Hi, I'm new to the forum, looks great BTW and packed full of interesting info. I've seen the property I want to buy, it's midway between St Cere and Rocamadour, near Gramat.... It's been on the market since at least March, possibly much longer, priced at 177000 euros...It's in need of renovation, no hot water or bathroom, (an old farm, plus out buildings)...What would be an appropriate offer without offending the owner? Because it needs so much work and I am not able to be there what would anyone suggest, do I need to appoint someone local, possibly English speaking to act as a project manager? What are the French tradesmen like when it comes to getting a job done on time? I'm hoping to perhaps move to France with my 15 year old son (16 in January), he is interested in going to university in France. Is this possible? Any advice would be greatly received. Steve