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Moving to France for a new life in 2024

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moving to franceIf you are thinking about Moving to France in 2024 either for a long stay or a permanent move, then I would just like to pass on some tips from our own experience of relocating to France. We have lived in France for 17 years now. We have had some great days and we have had some catastrophic days. But on the whole we have had more good days than bad days. 

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Building a new house in France: advice from an Architect

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new build in franceIf you are thinking of buying or building a new house in France, the award-winning architects, François Brunner & Olga Sanina, have provided some key professional advice about how to build a new house in France - the costs, the pitfalls and how to get it right. I also have obtained some key information from Paddy Gibbins, Managing Director of Artaxa Estate Agency, about the process for buying land in France to build a house.

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Beziers long term rentals, France - to rent in 2025

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beziers france big wheelIn 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.

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Buy to holiday let property investment in France

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Buy to let FranceEver thought of owning your own home in the South of France and using it to fund your retirement. An impossible dream? Here we explain how owning a buy-to-let investment property in the South of France could be a lot easier than you thought and why 2023 is the right time to buy property in South France.

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Property advice: what and where to buy in France

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property-advice-franceThis morning I was contacted by a customer looking for advice on buying a property in South France. This was my reply on where and what to buy in France in 2023. We do get asked these questions a lot and this particular customer has summarised the general pattern for prospective house buyers.

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Long term house rental prices in France 2024-2025

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french house rental pricesThese are the average house rental prices in Southern France for a long term rentals for 2025 and 2026. These house rental prices apply to our main area of operation in Southern France, so covering the Languedoc, Midi-Pyrenees, Dordogne, Provence and Cote d'Azur. You will pay an additional premium of around 15% for rental properties in Toulouse, Montpellier, Avignon, Cannes and Nice.

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Building a house in France: buying off-plan

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If you are looking to build a house in France, one alternative to a self-build project, is to buy a property off-plan, direct from the property developer. Whilst this is the simplest option for constructing a house in France and the property developers themselves will be able to assist you setting up the finances, there is some hidden factors that you should be careful about before embarking on this option.

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Marseillan long term rentals by the coast in France 2025

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marseillan france long term rentalsThe coastal town of Marseillan has become one of the most popular places for long term rentals in the Languedoc region of South France. It is fairly easy to see why. It has access to some of the best beaches on the Languedoc coast, it has a beautiful harbour ringed with bars and restaurants and it has excellent transport links.

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How much does it cost to build a house in France?

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If you are looking to self-build a house in France, there are a number of very useful resources for calculating the likely build costs. The elements include the price of land, standard building materials estimates, the cost of services and utility connections, as well as fees for building permits and property taxes.

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Where to rent in France in 2024?

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long term rent in FranceThis is my list of the top 10 towns to find a house or apartment to rent in France on a long term basis during 2024. The list is based on my travels throughout France over the last 20 years and is determined by a number of different factors such as the weather, local transport network, things to do & see, affordability of rental properties, local services, quality of life and my own personal observations.

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10 Cottages to rent in France long term in 2024

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cottages rent in France long termIf you are looking for a long term rental in the South of France during 2024, then we have a number of French Cottage properties suitable for rental all year around. At Long term rentals in France we personally inspect all the Cottages that we advertise to make sure that they are properly equipped for a long term let.

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20 houses for long stay rentals in France [available from Oct 2024 to 2025]

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long term rentals in france 2023This selection of houses for long stay rentals in France are all currently available from October 2024 to 2025. Some of the properties will take 12 month all year around rentals, but some are reserved for weekly rentals during the summer months. The prices quoted exclude the utility bills (which as a rough rule of thumb come to around 15-18% of the monthly rental price).

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Apartments for rent in France long term

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apartments to rent franceThis selection of apartments for rent in France are all currently available for long term rentals from between 3-12 months. When renting an apartment in France, the monthly rental price normally excludes the utility bills. The reservation process is very simple, we will just need to receive copies of your ID, confirmation of your permanent home address and some evidence of your ability to pay the rent.

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5 reasons to invest in property in France in 2023

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property investment franceThere are 5 very good reasons why you should consider investing in property in France during 2023. Whether you are looking to add to your buy-to-let property portfolio or to purchase a second home; the South of France represents an exceptional opportunity for property investment.

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Perpignan long term rentals in France - 9 properties

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Perpignan long term rentals FrancePerpignan is situated in between the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenees, close to the Spanish border. With it's mild winters and long hot summers, it is the perfect destination for find a long term rental in France. Here we feature 9 long term rentals near Perpignan, France, currently available from through 2024 into 2025

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    Provence long term rentals

    Rent a long term property in Provence, France

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    Discover our long term rental properties in the Languedoc

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    Find long term rental properties in St Tropez, Cannes & Nice

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    Beach houses to rent long term

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    Long term rentals in France

    Long Term Rentals in France provides the largest selection of long term lets across the South of France, Dordogne and Northern France. Our properties are all personally inspected and available for rentals of between 3 to 12 months.

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    Long Term Rentals in France
    68bis Avenue de Pezenas
    34320, Roujan, France.
    Tel: +33 6 51 68 93 26
    Email: Long Term Rentals