Following a year of declining sales and a fall in house prices in France, 2024 is forecasted to be a 'challenging year' for the French property market. Up to August 2023, house sales fell by -16.6% in France (down from 1.2 million to 955,000) and house prices fell by just under 1%. The end of 2023 witnessed a very depressed housing market in France. Here we explain the reasons for this decline and why 2024 could be a good year for some house buyers in France.

The village of Aniane, is great place to buy a house in South France. This Southern French village is very beautiful and is served by excellent transport connections. From a property investment perspective, properties in Aniane can enjoy very good annual rental yields from summer holiday rentals, as well as long winter lets. 

If you are looking for long term lets in France in 2024, there are many factors that you will need to consider to find the right property for you. Here we have picked out 3 key considerations when searching for long term let properties in France: budget, location and size.

The French health care system is widely regarded as the best in the World. If you are planning on moving to France and to live here for more than 3 months at a time, then it is a legal requirement for you to have health insurance in place. There are 4 different ways to arrange healthcare coverage in France. To understand each health insurance option and which one will suit your circumstance, you firstly need to understand how the French healthcare system operates.

It is not always easy to rent a house in France on an annual or monthly basis if you are a foreigner. If you are looking to come to France during 2024, either to study, or to work or for a long vacation; then finding a suitable house to rent is obviously going to be high on your list of priorities. Unfortunately, the French system is not that geared up to help foreign nationals renting property in France on a long term basis, especially if they have no previous financial history in France. 

Although Brexit has made things more complicated, it is still perfectly possible British nationals to move to France in 2024 and to live in France permanently. You can stay for up to 90 days without a visa. If you want to stay longer, then there is a simple & straighforward process for applying for a long stay visa. UK nationals (like Canadians, Americans & Australians) can also apply for permanent French Residency, which enables them to live in France for up to 5 years. Here we outline the steps you need to follow for moving to France after Brexit and how you can live in France long term.

If you are thinking of investing in real estate in 2023, possibly in France or Spain or Portugal, then you want to be sure that the future economic prospects of each country are solid. This article highlights some strong grounds for optimism for the French economy and the Property market in France over the next 5 years.

In terms of a location for long term rentals in France, Beziers has everything going for it. It is just 10km from the Mediterranean coast. It has a great transport network. It has over 2,000 years of history and it is quickly regenerating itself for the 21st Century. Here we showcase 10 long term rental properties in Beziers and the surrounding villages available to rent during 2025.

If you are moving to France in 2024 and you need to keep to a budget, then finding a cheap house to rent is going to be your No.1 concern. This collection of 13 cheap long term rental properties in France under €700 won't break the bank and they will ensure that you can still live the dream in the South of France.

Choosing the right house to rent in France effectively comes down to 3 main considerations: size, budget and location. If you are looking for a house for long term rent in France during 2024, there are plenty of available properties to consider. Here we cover the main questions you should have on your checklist.

The Lot department in central Southern France is a very popular area for customers searching for long term rentals in France. The Lot department borders Dordogne to the West and the city of Toulouse is 1 hour to the South. The Lot contains some of the most beautiful villages in France, it is generally cheaper to live here, than compared to Dordogne and the local Cahors wines, truffles, foie gras and Rocamadour cheese are celebrated throughout France.

The marvellous region of Provence is the perfect destination for long term rentals in the South of France in 2026. Here we present 10 cottages for long term rentals in Provence, France, available from Autumn 2025 through to 2026. Provence is ever bit as magical as you imagine. The lavender fields, hilltop villages and the historical cities of Avignon, Arles and Aix en Provence all combine to create a wonderful destination for a long vacation in the South of France. 

France regularly features in the Top 10 list of the best countries to move to. Here we analyse where are the 10 best places to live and work in France in 2024, covering the best French cities to work, to retire, to invest in property and the best places to study in France. We also cover the cheapest places in France to buy property.

The role of a Notaire in France is often characterised as being nothing more than a glorified tax collector. But they do provide some key services when buying a property in France. All property purchases in France must be conducted through a professionally licensed Notaire. The Notaire or Notary is a French lawyer, trained specifically in French property law. 

The port town of Sete on the Mediterranean coast is a popular destination for customers looking for long term rental properties in South France. Don't be put off by the slightly scruffy outskirts to the town, in the centre you will find some beautiful old buildings built around a canal system. We love Sete and it has become one of the fastest growing property hot spots in the Languedoc. 

If you are considering investing in property in South of France during 2023, our rental calculator shows that for the right property investment decision, you can expect to earn between 7-10% return annually. The rental figures combine both short summer holiday lets and long term winter rental income.