Rants & Bants episodes are informal, off-the-cuff chats - think of them like secretly recorded calls. Less polish, more spontaneity - but always insightful!

What we discuss in this episode

• Why renovation TV and YouTube often create unrealistic expectations (for a deeper dive into this topic, listen to Episode #3: The reality behind the dream: What YouTube and TV shows don't tell you about renovating in France.
• The hidden realities behind “cheap” French properties and big renovation dreams.
• Awkward truths about quotes, costs and why trades need to make a profit (for more about costs, listen to  ...