The coastal town of Marseillan in the Languedoc South France, has over the last 10 years become one of the most popular places to buy a house in France. It is pretty easy to see why. In short, Marseillan is the perfect place to buy a holiday home or to live in South France.

Find out how you can rent out your second home in France to maximize the rental income and avoid some of the French tax issues and tenancy/legal problems. If you own a house in France and you are thinking about renting it out for either summer rentals in 2023 or for longer term rentals, then there are a number of factors you need to consider.

This morning I was contacted by a customer looking for advice on buying a property in South France. This was my reply on where and what to buy in France in 2023. We do get asked these questions a lot and this particular customer has summarised the general pattern for prospective house buyers.

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.

If you are considering investing in property in South of France during 2023, our rental calculator shows that for the right property investment decision, you can expect to earn between 7-10% return annually. The rental figures combine both short summer holiday lets and long term winter rental income. 

These are the latest houses to rent in France long term that we have added to Long term rentals in France. The houses are available to rent from October 2023, with many being available for monthly rentals throughout 2024. Our houses for rent in Cote d'Azur are proving especially popular with customers, as well as a couple of new Provence houses to rent.

There are a number of reasons why the village of Nezignan l'Eveque in South France has become such a property hotspot in the last 10 years. It is located close to the Mediterranean beaches, it has excellent transport links, property prices are rising and it is one of the prettiest villages in the Languedoc.

With a growing number of holiday homes in France being advertised for weekly and monthly rentals, now is the time to get smart about promoting your second home in France. Here is our top 10 guide to promoting your French property for short and long term rentals.

We often get asked by clients to identify the best places to buy a house in France. It is not always easy because the property search criteria is influenced by personal choice. But I actually think that the pretty village of Neffies is a good place to buy in Southern France because it ticks a lot of boxes for property buyers.

The departments of Dordogne, Charente and Lot in central South West France are always popular with our long term rental customers when they are searching for a place to live in France. It is easy to see why this beautiful area of rural France attracts so many visitors in the summer months, but what is it like to live here all year around?

The cost of living in France is certainly not as cheap as it used to be. The French government advise that a single person will need at least €1,800 euros per month to move to France and live comfortably (and €3,600 euros for a couple). This is certainly the minimum income that is required for a long stay visa for France.

Buying a house is always an emotional experience, but from what I have observed, buying a house in France is especially emotionally driven. Here is a checklist of things to consider when buying property in France to help you make that right decision. 

The old French province of the Limousin is centered around the city of Limoges and covers the modern departments of Haute-Vienne, Corrèze and Creuse. This is one of the least densely populated areas of France and definitely the place to find cheaper long term rental properties in France.

I was on a plane a few years back and the man next to me asked the same question that I always get asked: "Why did you move to France?". It is a simple question, with a complex answer. But also, isn't it obvious why you would move to France? 

The village of Aniane, is great place to buy a house in South France. This Southern French village is very beautiful and is served by excellent transport connections. From a property investment perspective, properties in Aniane can enjoy very good annual rental yields from summer holiday rentals, as well as long winter lets. 

Spending time by the beach in France throughout the year is a great plan. This collection of Coastal long term rental properties in South France, are all available for 3 to 9 month rentals from Autumn 2024 through to 2025.