Let's Rent Property In France

Last Minute Gite Deals! 40% OFF! 3 gites, Limousin - France

noreply@blogger.com (Steve189) — Wed, 1 Aug 2012 09:29:00 +0200

LAST MINUTE GITE DEAL

40% OFF ALL THREE GITES FOR AUGUST 2012

Book your gite holiday in France with Marliannes Gites now and enjoy fabulous, self catering accommodation in the beautiful Limousin department of La Creuse (23), a haven for fishermen, walkers, cyclists and bird watchers.

If you don't participate in any of these activities, why not just relax by the pool and enjoy the stunning views across open countryside, have a BBQ beside the pool, play table tennis or enjoy a game of Pentanque on our new pitch.

Three, English owned Gites in the Limousin - that have been converted to a very high standard - are available to rent.Grapevine Gite offers 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6 or more people whilst Sunflower Gite and Walnut Gite both offer you 2 bedrooms and sleep up to 6 people.

Use of the large, outdoor pool and barbeque terrace are included in the rental fee.

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noreply@blogger.com (Steve189) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:07:00 +0200

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3 bedroom farmhouse to rent, Limousin

noreply@blogger.com (Steve189) — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:09:00 +0200

Limousin Farm House For Rent

Lovingly renovated stone farmhouse had been abandoned for 40 years before the owner began their tasteful, traditional renovation project. Their family home on the very edge of a small hamlet at the end of a no-through road, leading to woods & common land is looking for new owners who enjoy the peace & quiet of rural life, nature & wildlife, gardening & walking or mountain biking.

Waking up to the sounds of birds, sipping wine on the wisteria covered pergola patio, cooking sumptuous suppers on the 1930's wood-burning stove, collecting blackberries from the hedgerows & mushrooms from the woods in Autumn- not simply a dream, it could be your reality!

Follow the link for more info, photos and direct contact with the owners of this 3 bedroom farmhouse for rent in the Limousin, France.

Zurker, A Social Network Owned By It's Members :)

noreply@blogger.com (Steve189) — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:58:00 +0200

Ok so this is not entirely to do with brewing but as brewers like to share on forums, twitter etc there is some relevance especially as social networks are becoming increasingly greedy and spammy.

Social Network Owned By It's Members

Having become very tired of the spam and bloat of facebook and constant battery of advertising, personal data use and other less obvious concerns, I have decided to keep a very close eye on new social networking site Zurker. Since the name first started cropping up on blogs, Tweets and stumbles earlier this year, there has been growing speculation and interest in the startup and it's continuing to grow.

The name Zurker at first struck me as a bit crap really but having now had a look around I can safely say that I am fascinated by it. Here’s why:

Zurker is owned by the members - me and, if you accept my invite and invite your friends, you!

Here's your invite to Zurker.

To begin with, you have to be invited to become a member which gives it an element of exclusiveness and this in itself is not a new idea (Pinterest for example) but this does show you that Zurker wants their members to be serious about signing up.

They promise that all investment will come from the members in the form of vShares.

By inviting friends to join the network you earn a vShare. These don’t count as real shares until Zurker becomes a publicly traded company but it’s still a pretty good start and further incentive for members to put some time and effort into treating Zurker as a serious but still fun way to share with the important people in your life. You can also build networks with other people who share interests, hobbies etc - very similar to Google+ circles.

It's obvious Zurker wants you to refer as many friends as you can so that you get more shares, they don't hide this fact and there's a reward for doing so. How many friends invite people to use apps on FB for example, only to get nothing other than useless farmville credits but by doing that, send more revenue to the app developers.

On the subject of openess, Zurker also publishes it's revenue and out goings etc as Open Books for all to see, another bold move.

Encouraging people to invite new members allows the social network to expand, the bigger the better. You can also purchase vShares from as little as 1 euro (in my case) which at the moment is about £0.80 GBP or $1.29 (at today's exchange rates)... Not a lot considering the potential returns.

I am captivated by the idea of this startup and already set up my account. I'm sick of social networks getting richer and richer by using our personal information and not giving a hoot about our privacy. It’s time for a big change in social networking and this could be just that.

You can find me on Zurker, sign up and say hi :)

Two Gites in an enclosed Courtyard of an 18th Century Charentaise House

noreply@blogger.com (Steve189) — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:55:00 +0200

Don't miss out out only a few weeks left, visit our website for more information on our properties.

As guests approach 18RMB and the gates open to reveal the full character of the Charentaise courtyard, they begin to understand why this beautiful 18th Century property holds such an attraction for budding artists.   

Previously a farm and cognac distillery, hosts Nigel and Carolyn are happy to welcome you to their home full of rustic charm.

