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

French Real Estate Not Adapted for Elderly People

Currently French real estate is not adapted to its aging population. Approximately, only six percent of French properties are adapted to the needs of people over the age of 65 according to a report presented this week to the French Minster of Housing and the French Minster of the Elderly.

This percentage of French property is lower than the European average. French property is less adapted than German (nearly 8 percent adapted) , Danish (12 percent adapted) and Dutch (16 percent adapted.)

This means as French people get old they will potentially lose a sense of freedom and mobility.

According to INSEE the population of French people older than 60 years old today is 15 million, predicted to rise to 20 million by 2030.

To read the full article in French in Le Figaro click here

Date of Article December 2013

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