Don't buy that French ruin until you've listened to this — with veteran estate agent Dan Newton

About this episode

Dan Newton shares essential insights for potential buyers of renovation properties in France.

Thinking of buying a renovation property in France? Before you fall in love with a ruin on the internet, you might want to hear what someone who's been selling French property for 40 years has to say. Dan Newton - director and co-founder of Agence Newton, the first British person to hold a full real estate licence in Brittany, and the voice behind the popular French Estate Agent YouTube channel - joins Rosie and Sue for a frank, fascinating conversation. From budgeting realities and DPE ratings to 'vice cachée' claims and unlicensed property finders, this one is packed with things you didn't know you needed to know. For a detailed summary of the episode, along with a mini glossary of terms used in the show, head to the French Reno Diaries website and look for episode #17. What we talk about: Why two thirds of buyers walk away once they get proper renovation quotes. Whether flipping property works in France (spoiler: not really) and the official status that exists if you want to try. Location, location, location - why where you buy isn't just about where you want to live. DPE ratings explained - what they mean for buyers, sellers, holiday lets and long-term rentals, and why old…

People in this episode

Hosts: Rosie Ellis, Sue Peake-Russell

Guest: Dan Newton

Topics covered

• buying renovation property
• French real estate
• budgeting for renovations
• DPE ratings
• legal terms in property buying
• property flipping in France

Keywords

• French property
• renovation
• DPE ratings
• vice cachée
• real estate process
• property buying tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Agence Newton

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