Angoulême - any opinions?

[Macron]

Defo rent at first, perhaps even for the full 5 tbh, especially if you want to be off or buying up the value chain later.

Try also

selodger.com
Maisonsetappartements.fr
Frenchconnections.co.uk has lots owned by brits, there is a for sale section and most of them should be in good nick because they’re probably available to let. May also this give you rental ideas...

Leggett are a challenge, untrained Brits pricing props ostensibly for a Brit audience and Brit property market assumptions. It’s no wonder they have 3844 reduced properties at the time I write this.

I would honestly spend some months close to where you think you want to be sussing the different areas, and you won’t have difficulty finding Brits anywhere who will be welcoming and full of advice, as well as help to get through the paperwork crap you will come across.

You’ll then find which area has what you want, and the Brits, plus local agents and Mairie between them will offer you heaps if you do want to buy, much off market.

ETA forgot about superimmo.com which is useful in some cases, and pap.fr which I've just sold through (although in 06, so a much wider market that this area).

Edited by Macron on Monday 29th June 16:16

[smifffymoto]

Where ever you move be prepared for those who will want their pound of flesh and when you leave,those that will strip the flesh from the bones.
Usually come in the form of expat builders and nosey fkers.

[Magooagain]

smifffymoto said:

Where ever you move be prepared for those who will want their pound of flesh and when you leave,those that will strip the flesh from the bones.
Usually come in the form of expat builders and nosey fkers.

Blimey Smiffy that's a bit sour.

[smifffymoto]

If you’re green and don’t speak French around the Eymet area,you are rich pickings.Some around here I wouldn’t piss on.

[Magooagain]

smifffymoto said:

If you’re green and don’t speak French around the Eymet area,you are rich pickings.Some around here I wouldn’t piss on.

Yes it happens unfortunately and I know of one fella round my way that has shafted a fair few people.
And those people are quite bright aswell,I just can't understand how he gets away with it as he is so transparent and flakey.

Although I've expierienced some sharp character's as customers also.

But I've seen the same in Ireland and the U.K.

[Doofus]

Magooagain said:

Yes it happens unfortunately and I know of one fella round my way that has shafted a fair few people.
And those people are quite bright aswell,I just can't understand how he gets away with it as he is so transparent and flakey.

Bob?

[Sebastian Tombs]

Paul-427 said:

Hi Sabastian

I know the property you are looking at, but have not been inside so cannot comment on that.

The carpark is very quiet and I think there maybe 1 or 2 buses a day, so noise and pollution is far from a problem !!

The Boulangerie and restaurant, Chez Hannah's are open all year round. There is nothing else here

The only other transport hub is Limoges.

Like most French villages, it is very quite although some may say dead lol

Hi Paul,

Cheeky Q: We're having no response from the agents about this (Leggets of course!) If you happen to go past the place would you mind checking to see if there is a private sale ad in the window? I want to get a viewing organised.

[Sebastian Tombs]

Also anyone: Brillac 16500 - yay or nay?

[Magooagain]

Brillac is nice if its not in the high street. Nice little shop/bar/garage also a chemist and doctors a school also.Some very nice hidden corners around there with nice houses.
Again great place for walking and fishing.

Again not far from Confolens 17klms.
Esse is a short drive through a country lane,which has a nice restaurant.

[Paul-427]

Sebastian Tombs said:

Hi Paul,

Cheeky Q: We're having no response from the agents about this (Leggets of course!) If you happen to go past the place would you mind checking to see if there is a private sale ad in the window? I want to get a viewing organised.

Sebastian,

I will try to swing by in the next few days.

[Paul-427]

Sebastian, no private number anywhere.

[W124Bob]

I was near Ruffec about three years ago , stayed at a an Airbnb in Villefagan which was very quiet. It was funny how the local bar was run by an English couple but full every evening with local farmers drinking rose with peach liqueur, they had also introduced the locals to curry and fish and chips ! I don't know how the couple worked out who drank what but I do know that 4 glasses only cost €5 at the end of the session. As for Ruffec I found Civray nicer, I visited both on markets days and found Civray had a nicer market square IMO. At the time the two towns were on the verge of loosing good train links as a brand new TGV route was nearing completion, locals were not happy about the loss of service. Sadly Mrs W124bob doesn't like France very much so my trips over tend to be limited.

[Sebastian Tombs]

Well, we have just had an offer accepted on a lovely house in Saint-Germain-de-Confolens!
Now for the tricky part...

[Magooagain]

Sebastian Tombs said:

Well, we have just had an offer accepted on a lovely house in Saint-Germain-de-Confolens!
Now for the tricky part...

With a barn and garden over the road by the river?

[Sebastian Tombs]

Magooagain said:

With a barn and garden over the road by the river?

That's the one.

[Magooagain]

Yes I saw someone there at the weekend.
It's Roberts and Paulette's house.

I've had some great times there over the years and I would often stop for a drink with him on my way home from work.

Things have got better in St Germain recently with the wine bar just opening and the new little chalet bar in the Champ Foire park.

The soil in the garden is fantastic for growing veg due to the years and years of river silt when in flood.

If you want any work done then I'm your man and I'm local.

Good luck.

[Sebastian Tombs]

Magooagain said:

Yes I saw someone there at the weekend.
It's Roberts and Paulette's house.

I've had some great times there over the years and I would often stop for a drink with him on my way home from work.

Things have got better in St Germain recently with the wine bar just opening and the new little chalet bar in the Champ Foire park.

The soil in the garden is fantastic for growing veg due to the years and years of river silt when in flood.

If you want any work done then I'm your man and I'm local.

Good luck.

That's amazing! When we get there we will have to meet up.

It's a great little place with the potential to be even better. We're so happy to have got it.
We had a drink at the chalet bar after viewing the place, and sat by the river.

[citizensm1th]

Logis Hôtel Emeraude does a nice lunch or it did the last time I was there.

Did you buy the white house on the fork in the road on Route de Villevert?

[Magooagain]

Sebastian Tombs said:

Magooagain said:

Yes I saw someone there at the weekend.
It's Roberts and Paulette's house.

I've had some great times there over the years and I would often stop for a drink with him on my way home from work.

Things have got better in St Germain recently with the wine bar just opening and the new little chalet bar in the Champ Foire park.

The soil in the garden is fantastic for growing veg due to the years and years of river silt when in flood.

If you want any work done then I'm your man and I'm local.

Good luck.

That's amazing! When we get there we will have to meet up.

It's a great little place with the potential to be even better. We're so happy to have got it.
We had a drink at the chalet bar after viewing the place, and sat by the river.

Ah that's great. Don't be surprised to see Robert visiting at some point when you are in the house.
He is a real character with real old Charentaise patois vocabulary.
Through him and his pals I've learnt a lot.

Yes we should have a beer together etc.
Best of luck.

[Sebastian Tombs]

citizensm1th said:

Logis Hôtel Emeraude does a nice lunch or it did the last time I was there.

Did you buy the white house on the fork in the road on Route de Villevert?

No, we'll be 4 km up the river in St Germain