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.

If 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.

If you are buying a property in France in 2023 then you need to be aware of the real estate taxation costs involved. Often the French property taxes can have a big hit on people's budgets. In this article, Paddy Gibbins, from Artaxa Real Estate, gives you the in's and out's of all the different French Property taxes.

This 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).

Here are some of our most popular rental properties in France currently available on Long term rentals in France for 2024 rentals. We specialise in monthly French rental properties in South France. Our featured rental properties cover popular locations such as Cote d'Azur, Provence, Carcassonne, Perpignan, Montpellier, Pezenas and Dordogne.

Our guide to moving to France from USA, Canada, Australia & New Zealand covers everything you will need to know about applying for visas & residency in France, setting up health insurance, French tax implications and getting prepared for your new life in France. We also identify useful contacts that can assist you with your relocation to France.

Mortgage rates in France are predicted to fall to 2.75% during 2024, before returning below 2.5% during the early part of 2025. The long term interest rate in France currently stands at 3.19% (November 2023) and the interest rate on French Mortgages climbed to 3.6% in Q3 2023. The month of November however, saw the first fall in interest rates in France in over 2 years.

If you are considering renting out your holiday home in France or investing in property to rent out, then there is a particular tax advantageous scheme, called LMNP (Location meublée non professionnelle - non-professional furnished rental), which is specifically designed for private landlords.

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 coastal town of Meze is a real gem of a place to live in the South of France and an excellent location to buy a house in France. Meze is an old fishing village with a lovely harbour area and two sandy beaches and fast becoming a property hot spot in South France.

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. 

These 4 stunning architect-designed villas are all located next to the beach on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica. These Corsica long term rental villas provide the perfect place to arrive, kick-back and relax. Each villa is available for monthly rentals between October to April.

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.

This selection of long term rental properties near Narbonne, South France, are all available for monthly rentals during 2024 for between 3 months and 12 months. The beautiful old Roman town of Narbonne is a popular destination for renting property in France. The Mediterranean beaches are just 10km away, there is a TGV train station, excellent road network and easy access to 3 local airports.