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Is my information safe with French estate agents?

Using major national estate agencies is an option if you need to have more confidence

‘Check your rent is not too high’: Mixed reaction to new Paris poster

The campaign contributes to the ‘clichéd, outdated caricature of the chubby, arrogant landlord’, one property specialist says

What are the documents that a landlord cannot request from a tenant in France?

Renters can refuse certain invasive demands from property owners

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Inheritance in France: Can lodging a child for low rent cause issues?

The French supreme court has overturned a decision by the court of appeal on what constitutes a ‘gift’ by a parent

House sharing in France can benefit retired people and the young

Intergenerational house sharing is growing in popularity in France as a solution to both housing problems and feelings of isolation

Landlord arrested for paying man to scare non-paying tenants in Nice

Tenants had changed locks to stop the landlord from entering the home. He is now banned from going near the property

Is DPE energy certificate needed for property used for Airbnb rentals?

Proposed rules may impact properties whatever the platform used to rent them

Paris joins Nice, Lille and other cities crackdown on ‘key boxes’

If a vote against the boxes goes ahead, owners risk them being removed next month

Can I get a discount for paying rent up front in France?

Some landlords may be willing to negotiate prices, but only under certain conditions

Confusion over French holiday lets after tax rules tightened in error

Amendment lowering tax reductions for short-term lets was not removed from 2024 budget law which was forced through parliament

Explainer: how to find a guarantor so as to rent a flat in France

Most rental contracts demand ‘a person of confidence’ to pay rent in case you cannot

Who holds the deposit for a French rental property?

There are rules on how the deposit is managed during the rental period

Couple let French home to woman for 3 days but she refuses to leave

The timing of contract means French rental truce prevents eviction

Bat invasion and buying at auction: French property news and updates

Our pick of recent property articles that you might have missed

Boiler service among tenant’s responsibilities when renting in France

We take a look at who is liable for tax, bills, maintenance and repairs when letting a property

More drivers in France opt to lease a car than buy a new one

For the first time ever, lease hire has overtaken sales

Landlord held responsible by French court for squatter’s fall in flat

The victim, who had not paid rent for more than two years, was hospitalised when a rusty guard rail broke in the property

French man faces legal battle over yurts he rents for free to families

The 60-year-old from near Nantes says he was forced to act due to skyrocketing rent prices. His local mairie says he must dismantle the yurts as he does not have a building permit

Two-year squatter ordeal led French landlord to consider hunger strike

The 57-year-old woman was left desperate after her tenant refused to pay €600 rent payment and ignored an eviction notice

Recap: 14 new rules and health changes in France

Flood warning app, psychologists visits and cheaper fuel - here are some French regulation changes that could affect you and your property

Should we pay ‘taxe d'habitation’ if not in French house on January 1?

Covid and Brexit rules meant many non-residents were not physically in France on January 1 but remain liable to pay

French website makes rental paperwork easier for tenants and landlords

The new online platform aims to protect the interests of both parties and to cut down on fraud and the use of illegal documents

Key questions when letting your property for summer

As we enter summer and ‘high season’, many readers will be considering renting out their French homes or second properties to take advantage of the extra income, especially in popular tourist areas.

Seven money changes coming into effect in France in October

From gas tariffs to unemployment benefit to Netflix subscriptions, we explain how your finances may be affected

€15,000 fine for Paris Airbnb landlord upheld by court

Courts have ruled against property owners’ right to rent out second homes in cities in France without informing local authorities. More fines for other rule-breakers are expected

What changes in France from June 1

Aside from the second stage of France’s deconfinement this month (from June 2) gas prices are going down, electricity prices are going up, and there are some important tax dates to remember.

Airport car hire warning

I hired a car from Green Motion at Stansted Airport and returned it on time, undamaged.

Rents soar in Paris after caps axed

Tenants forced to dig ever deeper for places to live in capital

Homeowner in French town takes revenge on bad tenants

A homeowner in a small French town has received overwhelming support after he dumped a lorry full of rubbish and old furniture left by his former tenants, in front of their new property.

City collective funds home for homeless family

Group in Nice hope to help more families find places to live

What is available for the average rent...

Average rents in Paris are nearly twice those elsewhere in France

Monthly rent for empty car space

For people living in the country a parking place usually comes with the property but for those living or working in a town or city it may be a bit more difficult.

Landlord responsibilities for unfurnished properties

What are the responsibilities of landlords renting out unfurnished properties? J.J.

Mythbuster: French prefer renting to buying

A few years ago a UK daily newspaper ran an article on how English people ‘see themselves as kings of their own castles’ while the ‘Germans and French prefer to rent’.

Fines soar for Paris Airbnb rental landlords

Fines for illegally renting through avenues such as Airbnb are growing

Airbnb hosts may face social charges

Rental income rule change should only affect multiple-property owners

Rent a car one-way for just €1

Yes, there's a catch... drivers are returning vehicles for car-hire companies, so no return included

Bed bugs common in most cities

Hoteliers, guesthouse owners and holiday rentals face rising problem