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Building a new house in France: advice from an Architect

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new build in franceIf you are thinking of buying or building a new house in France, the award-winning architects, François Brunner & Olga Sanina, have provided some key professional advice about how to build a new house in France - the costs, the pitfalls and how to get it right. I also have obtained some key information from Paddy Gibbins, Managing Director of Artaxa Estate Agency, about the process for buying land in France to build a house.

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The 10 best places to live in France in 2024

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best places live in france bordeauxFrance regularly features in the Top 10 list of the best countries to move to. Here we analyse where are the 10 best places to live and work in France in 2024, covering the best French cities to work, to retire, to invest in property and the best places to study in France. We also cover the cheapest places in France to buy property.

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Setting up Healthcare Insurance in France for Visa and Residency applications

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healthcare in franceThe French health care system is widely regarded as the best in the World. If you are planning on moving to France and to live here for more than 3 months at a time, then it is a legal requirement for you to have health insurance in place. There are 4 different ways to arrange healthcare coverage in France. To understand each health insurance option and which one will suit your circumstance, you firstly need to understand how the French healthcare system operates.

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Perpignan long term rentals in France - 9 properties

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Perpignan long term rentals FrancePerpignan is situated in between the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenees, close to the Spanish border. With it's mild winters and long hot summers, it is the perfect destination for find a long term rental in France. Here we feature 9 long term rentals near Perpignan, France, currently available from through 2024 into 2025

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Long term house rental prices in France 2024-2025

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french house rental pricesThese are the average house rental prices in Southern France for a long term rentals for 2025 and 2026. These house rental prices apply to our main area of operation in Southern France, so covering the Languedoc, Midi-Pyrenees, Dordogne, Provence and Cote d'Azur. You will pay an additional premium of around 15% for rental properties in Toulouse, Montpellier, Avignon, Cannes and Nice.

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Moving to France for a new life in 2024

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moving to franceIf you are thinking about Moving to France in 2024 either for a long stay or a permanent move, then I would just like to pass on some tips from our own experience of relocating to France. We have lived in France for 17 years now. We have had some great days and we have had some catastrophic days. But on the whole we have had more good days than bad days. 

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10 Cottages to rent in France long term in 2024

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cottages rent in France long termIf you are looking for a long term rental in the South of France during 2024, then we have a number of French Cottage properties suitable for rental all year around. At Long term rentals in France we personally inspect all the Cottages that we advertise to make sure that they are properly equipped for a long term let.

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Buying a house in France: checklist of how to get it right

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buying house in france365Buying 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. 

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Moving to France: French driving licence & Registering a vehicle

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driving in france365If you are moving to France, the good news is that France recognizes a whole range of international driving licenses and you can legally drive on your foreign license for up to 12 months. But what happens then? What do you need to do to apply for a French driving licence? How do you register your vehicle in France and when do you need to do this? 

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Places to buy a house in France: Aniane, South France

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aniane property investments franceThe 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. 

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2023 is the right time to invest in Real Estate in France

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french real estate investment 2023If you are thinking of investing in real estate in 2023, possibly in France or Spain or Portugal, then you want to be sure that the future economic prospects of each country are solid. This article highlights some strong grounds for optimism for the French economy and the Property market in France over the next 5 years.

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Where to buy in France: The 5 star villages near Pezenas

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Pezenas property South FranceThere are 5 villages close to the historic town of Pezenas in the South of France, which I think represent the best places to buy a house in France during 2023. The property prices here are very stable (having risen by over 15% in the last 3 years) and these locations offer the chance to gain considerable rental return.

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Best places to buy a house in France: Neffies village

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Neffies village South FranceWe 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.

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Nezignan l'Eveque - property hot spot South France

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nezignan-l-eveque-property franceThere 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.

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Featured rental properties in France to rent in 2024

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French rental propertiesHere are some of our most popular rental properties in France currently available on Long term rentals in France for 2024 rentals. We specialise in monthly French rental properties in South France. Our featured rental properties cover popular locations such as Cote d'Azur, Provence, Carcassonne, Perpignan, Montpellier, Pezenas and Dordogne.

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Beziers long term rentals, France - to rent in 2025

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beziers france big wheelIn terms of a location for long term rentals in France, Beziers has everything going for it. It is just 10km from the Mediterranean coast. It has a great transport network. It has over 2,000 years of history and it is quickly regenerating itself for the 21st Century. Here we showcase 10 long term rental properties in Beziers and the surrounding villages available to rent during 2025.

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    Long term rentals in France

    Long Term Rentals in France provides the largest selection of long term lets across the South of France, Dordogne and Northern France. Our properties are all personally inspected and available for rentals of between 3 to 12 months.

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    Long Term Rentals in France
    68bis Avenue de Pezenas
    34320, Roujan, France.
    Tel: +33 6 51 68 93 26
    Email: Long Term Rentals