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Result

Budget, areas, safe channels and criteria are defined.

To be done today

  1. Calculate rent, expenses, insurance and transportation
  2. List verified platforms/agencies
  3. Fix the fraud signals

Check the result

  • No payment before check
  • Each ad has a source
  • Budget with entry costs
Preparing a visit cardPrepare the file for filingRental: tenant fileCheck the requirements; the administration decidesSee stepsRental: from the announcement to the keysPreparing a callRequest a housing visit
In brief
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Duration: Research — from a few weeks to several months
Cost: Free search; possible agency fees if you go through an agency
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Who this guide is for

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  • New arrivals seeking accommodation for the first time in France
  • People who want to understand the difference between furnished, unfurnished, agency and individual
  • Renters without credit history or guarantor in France

To be prepared in advance

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  • Set your budget by counting rent, expenses and home insurance.
  • Prepare your rental record before you start writing to the owners.
  • Create alerts on major ad sites so you don't miss new assets.

Step-by-step procedure

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  1. 1Start with major sites such as Leboncoin, SeLoger, Bien ici, PAP and student platforms. For a first round, this is often enough.
  2. 2First decide the format: furnished, unfurnished, co-location or mobility lease. Rent, duration and papers change as the case may be.
  3. 3Choose if you go through a real estate agency or an individual.
  4. 4Answer me quickly. Good housing receives a lot of demands and disappears in one or two days.
  5. 5Attach a complete file to each answer. Without a file, your application is unlikely to be read.
  6. 6When you like a dwelling, review the lease, charges and condition of the property before signing.

Common mistakes

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  • Answer without a complete file.
  • Forget about expenses and home insurance in the real budget.
  • Believe an ad too cheap without checking it out.
  • Sign without reading the lease or condition of the property.

Official sources

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Useful links

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The rental recordTypes of leasesVisale guaranteeOrganisation directory

Important remark

This synthesis is a general orientation. Conditions, fees and time limits vary by region, owner and type of property. Check up-to-date information on official websites and with your ADIL.

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