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Here's a short introduction to our renting a house or an apartment section for France, from how to set up utilities to where to live in Paris and moving to France.Renting versus buying a home in France is a common dilemma expats face when they arrive in their new location. You will need to take many factors into consideration before deciding, including how long you plan to live in your new country of residence and the current property market, and articles such as ‘Top five problems faced by renters in France’ and 'Should I buy or rent in France' offer useful advice.
Unless your company provides expat apartments, or you can find something through friends, it is advisable to go through a reliable rental agency. Click through the Expatica Renting section to help you get started, and read our article about setting up your utility service in France. For personal experiences, 'In search of a perfect house in France' tells the story of why one expat first rented and then bought not one but two houses in France.
What a good rental agent should know
As one Expatica article states: “A good agent should be able to tell you about the market, city, price and quality of housing—as well as restrictions that apply to expats, arrange visits for you, negotiate with landlords and provide a contract in English. Make sure they have a good choice of properties on their books.”
Rules and regulations for expat renting will differ depending on where you live. Therefore, make sure that you understand the terms of your rental contract. ‘Renting an apartment in Paris’ or 'Renting a home in France', for instance, outlines the important points for expat renting, including where to seek advice in case of rental disputes.
Moving to a different part of the country? Read our tips and pointers in 'On the move within France'.
Your questions about renting answered
Visit Expatica’s Ask the expert section to ask one of our advisors for advice on expat renting in France. Common questions include, ‘How can I get my deposit back when I feel that the house was left the way that I found it?’ and ‘What happens if I need to leave before my contract has expired?’
Expatica Housing Search
Use Expatica's Housing Search tool to help you find a place to buy or rent at the right price in the right location.
This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes information on business hierarchy, negotiations, and etiquette.
A listing of organizations in the Paris area that cater primarily to Americans living in France. Updated April 2011.
Our handy guide to the British community in Paris, from cricket clubs to Scottish country dancing lessons to where to find a jar of Marmite.
Here's a short introduction to our Banking section for those living in France, from how to open a bank account to Islamic banking and investments.
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