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Letting Property in France
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Top Tips
- 3. Business Registration
- 4. Taxation
- 5. Local Taxes/ Rates
- 6. Finding a Tenant
- 7. Tenant Selection
- 8. Tenancy Agreement
- 9. Statutory Surveys
- 10. Condition Report
- 11. Rent Calculation
- 12. Tenancy Duration
- 13. Protection Against Non-Payment of Rent
- 14. Property Insurance
- 15. Landlord Repairs
- 16. Tenant Repairs & Alterations
- 17. Sub-Letting
- 18. Tenancy Transfer
- 19. Termination of Tenancy
- 20. Getting Advice & Disputes
- 21. Housing Benefits
- 22. Legal Proceedings

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6. Finding a Tenant for a French Rental Property

6.1. Decide Your Market
6.2. Internet Sites
6.3. Newspapers/Magazines
6.4. Estate Agents

6.4. Use of Estate Agents for French Rental Properties

Instead of (or in addition to) advertising, you can also consider going through an estate agent.

If you do so then the fees are freely negotiable and you will need to sign a mandate giving the agent authority to find a tenant.

Do not give the agent exclusivity on finding a tenant or you will find yourself having to pay them a fee if you find one from elsewhere.

The law provides that, where the letting is to be the principal residence of the tenant, then the costs of an intermediary are shared between the landlord and the tenant.

These costs include any associated with the preparation of the tenancy agreement.

Accordingly, whilst you may choose to pay all of the costs, you cannot impose all of the costs on the prospective tenant. Clearly, if your negotiating position is weak then you may find yourself landed with all of the costs.

Top Tip!

Even though you may not want to use a local estate agent, visit their offices and discuss with them the option of doing so, as it will provide you with invaluable information on the local market.

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