A hamper of local French produce is provided on arrival.

The accommodation comprises two gites: La Grange, with 4 bedrooms, sleeping 8 (plus cots), and L’Etable sleeping 6 (plus cots) in 3 bedrooms. Each can be booked individually but a double booking is ideal for two families, or a large extended family. The gites are fully equipped with modern kitchen facilities and satellite TV, a DVD player and Wi-Fi. The extensive grounds and courtyard are tranquil allowing total relaxation or for the more active pool games, table tennis and boule are all provided.

Privite dining areas are provided in the courtyard and if you don't feel like cooking we are happy to provide three course evening meals or BBQ evenings on request at very reasonable prices.

Follow the link for more info, photos and direct contact with the owner of these Gites in Poitou Charentes.

Holiday let in the Rhone Alpes

noreply@blogger.com (Steve189) — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:53:00 +0200

Available for rent on weekly basis 295 - 495 euro, depending on season. Local person on hand if needed, also cleaning person available. All linen, towels etc provided at no extra charge.

Enjoy an authentic French experience. The village is 'buzzy' all year round. The house is situated in a quiet street behind the Grande Rue, where there is a bakery, local shops, 2 bars/cafe, Post Office, Tabac etc.

You will find the house fully equipped and comfortable and the kitchen has modern conveniences.

Fresh, local produce is available in the weekly market but just 2 km away there is a large supermarket and other large shops.

The village dates back to Roman times, hence the name - from Emperor Augustus! The river Sye runs through the village and you can hire a kayak or find a sheltered spot to sunbathe.

Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owner of this holiday let in France.

3-4 month summer rental in Champagne-Mouton

noreply@blogger.com (Steve189) — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:48:00 +0200

Sleeping up to 8 people, this is a fantastic price for a renovated and furnished 3-bed property in a quiet hamlet, only 3km from the market town of Champagne-Mouton with its amenities.

It consists of a fitted kitchen, a utility room, a large sitting room with a stone fireplace and a downstairs WC.

Upstairs there are 3 large bedrooms (one with an en-suite bathroom) – 2 doubles, plus a 3rd with 2 sofa beds - all with access to balconies, plus another family shower room too.

Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owner of this long term let in Poitou Charentes.

8 Tips to Surviving your Visa Appointment at the French Embassy

noreply@blogger.com (Steve189) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:18:00 +0200

A very useful article for folks requiring visas who are thinking about moving to France, 8 Tips to Surviving your Visa Appointment at the French Embassy

FAQs - How Do I Add A Listing?

noreply@blogger.com (Steve189) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:31:00 +0200

The first stage is to create your free user account.

This account is not your listing, this is purely the starting block that gains access to the website system. Look at it as a basic profile page for you, yourself - not your property. The content you add to this page eg a photo and some descriptive text is not about your property, it's about you and is not immediately viewable on the website. Once you have a listing up and running there is a tab displayed in the listing for visitors to see your profile as the owner or agent of the property.

To add a listing you must first decide on a listing option, displayed as a series of check boxes on your account welcome page (the page you see when you first log in, accessed via the Control Panel link in the main (blue) side menu).

Having chosen a suitable option, you must then purchase the option by using the Add Money link.

You will see a small box in which you can type the amount you want to add to your account - please note funds are deducted from your account monthly (more on which later) so unless you are sure you want to add sufficient funds to cover several months just enter the figure for one or two months. Generally, refunds will not be issued on overpayment, there are several stages before payment is final offering the opportunity to spot an error.

Having entered the amount, click on the Submit button below the box.

You will then be directed to a secure PayPal page. You do not need a PayPal account, payments using credit or debit cards can also be made via the secure server.

Either sign in (if you have a paypal account) or choose the pay by card option in the box below the login area. It'll say something like "Don't have a PayPal account?" and below it will be a link to pay by credit or debit card.

PayPal uses a secure server and all of your information you enter is encrypted for security. LetsRentPropertyInFrance.com at no time has access to your PayPal or card details.

After you have completed the payment stages on PayPal you will be shown a success message and re-directed back to LetsRentPropertyInFrance.com where you will again see a Success Message.

As the system is still very new (at time of writing 18/04/12) user accounts have to be credited manually by me upon receipt of a PayPal Payment Received Notification. This is not ideal but please, rest assured that if you have received a payment made email from PayPal, I will have also received a copy and will add the funds to your account. Depending on the time of day or night this might be a few minutes or a few hours.

It is still much faster than the old system but my aim is to have the credits appear in your account immediately the payment process is completed successfully.

