10 Reasons To Rent Before Buying Property In France

• Rent before you buy property in France 1.

If you want somewhere out “in the sticks” away from everyone, just think what it will be like with a foot of snow and your car won’t start.

• Rent before you buy property in France 2.

How far is it to the nearest shops? Unless you make your own bread, you’ll need to shop every day. Power cuts aren't un-heard of so what about that electric oven or bread machine you bake your bread in?

• Rent before you buy property in France 3.

If you want Internet access, is there ADSL available? Although this is becoming more widespread, it is by no means everywhere. Just try and remember what dial-up is like!

• Rent before you buy property in France 4.

You can check out the area in all weather conditions. What looks beautiful in the summer can be a nightmare in the winter.

• Rent before you buy property in France 5.

Although it’s rare, I have heard of some French neighbours being awkward and unhelpful. If you’re renting, you won’t be there long.

• Rent before you buy property in France 6.

How far from “civilisation” are you? Although it seems wonderful having a lot of space to yourself, it’s occasionally nice to pop into the local Tabac for an aperitif and catch up on the local news.

• Rent before you buy property in France 7.

Think of the rest of the family. If your spouse or children decide they don’t like living in France after all or have problems at school, it is a lot easier to cancel a rental agreement than sell a property. It happens... a lot!

• Rent before you buy property in France 8.

Long term lets in France are usually very reasonable compared to paying a mortgage.

• Rent before you buy property in France 9.

If you thought having somewhere with lots of land and your own forest would be fun, it will help you realise that you will have to maintain it all and hectares of pine trees are useless. You can’t even burn them.... Did you know pine is terrible for log fires?

• Rent before you buy property in France 10.

It will also help you decide what type of heating you prefer. With the price of oil and electricity rising continually, you will realise that a wood-burner is almost compulsory.

If you find you have made a mistake with your property purchase, it is an expensive business re-selling and buying again.

Ok so that was 11, you get the last one for free :O)

Rent Before You Buy Property In France... It can only make sense!

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Why not buy a place in France right away?

With house prices being so much cheaper in France than in the UK it is tempting to pile in and buy a place straight away. This temptation is getting harder to resist due to the inevitable rise in property prices in France due to the influx of 'cashed up' Brits, certainly in the more popular locations.

So, why should I rent a property in France? you may be asking.

So many factors aren't immediately apparent when considering buying a home in France and it's easy to fall foul of the end of house hunter holiday panic buying. People have bought the place of their dreams only to find out too late the money required to refurbish it is over their budget. Other aspects not immediately apparent when caught up in the excitement of a beautiful, rural property purchase are the 45 minute drive to reach a town starts to lose it's appeal especially when you forget something off your list, after all it's not like nipping out to Sainsburys.

The worry of being so remote if the unthinkable happened and you were to suffer an accident is something many people won't consider possibly until the first heavy snowfall cuts them off with no power, no phone and a 10 mile walk to get to the nearest house. Well at least the oil fired heating will still work in the event of a power cut wont it? .... Not without a generator to run the fuel pump it won't.....

For some people this may be part of the adventure but for others it can creep up and slap them in the face when they least need it or it may just be a constant worry nagging in the back of their mind, what if? What if?

How important is it to know you're buying a place where you want to live that is everything you really want and expect?

Rent a French property long term before you buy, try it out and know for sure you want to buy a place in France and that you want to buy a place that is where it is.

Let's Rent A Property In France

More people than ever are leaving Britain and moving abroad and many of those are deciding that France is the place for them. No wonder then that experts are saying that property prices in areas of France popular with the British are beginning to climb.

Of course there are many web-sites, magazines and British Estate Agents all dedicated to persuading you that they have the perfect property for you, so it’s not surprising that people get confused.

But, how do you go about finding that perfect place that you can call home amongst all these offers? There really is no substitute for living in France and finding your own perfect home, but of course that means you will need to look for a property that is to let and then take your time finding your dream home.

There are many British people with properties in France who will rent them out to make a little extra cash, which of course helps to pay the bills. Experience tells us that you should be looking for a long term let in France, to enable you to spend time finding your dream home. And this means that you can now experience the wonderful life available to you, before committing yourself on a more permanent basis to a particular area.

Check out our main site for available long term lets in France.

Good hunting.

Short term property rentals in the Champagne-Ardennes

Champagne-Ardennes, is in northeast France. The region, designated for the production of Champagne, includes parts of the adjoining departments of Yonne in Burgundy, Aisne in Picardie, Seine-et-Marne in Ile-de-France, and Meuse in Lorraine. The old French province of Champagne roughly covered this same area. The name Champagne, is derived from the Latin word campagna, meaning countryside.

Wildlife flourishes in the magnificent verdant forests and lakes and rivers are a backdrop for outdoor activities, including cycling, boating, fishing and hiking. When in Champagne, visit the world renowned champagne houses and caves.

Click below to view properties in a department within Champagne-Ardennes

Haute Marne | Marne | Aube | Ardennes | view all...

Short term property rentals in Brittany

Situated in the extreme northwest of France, the Region of Brittany is known for its scenic villages, towns and picturesque landscapes. Its rugged indented coastline is littered with small and pretty fishing villages. To the north the region has a rocky landscape and to the south sandy, sun swept beaches. Fishing, farming and tourism are the important sectors of Brittany's economy and of the three, fishing is the mainstay. Brittany's capital is Rennes.

Click below to view properties in a department within Brittany

Morbihan | Ille de Vilaine | Finistère | Cotes d'Amour | view all...

Short term property rentals & Gites in the Aquitaine

From the flat, sandy plains and pine forests of the Landes to the beautiful lagoon of the Bassin d'Arcachon... Aquitaine is immensely diverse.
Bordeaux is one of the best and most established wine growing regions in France, with brandy lovers visiting the town of Cognac.
Towards the Pyrenees a Spanish feel takes hold in the popular resorts of Bayonne and Biarritz and the valley of the Dordogne provides a sharp contrast.

Click below to view properties in a department within Aquitaine

Dordogne | Gironde | Landes | Pyrénées Atlantique | Lot et Garonne | view all...

Short term property rentals & Gites in the Alsace

Located in eastern France and bordering Germany. The eastern slopes of the Vosges mountains. Although there is heavy industry the countryside and villages are very beautiful. The region also has excellent wines and a renowned traditional cuisine. There is a strong local dialect which is still spoken, a mixture of French and German.

Click below to view properties in a department within Alsace

Bas Rhin | Haut Rhin | view all...

Let’s rent a property in France

More people than ever are leaving Britain and moving abroad and many of those are deciding that France is the place for them. No wonder then that experts are saying that property prices in areas of France popular with the British are beginning to climb.

Of course there are many web-sites, magazines and British Estate Agents all dedicated to persuading you that they have the perfect property for you, so it’s not surprising that people get confused.

But, how do you go about finding that perfect place that you can call home amongst all these offers? There really is no substitute for living in France and finding your own perfect home, but of course that means you will need to look for a property that is to let and then take your time finding your dream home.

There are many British people with properties in France who will rent them out to make a little extra cash, which of course helps to pay the bills. Experience tells us that you should be looking for a long term let in France, to enable you to spend time finding your dream home. And this means that you can now experience the wonderful life available to you, before committing yourself on a more permanent basis to a particular area.

For available long term lets in France, just go to www.letsrentpropertyinfrance.com

Good hunting.

Alan.
www.letsrentpropertyinfrance.com

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