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 If you are looking for a long term rental in France, perhaps whilst you search for a house to buy or come for a long vacation, then we have a number of suitable French long term let properties.
At Go South France we make sure that all our long term rental properties are properly equipped for a long term let. You will see some items below that offer a checklist on what to look out for if you are considering a long term rental. If you are looking for a long term lets, France, then Go South France is the place to start looking.
Go South France's long term rentals France:
 This South France long term villa rental is located on the edge of Provence in the quaint old town of Sommieres, close to both Nimes and Montpelier. Villa Sommieres in the South France comprises 4 double bed rooms, two of which have ensuite bathrooms. This South France holidays rental has a large private swimming pool, garden and terrace. This villa in Sommieres, South of France, sleeps up to 8 people with additional sofa beds in the lounge. The villa with pool is located on a hill above Sommieres and provides incredible views of the local South France countryside >> more info on this Long term Rental
 A beautifully renovated village house for long term lets in France is set in the heart of Gabian, South France. The house comfortably sleeps 4 in 2 double bedrooms. The village of Gabian is only ten minutes from Pezenas. The village is surrounded by the vines of the Pezenas and Faugeres areas of the Herault, Languedoc. The village has a grocer, baker, pharmacy and bar/restaurant. Available for a self catering holiday or a long term lets in South France. If you are looking for a long term lets in rural France, amongst the vineyards of Languedoc, then this house in Gabian must be for you. This rural gite provides that wonderful get away from it all French experience in an historic old village setting. The house provides comfortable accommodation for 4 people. It has recently been refurbished and finished to a high standard. Whether you are house hunting or just want a long break in France this house is ideal for you. >> more info Gabian, long term lets France.
 This house for long termlets inSouth France, is in the heart of the old historic town of Pezenas. On your doorstep there are many shops, boulangeries, coffee shops and restaurants all within easy walking distance. The apartment sleeps up to 6 and is on 2 levels. In the heart of Pezenas old town, this...
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What to look for in Long Term Lets in France?
- Good cooking facilities
- Large refrigerator/freezer
- Washing machine/dryer
- Telephone & internet
- Indoor & outdoor seating
- Close to a Supermarket
- Car parking
- Heating for winter
Checklist questions for long term lets, France?
What is the area like in the winter?
Many French towns and villages are quite different once the tourists have left at the end of summer. If you are renting 'out of season' just ask the question? A house for long term lets in Franceis different from a holiday rental and you want to make sure that you see more than one person a day. Even our village, Nezignan L'Eveque, which is a lively little place gets noticeably quieter from October through to March with about 20% of the houses closed up. So just make sure that your proposed long term rental does offer some signs of life in the winter months
Is the holiday home equipped for a long term rentals?
What linen and crockery is provided and is it sufficient? Is there decent lighting for those longer winter evenings? Is there enough storage facilities? Is there adequate heating for the winter months? Many long term rentals in France are very simply equipped and lack decent insulation. Whilst open b eamed roofs exposing the clay ceiling tiles maybe charming in the summer, you will not think so in the midst of winter. Our previous long term rental house was like a fridge in the winter. Also check that the fireplace works. All landlords in France have to get a certificate proving that the chimney is useable. Another trick to be wary of is to be proudly shown the electric wall heaters in every room as proof that the house is suitable for a long term let. If you are renting a house long term in France over the winter don't even think of turning these heaters on! - they drain money quicker than they heat up the room. Electricity in France is ruinously expensive. Everyone down here in the winter either picks up drift wood off the beach (there is huge quantities of it after there has been a storm), burns vine wood (burns well and gives off a beautiful smell) or uses small oil or gas cylinder heaters. I am sure that you will be fine, but it is better to be warned in advance.
What is included in the long term rental cost?
If you are searching for long term rentals in France, some of the key questions you need to ask are: How and when are utilities charged ? What extras do you need to pay for: logs, linen, gas cylinders? Are local taxes included? Ensure you are fully advised as to what exactly is included in your monthly rental and what is payable as an extra. In France there are two property taxes, (taxe d'habitacion and taxe fonciere - see French property taxes) make sure that you don't get stuck for either of them within your long term rental contract. Get the Landlord to pay.
What deposit is required for the long termlets and when?
Ah, this is a real moot point with us. We rented a house on a long term rent in France for 14 months. Everything was sweetness and light until we came to move out and our Landlord turned into Dr Jackal. In particular be wary of clauses in the rental contract that call for you to "return the property back to the condition in which you found it" as this makes no allowance for wear and tear and you could find, like we did, that the most unbelievable deductions are taken out of your deposit. We almost ended up in court over the matter. Again you shouldn't find too many problems and most Landlords are reasonable people, but make sure you check through your long term rental contract thoroughly before signing it.
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