After more than 70 years promoting rural tourism, Gîtes de France is moving towards modernising its operations to compete with global holiday rental platforms.
A slum landlord who rented out a mouldy and windowless basement apartment in Marseille has been handed a two-year suspended prison term and fined €20,000.
When renting an apartment, you might be presented with a rental contract called a 'bail code civil', which offers fewer legal protections than a standard French contract - here are some thing to know before agreeing to one.
A couple who rented out their French apartment on Airbnb have been ordered to pay €12,500 to their neighbours, even though there was no specific ban in the building’s regulations.
Across France, tourist towns are facing a housing crisis. Platforms like Airbnb are accused of siphoning off available properties for rent, worsening the housing shortage, and driving up real estate prices - leading more and more local authorities to take action.
It can be difficult to find a house or apartment to rent in France - especially if you're searching in the big cities like Paris. So here's a list of the apps that make things a little easier.
Holiday-let landlords in one popular resort in south-west France will soon have to let an additional property to longer-term tenants after a court ruling drew a line under a three-year legal battle.
In France, whether you’re married, pacsé or simply a couple living together affects the rules on renting property – from who’s responsible for paying the rent to what happens if one of you wants to move out.
Cities across France are cracking down on key boxes, as they aim to ease the housing crisis by reducing the number of short-term tourist rentals. But any 'bans' are actually quite limited. Here's what you need to know
Finding somewhere to live in France can be a real challenge – and some unscrupulous landlords have tried to take advantage of prospective tenants by asking for a deposit before they have even viewed a property.
Most people will take out home insurance when they move to France - but if you ever need to claim on it you need to know the type of claim to make, and how to do that.
If you're buying, selling or renting a property in France you will need to get an energy rating, and the score given to the property will affect how or even if you can sell or rent it, with new restrictions coming into force on January 1st 2025.
Real estate agents the world over have their own particular jargon, but it can be even harder to understand in a foreign language. So here is our list of key terms and vocabulary found in French property advertisements.
French law places strict limits on what a landlord has the right to demand of new and existing tenants – from the size of the security deposit to whether they can smoke or keep pets. Here is what both tenants and landlords need to know.
A total of 24 communes in south-west France will be able to impose rent controls, the government has decided - joining a growing list of French towns and city that (nominally at least) limits the rents that landlords can charge.
It can seem like Catch 22 - you need a French address for a visa or to enter the country, but you can't rent a place until you're in the country. Here is how to secure your first French address.
Popular tourist destinations in France will soon be able to impose stricter controls on short-term seasonal property rentals such as Airbnbs after the government announced a series of measures to counter housing shortages.
The joint ownership fees (les charges de copropriété) for apartments in France or are in the rise meaning renters and property owners could shell out more in 2023.
If you buy or rent an apartment in France you'll likely need to pay "les charges de copropriété", or joint-ownership fees. Here's what you need to know about them and why you should always fact or them in to your budget.
If you're after a short-term rental in France you might be offered a 'bail mobilité' (mobility lease) - here's how these work and whether they're a good deal.
Pests (of the animal and fungal kind) are a common part of the experience of living in France, particularly in the cities - here's what you need to know if you have unwelcome visitors in your home.
If you are looking to be either a landlord or tenant in France, you have likely experienced some confusion surrounding rental (or security) deposits. Here is what you need to know:
