6. Finding a Tenant for a French Rental Property

1. 6.1. Decide Your Market
   6.2. Internet Sites
   6.3. Newspapers/Magazines
   6.4. Estate Agents

6.2. Use of Internet Sites

There are a large number of English based Internet sites that advertise property for rent and there are also some French sites that you can use.

With few exceptions, advertising on these sites for long term lets is a waste of time, as they do not get the traffic. The cheaper they are, the more likely it is that they are incapable of ever being able to produce a successful result.

Moreover, the marketing focus of most of these sites is on the short term holiday market so, if you are looking to let on a long term basis to the international market, there are not many sites available.

As a general rule, local French people seeking somewhere to rent on a long term basis look to newspapers and magazines.

Clearly, however, most newspaper adverts are now advertised simultaneously on the Internet, so this may all that is necessary to reach this market.

They have the capacity to attract those relocating to an area as well as advertising directly to those already living locally.

Perhaps the best French national Internet site for lettings is that of Particulier à Particulier a national property listings magazine which has a basic web site advertising the properties.

However, you will find that most of their properties are located in Paris or other major cities, so check what they have to offer in your area before placing an advert.

A site that specialises in long-term lettings and offers a good selection of properties throughout France is Rent a Place in France.com.

Needless to say, we hope you will consider advertising on our own site!