We will find your new apartment or house on the French Riviera!
Got stuck when you tried renting a place? Don’t worry, we are the good guys and on your side. We will deal with the agencies, insurance companies and will find your new home!
We will find your new apartment or house on the French Riviera!
Got stuck when you tried renting a place? Don’t worry, we are the good guys and on your side. We will deal with the agencies, insurance companies and will find your new home!
“ We are very happy to have found FRH to help us search for our apartment in Cannes. Everything went smoothly. Really much time saved. you can easily contact Fabricio with confidence. “
– Yaëlle Akerman from Paris, France
Guiding you through the entire process – you are not alone!
If you are not from France, renting an apartment or house on the French Riviera is not easy. Many good places are not listed online, agencies are not cooperative and providing proof of income outside France is generally not accepted.
But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.
The good news is that there is a workaround and we will guide you through the entire process. And again no worries, you can provide documents in any language from anywhere in the world and we can get you the place you like within your budget.
We are simply here for you, to represent you and only your best interest. Over the years we have met and built an incredible useful network of contacts such as landlords, real estate agencies, insurance companies and guarantors.
And of course gained tons of knowledge and experience to help you deal with the French system.
Why are they making it so difficult to rent a place? And what is the solution …
France is a democratic and social republic, this makes it a really pleasant and safe country for living. An example of this is that you are heavily protected as a tenant. To give you an example, in the Alpes-Maritimes department you can terminate your lease every month as a tenant and it’s difficult for landlords to undertake action in case of non-payment.
That’s why landlords need and want a rent insurance. And it’s the insurance companies that determine if you are a risky “dossier” or not. As you can imagine, they typically don’t take any risk at all. And that’s why they consider all applicants with income outside of France, and new to the region, to be too risky.
But there is a solution!
Now that we have identified the real problem, we can start working on the solution.
We work very close together with a few companies that specialise in exactly this. They act as a guarantor, co-sign your lease and provide all the guarantees the landlord needs.
You can provide documents in any language and proof of income from any country.
Sometimes we need to convince the real estate agencies because they have never heard about it and “no” is just an easy and comfortable thing to say for the French – you will get used to it.
We will help you prepare all the documents and do a pre-check to make sure that your file will be accepted.
This will also help determine what your maximum rent capacity is and important to know before we start searching places to live.
Now that we have identified the real problem, we can start working on the solution.
We work very close together with a few companies that specialise in exactly this. They act as a guarantor, co-sign your lease and provide all the guarantees the landlord needs.
You can provide documents in any language and proof of income from any country.
Sometimes we need to convince the real estate agencies because they have never heard about it and “no” is just an easy and comfortable thing to say for the French – you will get used to it.
We will help you prepare all the documents and do a pre-check to make sure that your file will be accepted.
This will also help determine what your maximum rent capacity is and important to know before we start searching places to live.
What are your expectations? That’s what we care about!
Feeling happy where you live is super important and what we care about.
That’s why we would like to know what you want and what you are looking for.
There is a lot available on the market however most of them are not listed online.
So tell us what your preferences are and we will start asking around in our network of landlords and agencies.
Next steps
The very first step is getting to know each other, understanding what you are looking for and explaining what you can expect.
Renting an apartment or house can roughly be divided into six steps and we will take the initiative during every step.
- Intake
- Rent capacity
- Selection & visits
- Applying
- Paperwork & signing the lease
- Handing over the keys to your new home!
Let’s meet and have a chat – no obligations!
You don’t have to commit to anything yet. Let’s just meet and have a chat about what you are looking for without any obligations. That way you can find out without any risk if you trust us with your project.
Oh and the coffee is on us!
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from you?
We represent you, the tenant, and guide you through the entire process of renting a property on the French Riviera. We help you secure the place you want by negotiating and dealing with the agencies, helping you get insured, visiting houses and making sure you can sign your lease in no time!
What is a property hunter?
Most real estate agents or agencies work with and for landlords whereas we represent you, the tenant. We believe that “property hunter” is a better description because our ultimate goal is finding the dream property that you are looking for and guiding you through the entire process.
Are you a real estate agent?
We are licensed real estate agents, yes and representing tenants (you) instead of landlords.
How much do you get paid?
For helping you sign a lease from start to finish we charge a fixed fee of € 1,500 including taxes once your lease has been signed.
Click here for more information about our pricing and costs that you can expect when renting a property.
When do I need to pay you?
Depending on the service plan you chose.
Standard plan: 875 euros or half of our fees are to be paid just after the rent capacity evaluation. The remaining 875 € are only due at the end of the control week following lease signature!
Premium plan: 1,375 euros after the rent capacity evaluation and 1,375 euros at the end of the control week following lease signature.
VIP plan : One third, or 1,300 € to be paid upon contract signature. Another third (1,300 €) to be paid at the end of the control week and last third (1,300 €) at the end of month one after lease signature.
Can you guarantee that I find a house?
We can guarantee that you will find a house and won’t stop until we have found your new home. During our intake we will discuss the possibilities within your budget and set realistic expectations.