Expert Advice - Renting a Paris Property
The dreaded dossier (and how we can help)
It is a fact universally acknowledged that, when it comes to renting an apartment, Paris can be one of the most difficult cities in the world. For one thing, demand here far exceeds supply, so there’s always competition. Then there’s the fact that French landlords tend to favour textbook-perfect Parisian couples with high-flying careers (knowing…
Our brief, bite-sized guide to arrondissements 11-20
There’s so much information out there about Paris that it can sometimes feel a little bit overwhelming. With that in mind, in the second of a two-part article, here we bring you our bite-sized guide to the different arrondissements…
Our brief, bite-sized guide to arrondissements 1-10
If you’re moving to the Paris for the first time, it can be tricky knowing which neighbourhood is going to be the right one for you. Here, in the first of a two-part article, we bring you our bite-sized guide to the different arrondissements…
Flat-Hunting And The ‘Guarantor’
Flat hunting alone in Paris is a bureaucratic nightmare, you need determination, money and a sense of humour! I feel so sorry when people call me and tell me they’ve been here for a week staying in a hotel and have had no luck finding a place, they are exhausted, disheartened and in shock about…
Renting An Apartment In France
Rent + security deposit In addition to the first month’s rent, many landlords request two months’ rent as a security deposit. Students must be prepared with sufficient funds to prove they can support a rent without a job. Insurance French law requires that all tenants have housing insurance. Your landlord will require it too. You…
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Etoile Opera Penthouse
Extraordinary opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind property with incredible views across Paris. Situated in a Haussmannian building within the prestigious Palais Royal neighborhood of Paris, this luxurious penthouse offers a truly elevated living…
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Featured Rental
Etoile Poincaré Haussmannian
While it might bear all the hallmarks of a typical Haussmannian residence, with its venerable, grand and imposing proportions, this five-bedroom property in the chic 16th arrondissement has been carefully reconfigured to offer…
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