Expatriate, Practical tips
When you rent in Paris, the landlord or the agency decides who gets the flat, and they choose among many applications. A complete, well-organised file is the first thing that makes a difference. When you arrive from abroad, the question I hear most is: “What...
Expatriate, Practical tips
Last updated: October 2026. In short: if you own a Paris flat and live abroad, you can take part in your building’s yearly general meeting by proxy, by postal vote or, if the building allows it, remotely. Three dates matter: the convocation (sent at least 21...
Expatriate, Practical tips
Last updated: October 2026. In short: you can relocate to Paris on your own, and many people do. A relocation agent is most useful when time is short, when you are moving from abroad, when your profile makes the housing file harder (for example no French guarantor),...
Expatriate, Practical tips
Last updated: October 2026. Rules checked against Service-Public.fr, ANIL and ADIL de Paris. In short: these are the French words you will meet when renting a home in France, with the key rule for each. The terms follow the order in which you usually meet them. The...
Expatriate, Practical tips
Last updated: October 2026. In short: plan the housing search first, because it is usually the longest step. Allow roughly three weeks to two months, depending on the employee’s profile and budget and on the neighbourhood. I coordinate the whole relocation as one...
Expatriate, Practical tips
In Paris, luxury rentals are plentiful — but rarely available as primary residence leases. Finding a high-end apartment where you can officially register your main home can feel like a real challenge. The upscale rental market in Paris is very active, yet most...
