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Buying To Rent Out Property In France
January 24, 2012 | 
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Purchasing property for sale in France so that you can lease it out when it is not being lived in is becoming an increasingly favoured thing to do. For this to be done successfully the situation of the property is really fundamental. The property needs to be somewhere where people would want to come to. France is a very large country and consequently there are only certain sectors where tourists visit. If your house is not in a well-known area such as Brittany or Provence, it is potentially difficult to attract visitors. But, homes in less well-known areas will be less expensive and there won’t be as much market competition. It is essential to come to a medium, somewhere that is not too expensive and somewhere that is relatively familiar to people. Seeking out property for sale in France needs a lot of research and resources.
Properties in urban areas are cheaper but more difficult to lease out than those in countryside areas as people are usually favour tranquillity and a bit of peace and quiet over hustle and bustle. However properties can be too rural and cut off from services which some potential clients can frown upon. Most visitors will, with any luck, return if you can impress them enough.
To generate the greatest revenue a property that accommodates between 4-5 people is ideal as it appeals to families. The larger properties are popular during the busy seasons but less so in the not so busy ones, therefore it is ideal to have a property that is big, but not too big. Obviously facilities add more to the value of the property (e.g. a swimming pool), however these facilities do incur upkeep throughout the year so be wary of this.
It is essential to have as low maintenance property as possible. Homes that are not rented out for 24 weeks of the year need to be kept dry and secure. It is ideal if you can seek out a friendly neighbour to keep an look out on the property while you are away or you could even hire someone to maintain the garden and check the property out every once in a while.
Upon purchasing a property for sale in France it is necessary to attract clients to the property. Rental prices in peak periods are a lot higher than in off peak weeks. Thus, take this onboard when you personally want to visit the property as if you are staying there in peak periods you could potentially lose a lot of revenue.
The revenue obtained from the off peak periods is likely to not be very much and the potential property for sale in France could be unhabited for weeks on end despite the price of the rent. The Internet is very helpful in researching what your competitors are charging in terms of hire, you need to find out how swell they are doing at renting out their homes at certain prices and look into the availability of the properties. It is most likely that to begin with your home will be leased out to family and friends; this is fine as it can evade the cost of promoting the property and construct awareness via word of mouth. The Internet is also a good starting place for advertising the property; anticipate to pay £110-160 per year to host an advert on a website.
Purchasing property for sale in France with the purpose of renting it out can be very rewarding. A home in the right situation can allow easy access for you and potential visitors making it very sought after. Even if you don’t generate that much income, you should hopefully be able to make enough to cover the upkeep costs of the home and with a bit of luck you should be able to generate some extra revenue, this can be recycled back into improving your home, again attracting more people and making the property more desirable on the property market.
Daniel Brudgins represents [http://www.frenchways.co.uk/], specialist at property for sale in France [http://www.frenchways.co.uk/]. If you wish to buy a property or have a French house for sale we are here to help you.
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Successfully Buying Property in France – Part 1 of 2
French property buying guide for buyers
Researching Property.
Spend some time thinking about:-
What location are you looking for?
Weekendable or half-terms and main holidays?
Within reach of a ferryport or near to an airport?
A mild, warm or hot summer climate?
A mild winter climate or snow and skiing?
Near the coast, rolling countryside or mountain views?
Town, village or rural?
What type of property are you looking for?
A holiday home, a permanent home, income producing or
“get-away-from-it-all”?
Lots of land and lots of upkeep or a small garden and low maintenance?
A restoration project (and the end of carefree holidays)
or renovated and more expensive – bear in mind that property prices in France are cheaper because land is
cheaper, building and restoring costs can be as expensive as in the UK.
Personal use or space for gites
- they say the average gite can make £4,000 per year but a lot depends on number of bedrooms,
off season use (central heating) and marketing, etc, and there are running costs to consider.
Choosing your Property.
There are two methods of choosing your property.You either choose a SPECIFIC property from
our website database (which is automatically updated as and when we are informed of changes) or you choose
the TYPE of property that interests you.If you choose a specific property, you MUST be prepared to drop
everything and get to France as quickly as you can. Whilst we employ the speed of the Internet to keep you
informed and to update our systems, ensuring we are always ahead of printed brochures and magazine adverts
(which have a minimum 4 week leadtime), it should be appreciated that because in France the buyer pays the agency fees
rather than the seller (as in the UK), some owners will put their properties on the
books of more than one French Estate Agent and whilst every effort is made to ensure availability with
our offices, it could be sold by another agent the day after an appointment is made. This is true for everybody
working with French properties.
If you choose the TYPE of property that interests you then this is not a problem.
The Viewing Appointment.
You can have an organised itinerary, reasonable journeys each day and good “value for money”
accommodation waiting for you each night or you can skid up and down the country exhausting yourself – and
France is a big country.Trying to squeeze in 3 or 4 appointments a day, an hour here, a late arrival there
might seem like the best way to cover ground – but mostly, that’s exactly what you’ll achieve – covering ground
and you won’t endear yourself to the French agencies.
