House Hunting in France is a full-time job

When I left home to go house hunting, my hubby’s final words were, ‘It’s not going to be a holiday, you know.’ After my experiences over the last couple of days, he was spot-on.

It’s fair to say that this trip has been planned like a military operation and has worked as expected. It’s certainly not a relaxing, gentle break, but I suppose it was never meant to be that and if it is, then something has gone horribly wrong. Continue reading here for a first-hand account of the full-time work which goes into house hunting in France.

Moving to France

Let’s face it: moving anywhere is not easy, and honestly, it is daunting. If you start thinking about moving to a foreign country or making a big international move, you could easily be overwhelmed by the prospect. Moving to France requires a visa (extended stay) or a residency card, renting or buying property, opening a bank account, setting up utilities, and importing some of your belongings. The good news is some local resources and companies help with these tasks. Some people relocate once they retire and the kids leave the house. Others are relocated with their jobs, and some look for employment in France.