{"podcast":{"title":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED","slug":"french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","podcast_index_feed_id":7634906,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.frenchrenodiaries.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/20260109_120115_21a0b9125d00ac1693f1d50371b2ba34.png","author":"Rosie Ellis, Micala Wilkins and Sue Peake-Russell","episode_count":20,"summary":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED is your honest, no-fluff guide to renovating, restoring, and surviving property projects in France. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned renovator, or just dreaming of owning property in France, we provide real stories, insider tips, and actionable advice to help you avoid mistakes, save money, and navigate your renovation journey with confidence. From understanding French planning laws and insurance requirements to choosing the right people for the job when you haven't got the skills, time or qualifications to 'do it yourself', you'll find it here. And if you like hanging out with us, you can join us in between the 'meaty' shows for our 'rants and bants' episodes - where we get everything off our chests, no holds barred! Hosted by Rosie, Micala and Sue - three women who, along with their partners and husbands run trade-related businesses here in France and have completed a fair few renovation projects of their own - expect honest advice, plenty of laughs and a few WTF moments. Get more French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED! Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite listening app. Find downloadable guides based on each in-depth episode and sign up…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T18:21:01.137768+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906"},"episode":{"title":"Before you turn your French renovation into a business - the taxes, the costs and the exit strategy, with Lisa Clapisson","slug":"before-you-turn-your-french-renovation-into-a-business-the-taxes-the-costs-and-the-exit-strategy-with-lisa-clapisson","published_at":"2026-06-16T08:59:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/before-you-turn-your-french-renovation-into-a-business-the-taxes-the-costs-and-the-exit-strategy-with-lisa-clapisson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2918904","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/362663/2918904/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2026_06_16_08_57_45_0982d488-1289-4733-89f7-c48dfec8a14d.mp3","summary":"Thinking about buying a property in France and turning it into a business, such as a chambre d'hôtes, gîte complex, wedding venue or retreat centre? In this episode, we hear from Lisa Clapisson, a former French accountant turned business consultant who's spent years helping people navigate the reality of starting a business in France 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 #19. What we talk about: The biggest mistake people make when buying property in France for business Why running a gîte business isn't as easy as it used to be Why running a business as a 'micro entreprise' is often a very bad idea Why running a property-based business in France works better as secondary income The retreat business model and why renting a venue might be wiser The Capital gains tax implications of running a business from your main residence The importance of planning an exit strategy for your business Renovation tax deductions in France - and why artisan invoices are essential SCI, SARL, holding companies - choosing the right status for your business The most common myth about running a business in France 🎁 Exclusive special offer for French Reno Diaries listeners: Haute Gamme Fenêtre is offering a 7% discount to the first customers who order made-to-measure replacement windows and/or doors through either S.R. Charpenterie (Sue's company, based in the Gers) or Maison Bretagne (Rosie's company, in Brittany). Quote FRENCHRENO7 when you get in touch. Resources mentioned: Lisa Clapisson - contact Lisa via her website www.abcaccounting.fr, and get free advice from Lisa on her YouTube channel and Facebook page Chic et Unique Events - Sue and her business partner, Louisa's weddin…","meta_description":"Thinking about buying a property in France and turning it into a business, such as a chambre d'hôtes, gîte complex, wedding venue or retreat centre? 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