How much do flats and houses rent for in your area of France? See official data An interactive map allows you to check at commune level
Tips to save money when hiring a car in France From comparing deals to private swaps, and checking for extra costs and insurance, here is how
City in south-west France takes property owner to court for 鈧�100,000 The case is the latest move by authorities in France against short-term rental landlords
news Paris joins Marseille in banning key boxes in bid to stop illegal tourist lets 鈥楶ublic space cannot be privatised,鈥� says the mayor of Paris Centre, in a new rental crackdown
A guide to renting a flat or house in France: 14 questions We look at some vital questions to help new and existing tenants find their way on the French rental market
How do I register to offer a furnished gite rental in France? A new online registration system is now in place, but note there are income limits at which you become classed a 鈥榩rofessional鈥� renter
South of France tourist town to strictly limit short-term lets Villefranche-sur-Mer near Nice has more homes used for holiday lets than main year-round residencies
French clothes shops launch rental schemes: how do they work? The schemes are touted as an alternative to fast fashion and are no longer restricted to luxury brands but now include H&M and Kiabi
MPs propose further crackdown on short-term rentals on France Changes to taxation, and more power for local authorities to regulate lets, are part of bill being debated in parliament
10m虏 Paris flat attracts more than 700 applicants in seven days The flat is being offered for 鈧�610 per month
Breton town鈥檚 plan to offset second-homes with cheaper main homes Our French property update also looks at an insurance warning, energy ratings and mortgages and the popularity of 10m虏 Paris apartment for rent at 鈧�610 a month
Demand for rental properties in France soars Many landlords want to sell their properties instead of renting
Rent controls coming in for Pays-Basque The area has a high number of second homes and many properties are used for short-term tourist lets, pricing locals out of the usual rental market
Woman in France loses 鈧�1,300 in online car hire scam The victim made the error of communicating with the scammer outside of the online car hire platform
Declaring French property: exemptions, rents, joint owners, commercial We explain how tax officials check main or second-home status and clear up recurring queries on the new 鈥榖iens immobiliers鈥� form
Developer bans Airbnb-style rentals in new French homes The property developer hopes the move will ensure year-round accommodation for residents
Common errors that push up taxe fonci猫re: Five French property updates We also look at why it is important to consider neighbour complaints before signing off on renovation work
Can I rent a van in France and drop it off in the UK afterwards? Local French supermarkets often offer van rental, however they need to be returned to the same place
鈥業 get 鈧�3,000 a year鈥�: Heatwave sees spike in garden rentals in France The popularity of websites that enable people to spend a few hours in private gardens and pools across France is growing
Local taxes, energy audit: Four updates for property owners in France We also look at the story of a French island claiming nearly 鈧�500,000 in unpaid taxes from Airbnb and a challenge to overturn rent controls in Paris
Home energy rating problems and three other French property updates We look at a court case surrounding the rules on asking neighbours to prune trees encroaching on your land and why Airbnb 鈥榢ey safe boxes鈥� are unpopular in Lille
Do former tenants have a claim on our French house? In some cases in France, long-standing tenants have a droit de pr茅emption. We explain
Residents鈥� anger after French court suspends short-term rentals rule The court halted a measure designed to balance holiday rentals with long-term rentals in Pays Basque, prompting calls for a march and more legal action
Rise of private car rentals in France to beat company prices Visitors to Corsica have started to opt for rental agreements between individuals to save time and money
Can I rent out my refurbished outbuilding to a student in France? As long as specific rules are followed when renting a room or outbuilding, a property owner could benefit from tax breaks with rentals to students
New property website makes life easier for landlords in France The painful paperwork of renting out French property prompted landlord, Bruno Cantegrel, to launch the 鈥楳onsieur Hugo鈥� digital platform
Woman rents out French second home for few weeks, tenant refuses to go 鈥楩rench law is very protective of those who rent,鈥� one lawyer warns
Why rental prices across France are set to rise in 2022 Consumer price inflation is rising sharply in France after it slumped in 2020 with the pandemic. This will have a knock-on effect on rental prices as they are linked to inflation
Family transform 13th century French chapel into quirky holiday rental Artist has spent seven years renovating Chapelle Saint-Jean in the Eure-et-Loir - you won鈥檛 get wifi, but there will be some very special stained glass
French property investment simulator goes online A simulator displaying likely returns from buying properties to rent, or renting out an empty one, has been added to anil.org
What is changing in France in November 2020? Gas prices and cigarettes get more expensive, bank fees are capped, and winter rights for renters begin
Introducing Le Collectionist, the luxury rental home company Le Collectionist: It鈥檚 not an 鈥楢irbnb for the rich鈥� but a luxury home experience...
What changes in France from June 1 Aside from the second stage of France鈥檚 deconfinement this month (from June 2) gas prices are going down, electricity prices are going up, and there are some important tax dates to remember.
Tenant responsible for boiler maintenance in France Are landlords responsible for the servicing of boilers and for repairs if they break down?
Paris mayor warns Olympics of Airbnb sponsor 鈥榬isks鈥� The mayor of Paris has warned the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of the 鈥渞isks鈥� of short-term rental firm Airbnb, after the company was announced as a new sponsor of the Olympics Games.
French Mairies can soon request Airbnb property list French Mairies in local towns and cities will soon be able to request a list of all properties listed on online rental websites - such as Airbnb - in new rules designed to monitor the practice.
Village flats-for-pupils plan Cheap apartments are being offered to families by the mayor of a Var village to save the commune鈥檚 school from closure.
Website helps you rent out your pool Swimmy has 16,000 subscribers and allows private owners to rent their pools
Tenant who sublet flat must repay 鈧�27,000 The tenant of a flat overlooking Notre Dame Cathedral in the centre of Paris has been told to repay the owner 鈧�27,000 he received from Airbnb bookings as he had sublet it without the landlord鈥檚 permission.
Airbnb and Century 21 sign sublet agreement in Paris Homeowners and renters in Paris and beyond look set to profit from a new subletting partnership trial signed between home-sharing website Airbnb and estate agent Century 21.
Homeowner in French town takes revenge on bad tenants A homeowner in a small French town has received overwhelming support after he dumped a lorry full of rubbish and old furniture left by his former tenants, in front of their new property.
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City collective funds home for homeless family Group in Nice hope to help more families find places to live
What changes in France on January 1 The price of stamps, parking, and banking are all set to rise on January 1, along with the minimum wage, while changes the number of mandatory vaccinations increases to 11, and changes in rental regulations come into force.
Must I pay capital gains tax? I am told that if I have rented out part of my main residence for holiday rentals I have to pay capital gains tax on the sale of my house. I pay my taxes in France. Is this true? D.L.
Fines soar for Paris Airbnb rental landlords Fines for illegally renting through avenues such as Airbnb are growing
Landlords require safety certificates by July 1 Mandatory gas and electricity safety checks introduced as part of Loi Alur
Changes that might affect you from April 1 A raft of changes to rules and regulations, from tradesmen to food labelling, come into force
