Renting or buying in France: «Diagnostique immobilier»
When you look at houses or apartments to rent or to buy, there may be obvious problems that are visible to the naked eye: moisture in the walls, broken tiles, creaky wood floors, etc… Some potentially serious problems however are not easily detected by non-specialists. Which is why a detailed “diagnostique immobilier” is mandatory for any property transaction in France.
Things I don’t miss about the United States
Recently I wrote about things I miss about living in the U.S., now that I live in France. One reader commented that she would be interested to know what I DON’T miss, and I thought that was a great topic. So today, here is a list of the top ten things I...
What Do You Miss?
One of the most common questions we get about our move to France—aside from “Why did you move to France?” doesn’t relate to our move, but to the U.S. “What do you miss most?” we’re often asked. So, I decided to give that some...
Finding a Home in France, Part Two
If you read “Finding a Home in France, Part One”, you may remember that we expected to close on our apartment purchase in April. But France is full of surprises! On March 7, just over three months after our offer, the apartment was ours. The closing was...
Setting Up a Household: Things Are Different Here!
This article has been written by Sandy Shroyer for Renestance as a guest blogger. You can find follow her adventures in her blog at https://www.roaminretirement.com/After spending my entire life in the United States, primarily Oklahoma (born and raised), Texas (where...
11 Good Reasons to Live Your French Dream Life in the Aude
The Aude (département 11) is named after the Aude river. It borders the white sands of the Mediterranean stretching up to the drylands of the Corbières and the forests of the Black Mountains. Each natural region of the Aude has its own particular...
Where Will You Renest in France? Time to Take a Tour!
There is a reason why our wonderful region is called the ‘real South of France’. Here we have all the character, history and beauty for which neighboring Provence is admired, but with lower cost of living and real estate prices, due to its...
Buying a French Home: Coast or Inland?
Tempted to make a French property purchase? Congratulations, you’re about to embark on an exciting journey! The first question you’ll ask yourself is where to buy. If you’re targeting the South of France, one of your main decisions will be...
What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
Is your resolution for 2016 to make the move to France? How about trying out the area first? In this week’s blog, we hear from Julie and Rick who tapped into Renestance’s services to do just that. Julie and Rick spent a month this autumn in...Online Survey
