Some things that French immigrants need to pay attention to when investing in real estate.

# French Immigrants # Introduction In recent years, immigrants have invested in French real estate. Many people think that investing in French real estate can appreciate. Let's take a look at some things that French immigrants need to pay attention to when investing in real estate!

1. Some things that French immigrants should pay attention to when investing in real estate.

1. House information fraud (Lesmarchantsdelistes) is also a kind of rental company, whose job is to provide the information of the house to be rented and the contact information of the landlord, and its license is issued by the provincial government. Because the job of housing information providers is only to act as an intermediary between tenants and landlords, and it is not stipulated that people looking for a house must look for a house, so many unscrupulous businesses take advantage of this loophole to cheat. Students, young workers and outsiders who are eager to find a house are the most gullible. They have to pay 150 to 300 euros to get the housing information catalogue, and the rent in the catalogue often doesn't correspond to what they are looking for, or the house has been rented out.

2. Extra room charge

The proof required to open a safe deposit vault for tenants is a service that rental companies should provide, but many rental companies will charge tenants on the pretext that it takes time for people to open a certificate. But this is all nonsense. Compared with its cost, the cost is too high.

There are many things like asking tenants for diplomatic fees, such as the cost of mailing rent receipts, the cost of renewal notices, and the cost of making house inspection certificates.

3. The house inspection certificate is false.

This is a fraudulent means adopted by some leasing companies recently. When tenants move in, the house inspection certificate (létatdelieu) is often short. When the tenant checks out, the rental company will ask another company to check the condition of the house. At this time, the supporting documents will be very detailed, and all the old losses will be omitted, requiring the tenant to compensate. Tenants have no choice but to do a good job of house inspection before moving in.

4. defrauding deposits

Cheating deposit is the most common fraud in the process of renting a house. On some rental information websites, you will often see such rental advertisements. The rented house has a large space and the rent is quite low. It feels like a pie in the sky. Then the landlord will usually say in the advertisement that because he lives in another province and can't live without Paris for the time being, the interested tenant should go to the post office to remit a deposit as soon as possible (that is, Mandatcash in the post office). Deposits are usually a few hundred euros, and there is no news after remittance. At this time, I want to find the so-called landlord, who has mysteriously disappeared. Once this kind of fraud is caught, the parties can be sentenced to five years imprisonment and a fine of 375,000 euros, but the problem is that it is basically impossible to find the criminals.

5. Sign the contract in the name of the guarantor

Students generally have limited financial resources, and landlords are often uneasy. They will ask to sign a rental contract in the name of the guarantor. Strictly speaking, this is not fraud against tenants. However, students who rent houses in this way have not received any rental subsidies. In addition, if the landlord is unhappy one day, it can be said that the student renting the house is subletting and the house contract is terminated in this name.

2. Is the cost of living high after emigrating to France?

Accommodation expenses Accommodation in France is often the most horrible expense for immigrants. If you live in a luxurious downtown, you can easily swallow one-third to one-half of your monthly salary. On the other hand, foreign retirees who flock to France to look for the Sunshine Coast and buy real estate may not even worry about the monthly mortgage.

The property tax in France is lower than that in Britain, which means that selling real estate in Britain can fund new houses in France, but it still includes decoration costs. In this case, immigrants only need to pay attention to the rising cost of public utilities.

The cost of public utilities is comparable to that of other parts of Europe. The prices of electricity and natural gas are fairly even, but air conditioners are expensive, especially in the south, and even the most picky family accountants will be tempted by high temperatures.

Dietary cost

If it's good French food, it's definitely not cheap, but it's not without cheap places. Especially now, the domestic consumption level is rising steadily. In fact, eating in France is not as unacceptable as it was ten years ago. There is also a public comment that can be used in France. You can search ahead to see the evaluation and price.

Costume cost

France's 20% sales tax makes everything more expensive than other European countries, but clothes are very expensive. This means that immigrants usually have to choose between expensive boutiques, specialty stores or high-end department stores and low-priced and inferior goods. The price of plain T-shirts is as high as 50 euros.

Traffic cost

France has an impressive public transport system, and immigrants living in big cities will find life without cars very easy. In addition, many employers in Paris even subsidize part of the transportation expenses, so immigrants should not be afraid to ask.

On the other hand, the rural infrastructure in France is not as comprehensive as that in cities, and immigrants living in rural areas may need to buy cars, which may make rural life more expensive than expected.

There are many benefits of emigrating to France, and six characteristics should not be missed.

It is a good choice to immigrate to France, and the benefits of living in the land of cheese and wine are very obvious. The decision to move to France is whether to live in the countryside or the city. The countryside provides a lot of land, community life and more spacious houses. City life means that public transportation is always close at hand, as well as schools, shopping, hospitals and so on.

There are many benefits of emigrating to France, and six characteristics should not be missed.

There are many options for accommodation.

No matter where in France, immigrants should find many accommodation options. Most real estate agents display property lists in their windows and websites. Some real estate agents may not speak fluent English, but they will try their best to communicate and find suitable accommodation options.

Alternatively, a simple Internet search can provide a list of available options for apartments, houses or rooms. Many French websites offer translated English versions. Some accommodation plus breakfast and holiday rentals also provide long-term accommodation, which helps to find permanent residence.

The pace of life is slow

French people usually enjoy an hour or two of lunch and plenty of coffee breaks every day. Most shops are closed at lunchtime, from 6 pm to 7 pm, and all day on Sundays. Although this may frustrate immigrants who are used to the fast-paced life, it doesn't take long to adapt to the slower pace. Newcomers attach great importance to their families, and they will spend Sunday with their relatives soon.

More paid holidays

France is famous for having the most paid holidays in the world. The school enjoys a one-week holiday every six to seven weeks, so that families can enjoy a rest together. Immigrants should remember that most parts of the country will have holidays at the same time in mid-July, so they should plan ahead.

Convenient urban transportation

Most cities provide comprehensive bus, subway or tram systems at reasonable prices. France also has many regional airports and railway stations to help foreigners travel in Europe.

Immigrants who move to rural France should realize that they may need a car. Buses may go to neighboring cities once or twice a day, but in most cases, it takes a car to reach the French countryside.

Fresh food and wine

Every big city, small town or country has a formal fresh food market. Most communities have local bakeries, butcher shops, cheese shops or small grocery stores that sell fresh bread. France is famous for its strict food regulations, which means a variety of fresh and delicious nutritional choices.

In addition, quality wine is also an indispensable part of French life. Lunch and dinner usually include a glass of wine or a bottle of wine shared by friends. Local wineries and grocery stores offer high-quality wines at different prices.

Child care

France has many options for caring for young children. However, these may be expensive and competitive. The most common form of care is nursery, which usually provides full-time and part-time care. However, nurseries all over France usually have long waiting lists, and most people suggest registering immediately after pregnancy. Alternatively, immigrants may want to consider an assistant administrator, a state-licensed caregiver who can take care of four children at home. However, these are usually expensive and the cost may change at any time.