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Moving from the California Coast to the Mediterranean
It takes courage to move to a foreign country. When you are single and retired, it takes even more. Would you even consider it, if that country is almost 6000 miles away and you haven’t spoken the local language for 30 years?The dream of a new life in France is...
Renesting in France Seminar 2018: Topics and Speakers
The first Renesting in France seminar will take place on the 23rd of this month in Montpellier. We are busy finalizing plans to ensure the day will be packed with useful information and provide answers to all your questions about life in France. The event is a unique...
Fractional Ownership: a Home for a Fraction of the Price
Does it feel as though your dream of owning a holiday home in France might remain just that – a dream? Do you fear your budget will not stretch far enough, or that you might not use the property enough to justify the expense? Maybe you’re unsure about the...
Buying a French Home: the Benefits of an Urban Pied-à-terre
Considering buying a Languedoc property? Great idea! But first, read our handy pointers to help you decide whether a city pied-à-terre might suit you better than a place in the country.The south of France is dotted with small, sleepy villages and endless...
Important Legal Changes to Furnished Rental Accommodation Income
Do you make extra income renting out accommodation for a few weeks a year to holidaymakers? Or maybe you rent out your ‘maison secondaire’ in France in the high season? Perhaps you have renovated a few outbuildings into little holiday homes and rent these...
10 Reasons to Buy a Property in France After Brexit
Last week the British government triggered Article 50 and the formal start of the Brexit process has begun. It’s a highly controversial subject and opinions have divided businesses, friends and even families. Love or hate the EU, English artist and Francophile...
Dreaming of owning a little slice of France?
This week’s entry comes from Renestance’s Administration Specialist, Nicole Hammond. Nicole worked as a real estate agent for seven years when she first arrived in France, with local real estate agents (‘immobiliers’) and also national...
How to Find a Rental in Languedoc, France
I remember looking through ads to find a rental in Languedoc, France back in 2012, when we were thinking about making the move from Seattle. At some point I came across an online forum where people were ranting about how impossible it was for foreigners to find...Online Survey