Once we understand the property TYPE you’re seeking and the amount of viewing time you want us to
fill, we brief the agents in your chosen area(s). They confirm availability of a number of suitable
properties and we book the amount of time necessary for you to view the selection. This can range from
half a day to 2 full days, depending on the number of properties to see. We then arrange the whole itinerary
into the most efficient travel and accommodation circuit, ask you to confirm that
you are free to accept the appointments and, finally, firmly confirm your appointments with the agents
concerned.
If you are not free to accept the appointments, if you’re waiting for other agency confirmations,
if you have “rest” days in mind, please tell us beforehand. It is far more
preferable to accommodate your needs from the start than begin cancelling confirmed arrangements later.
Having numerous agencies tripping over each other, producing double bookings and cancellations, might
seem like the best way of organising your trip but you really are reducing your chances of success and
when you need to return to France for a second time, you may find you’re not treated as seriously as
you’d like.
We at http://www.frenchways.com maintain over 3000
properties on our website and our offices have over 35,000 more on their books thus ensuring there is always
a selection of the type you like, available for you to view.
Grace Turner is a Director of www.mortgage-calculator-group.com [http://www.mortgage-calculator-group.com] – the website for mortgages in Europe.
For more information about living in France plus thousands of properties for sale throughout France visit www.frenchways.com
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France Property Search – How to Find Your Ideal Property Location in France
When searching for property in France that old, number-one rule of “Location, Location, Location” should never be forgotten. Even when “following your dream” you still need to be practical to make sure you pick a property on the right side of the tracks.
It’s not always possible to do a tour of France, so here are my best ways to find an ideally located property in France using the internet.
First and most important: list your lifestyle needs – what must your new French property be convenient to and what must it be far away from? This will be your reality check later when you’re being seduced by a property’s ‘stunning views’ or a ‘magnificent farmhouse kitchen’ or the suave estate agent. This list will stop you from making big mistakes.
Be precise. Don’t list: near a school, an airport, a grocery shop and a golf course, if you actually mean: a school within walking distance, an international airport within an hour’s drive, a grocery shop with a big enough selection to keep three fussy kids happy and a golf course we can afford. Prioritise the list.
Next, use the internet to discover town names and areas that suit your lifestyle needs first. With you’re lifestyle needs identified, you’ll be able to perform more effective searches on the property websites later and save a lot of time by only focussing on properties that are in locations that match your lifestyle.
Spark up your favourite search engine and tape your lifestyle list to the side of your screen. Get a cup of tea or a glass of your favourite French wine because good research takes time – it will pay off in the long run.
You goal is to match your lifestyle needs list. Try searching for “schools within walking distance in southwest France” or “affordable golf courses central France”. Search with the words you have written down on your lifestyle list. Remember, you’re still looking for location information. Don’t be sidetracked by lovely French property photos.
Once you’ve started to identify regions that might be suitable, you’ll start to learn the names of major towns in the area. Pull up a Google map, zoom in and note the names of surrounding villages, suburbs, etc. then try searching for specific information on those. You’ll be surprised how much you find. There are a lot of good places to live in France.
Don’t be afraid of French information websites. Even if you can’t read any French at all there are still words and data lists – you don’t need to be a linguist to work out what’s being said. Using French phrases or words in your search can also help you to avoid the more flowery “travel-log” descriptions on English websites. Use your French-English dictionary and practice your language skills as well.
A good source of local info is the ‘Mairie’ (town hall) in practically every town or village. Most of them have websites, so if you think Blagnac, near Toulouse, is a contender, just search for “Blagnac Mairie” or “Toulouse Mairie”. These sites often have current information on schools, cultural and sports activities, population, new road systems, market days, photos, crime rates, etc.
Try searching for “France forum” or ” expatriate sites France” to read what people who live there already are talking about and pose questions to them. Angloinfo.com or Totalfrance.com for example cover most regions of France. They have forums, classified ads, etc. in English.
Now that you’ve identified suitable locations, use English-speaking sites to start your property search. But don’t forget the French sites for even more property choice. There are over a million properties for sale or rent in France and most are not advertised on English-speaking sites. You should never let language difficulties limit the properties available to you.
Search for French based property sites using those town names and the new French words you’ve learned. For example, “town name + immobilier” will give you the real estate agents specialising in the area, or simply search for a house for sale with “maison à vendre Toulouse”. You’ll find more properties and be able to compare prices.
So where are we? Make a list of your lifestyle needs first. Use internet search to identify locations that match those needs. Then start searching for your new property in France using both English and French based websites for maximum choice. In that way, you’ll save a lot of time, money and frustration, avoid mistakes and enjoy your ideally located French property much faster.
Based near Toulouse, France, Ronald Smith is a partner in the company Purchase in France, creators of the http://www.breeze-france.com French property search website. Breeze-france.com offers a unique lifestyle location search and FREE language assistance to help you easily access more properties direct from French advertisers, in English.
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