PAYMENTS BY CHEQUE

If you do not have access to PayPal or a debit card or you prefer to use a cheque it is possible for me to add the funds directly to your user account however it is very slow and will incur a small handling charge.

To pay by cheque, please contact me for payment address details.

Your Account Balance, Automatic Monthly Deductions.

If you select the Automatic Deduct Monthly (check box below the listing package list - see the picture at the bottom of this article) option to continue your listing each month automatically then the value of your chosen package will be taken from your account balance each month.

NOTE This does not mean your credit card or PayPal account will be deducted, it means your user account must hold sifficient funds to ensure monthly payments can be made. If the account balance is lower than the package fee you will receive an automated email informing you and asking you to top up your account. Should the time period pass without payment will listing will no longer be shown on the website. Your listing will not be deleted from your account and will re-activate when you add the required funds to your account.

As ever, if you have any questions, please just contact me.

Steve.

Screenshot of the top area of the User Control Panel

New Website Up & Running

noreply@blogger.com (Steve189) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:25:00 +0200

After almost three months of very hard work (poor me) I am very happy to announce the launch of the new LetsRentPropertyInFrance.com

Property Owners
You can now create a free user account either as an owner or as an agent if you handle several properties. You can then choose a suitable listing package, now payable monthly rather than yearly and quickly upgraded or downgraded to suit your budget.

The new listing packages offer a wider range of features than previously available and can be compared against each other on the compare rental property listing packages page.

Property Seekers
You can also create a free Property Seeker account which will enable you to take advantage of our features that allow you to add properties you find to a favourites list and then compare them against each other to help you decide. You can also submit a rating and leave a review depending on your experience with the property owner and your subsequent stay in the property.

I am still in the process of transferring existing listings from the old website and have many owners to contact with the upgrade news but I'm getting there...

Watch this space for more updates.

You can access the latest property listings and help guides, FAQs posted on the site over in the right hand column ---------- >

Upcycled Bags Handmade In France

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:24:00 +0100

Ok so this is nothing to do with property in France but it is France related as we live there. My wife, Sarah (nickname Saz) has been making her own hand bags, messenger bags etc for a while now using recycled materials. She's had such a great response from friends, family and friends of friends that she has launched her own online shop, SazBags with Etsy.

Example: upcycled denim messenger bag with floral interior

The bags are really well made and I have been totally amazed with how great looking they are, Sarah really does have a gift indeed.

Anyway, why not pop and have a look. They're great value and would make nice gifts. Here's a link...

Upcycled Bags Handmade In France

Long term let in the Limousin, France

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:24:00 +0100

4 bedroom house for long term rental in the Limousin, France

La Buvette

4 bedroom, long term let in the Limousin

A four-bedroomed house in lovely, rolling French countryside. 35 minutes from Limoges Airport, seven hours from Channel ports. Two living rooms, large kitchen-diner, shower-room downstairs, bathroom upstairs. Utility room. Patio, part-covered and small garden. Garage outside.

Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owner of this long term let in France.

When To Buy A French Property

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:05:00 +0100

France still remains a popular place to buy a second home or retirement home. During the summer months of July and August is NOT the best time to hunt for a property! July and August are the months that the French holiday - there is a mass exodus to the South of France.

So the roads are busy, the temperatures can be very hot, and more imprortantly the Estate Agents (Immobilier) go on holiday too! Flights and holiday accommodation are expensive. Some estate agents close completely whilst others operate on skeleton staff. To make matters worse, many vendors are on holiday and access to the property can be prohibited. So your choice of viewing can be limited.

When is the best time to buy? We would recommend September and October. The weather will still be good in most parts of France. Accommodation is readily accessible and much cheaper too! The budget airlines such as Ryanair, Easyjet, Flybe and even BA are offering hugely discounted fares to most destinations in France. The budget airlines now fly to all corners of France so getting there should be no problem!

The estate agents are back from their vacation and very enthusiastic to do business. They will be very happy to show you properties and the selection should be better! Vendors will be beginning to think that the Summer season is over and will be anxious to sell. So there should be room for negotiation - do not be afraid to haggle. The French will bargain aggressively so do not be nervous about making an offer. Do remember in France that when you sign the Compromis de Vente you are committed to the purchase.

In the South, the holiday-makers will be back home from their holidays and the location may look tranquil and peaceful. However, in the Summer these coastal playgrounds can be alive, vibrant and very busy. Do not be misled if you intend to use your holiday home in the Peak Summer Season. It may be wise to opt for properties within driving distance of the coast - they will be more peaceful, and much cheaper. If you want to sample rural France, then do not buy on the coast!

