Finding Student Accommodation in France: 3 Mistakes Students Make

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When you are searching for student accommodation in France there are 3 mistakes students may make that can turn a potentially delightful experience into a stressful one.

One
Working with an accommodation provider that does not speak your language
Perhaps, you read French and speak French a little and you are considering finding accommodation in France through using locally based advertisements. This can be a big mistake since understanding the agreement with a French only speaking landlord can lead you into signing an agreement you do not fully understand. Then if you have problems with the rental how will you deal with the landlord?

Two
Not getting guidance on what features you should be considering
A quality student housing and accommodation organization will help guide you on all the steps you need to consider during the process. They will not guide you only to one particular product since their goal is long term client service and referrals not a short term financial return.

Three
Waiting when looking for French Student Housing
Waiting till it is just a few months before you need to move to France to start looking for accommodation can make a joyful experience stressful. Since you are moving to France from another country you can’t use a back up plan of staying at home or living with friends. You need to give yourself the maximum amount of time to find what you want in the location you want. So as soon as you know you are going to study in France start your search and benefit from professional assistance.

Go here to find details on French student housing accommodation providers

WARNING about French real estate advertising

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WARNING about French real estate advertising – the hidden detail.

When you read an article about a French real estate agent or agency that is praising the value of the person or company make sure you are not reading what is called an Advertorial.

An Advertorial is an advertisement that is written to make it look like it is a piece of editorial content.

A French real estate agency or agent will pay to have their self written praises on a site or in a magazine.

We recommend you make sure you are reading real not paid for editorial content.

We mention this because recently we have been getting phone calls from French real estate magazines and online services asking us to write content for their site and saying we can do this if we paid for the article placement. That is they want us to write an ‘advertorial’. They get content to boost their rankings and they get the writer to pay to place the article.

We don’t like this idea. We don’t pay to have our content placed on another site.

Indeed, we believe it is supposed to be noted on an advertorial article that it is in fact an advertisement but sometimes you have to search.

In contrast, as you will see on our site we have testimonials from people who have used our service and, this is the best advertisement for our quality of service.

Just scroll down to see comments on our work.

Video 5 Important Points when Installing a Swimming Pool

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If you have a French property and you wish to install a swimming pool you need to consider at a minimum the following 5 important points:

One

The Rules
Depending on the part of France you live in and the size of the swimming pool you may or may not have to have a permit for construction. Before you invest check with the local city hall to find out the regulations for the installation of a swimming pool.

Two

The Taxes
In general when you have installed a swimming pool on your French property it is considered as an item that increases the value of your property. Therefore, you need to consult with your local government office to find out how your property and residential taxes will be impacted by the installation of the pool before you make your investment.

Three

The Cost
The cost of a swimming pool installed on a French property varies with the type of pool.

If the pool is above ground we have seen prices between 6000 to 15000 euros.

If the pool is installed in the ground the price is much more expensive. We have seen prices starting at a minimum of 10000 euros to 65000 euros and upwards.

Remember in your budget for a French swimming pool you need to allow for maintenance which can be daily.

Contact a professional pool installation company to get exact pricing details.

Four

The Security
Make sure you have effective safety systems in place when you have installed a pool on your French property. Deaths related to swimming pool incidents are one of the highest causes of accidental deaths in France.

Five

The Usage
It is not uncommon for us to speak with owners who have installed a pool and they rarely use it. The pool is more like an unused feature of the home.

Make sure that before you take the time and money and have to pay the extra taxes after the installation of a pool that it is something you will really use and get your return on the value invested.

If you have already a French property in the south of France that has a swimming pool and you would like to rent it out seasonally you can contact us since we know agents who specialized in renting luxury property with a swimming pool. Contact us here.

Time Lapse Video on In Ground Pool Installation

Four Problems with Connected Homes in France

Entering the French real estate market are Connected Homes.

Are you considering buying or creating a connected home?

Connected homes are part of the IoT or internet of things and they allow you to have control over your home from outside of your home. You can control temperature, lighting and a whole lot more.

If you are interested in Connected homes consider the following in France.

One
Old homes in France May Have Connectivity Problems.

You need to make sure your ancient French village home has the right internet connection to make things connect. Check out if it is possible before you invest.

Two
The Investment May be High

You may find the initial investment like the cost of a Nest Learning Thermostat is high, however, the long term cost saving can be substantial. Get a complete estimate to see the long term value proposal.

Three
New Homes May be Connected

Do not assume a new home has the connectivity you need. Make sure you have the details from the builder to make sure you can do what you want to do.

Four
Not all Devices are the Same

Connected homes include thermostats that communicate with the heating system, smoke detectors that talk to the fire hall and fridges that can tell you the milk is about to turn bad. But the real value lies in the devices that add real value.

So a thermostat and a smoke detector can be a money and life saver but knowing that the milk is about to go bad may not be worth the technological investment.

As always find out what is important to you and ask lots of questions.

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French Real Estate and Sunday Shopping in France

The French real estate market remains generally calm at this time due to many factors including the quiet economy.

In an attempt to boost the economy through consumer spending the French government is changing the rules surrounding Sunday Shopping.

Read this article to learn more details about Sunday Shopping in France and also find out about potential changes in the French holidays.

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