsible for any unpaid taxes as a result of their own mistakes - so you can bet they will do a thorough job before releasing the funds to you bank. Once done the money can be transferred anywhere you like but if over 10,000 sterling equivalent the banks are duty bound to report its transfer to the authorities in case of money laundering. All this can take some time so if you need a quick pay out - plan ahead! Hope that helps a bit

Hi, We have bought gammon in our local L'Clerc and ATAC supermarkets in 81 Mazamet. Found with all otehr pork joints etc., cannot remember name of supplier but I remember the packaging had bay leaves printed on it Only seem to stock over winter months and we ate so much cabbage with it that we were and from all exits!!