Although weekend viewing trips are popular, many estate agents will be not be open on Sunday so your viewing opportunities will be restricted. In addition, many estate agents who advertise on the internet, will be busy with advance bookings. We advise booking viewings well in advance of your trip. If you can travel mid-week, then the estate agent will probably have more time to show you around. A common problem in France, for international property buyers, is booking up to see too many properties in one day. France is a large country, and prospective buyers are unrealistic about travel times. Although the main roads are excellent, the minor roads can be busy and the opportunities to get lost increase. We recommend viewing about 4 properties a day - you will have extra time to evaluate the location - and also enjoy the experience! If you have a video camera take it with you - at least you will have a valuable resource to review the properties you have seen.

So why not combine your house hunting in France with a holiday or better still, to get a true feel for your desired region, a long term rental property in France!

Article courtesy of articlecircle.

Long Term Let. Rental Property In Languedoc, France

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Fri, 2 Dec 2011 15:22:00 +0100

Les Montels

Rental Property For Long Term Lets in Herault, Languedoc

3 bedroom house with swimming pool

This 3 bedroomed house is situated in a very quiet site, on a hillside offering panoramic views across the Languedocian vinyard and total privacy. Access is made by a private track.

The large swimming pool is in the middle of 6000m² of a Mediterranean garden, olive and almond trees.

The house is totally renovated in the style of the south of France and includes new furniture, linen and towels.

Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owners of this rental property in France.

Long Term Let In Poitou Charente

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:10:00 +0200

Chez Coutiere

Charente, Poitou Charentes

1 & 2 bedroom apartments

Would you like to experience life in France before buying? Perhaps you need somewhere to live while you renovate.

We have 1 and 2 bedroom (T2 and T3) apartments for rent in the beautiful Charentaise countryside.

Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owner of this long term let in France.

Long Term Let In Brittany

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:41:00 +0200

Kermeury Longere

Cotes D'Armor, Brittany

2 bedroom, sleeps 4

Spacious, comfortable, 2 bedroom longere in the countryside with swimming pool & WiFi. Recently renovated retaining many of the original features, exposed walls and beams, with large wood burning stove.

Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owners of this long term let in Brittany.

The Advertising Power Of LetsRentPropertyInFrance.com

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0200

I received a brand new listing yesterday morning (see previous blog post) and got it built and uploaded around noon.

I just got this at 17:47 last night - in response to the welcome email I send out once a listing is live,

"Hi Steve Everything seems to be working OK. The ad got me a 6 month rental this afternoon. Many thanks. "

A 6 month rental from upload to enquiry to booking, within a few short hours...

If you have a long term let or a holiday gite in France and you want it to be seen by potential tenants the above is yet another good reason to advertise a long term let in France or indeed advertise a Gite in France on LetsRentPropertyInFrance.com

Long Term Let in the Limousin

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:27:00 +0200

Memanat Cottage

La Creuse, Limousin

1 bedroom, sleeps 4

Situated in the grounds of a Chateau this single bedroom, fully equipped cottage is ideal for a couple. The outside features a private, south facing terrace, BBQ facilities and a swimming pool. Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owners of this long term let in the Limousin.

Farmhouse Holiday Gite In Normandy

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Mon, 4 Jul 2011 15:32:00 +0200

Le Fresne Holiday Gite

Manche, Normandy

6 bedrooms, sleeps 14

6 Bedroom, 17th Century Farmhouse offering you large comfortable accommodation with a wealth of period features. This stone built, holiday gite is a perfect to relax, unwind and explore the delights of Normandy with family or friends.

Follow the link for full details, more photos and direct contact with the owner of this splendid, large holiday gite in Normandy.

Long Term Let In Normandy

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Fri, 1 Jul 2011 12:50:00 +0200

La Grande Maison

Manche, Normandy

5 bedrooms, sleeps 10

5 bedroom, detached Maison du Maitre in the peaceful village of Sainteny. The House has been completely renovated to a very high standard with new electrics, plumbing, double glazing throughout and a new gas central heating system.

Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owners of this large house for rent in Normandy.

Long Term Let in the Limousin

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:29:00 +0200

Haute Serre Farmhouse

La Creuse, Limousin

4 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Lovingly renovated, stone farmhouse. This spacious & light four bedroom property is surrounded by garden and includes a newly installed rustic kitchen. The farmhouse has been re-roofed & insulated throughout and further benefits from new electrics & double glazing.

Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owner of this long term let in the Limousin, France.

Long Term Let in Poitou Charentes, France

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Tue, 3 May 2011 16:04:00 +0200

Cliff Cottage

Vienne, Poitou Charentes

2 bedrooms, sleeps 5

2 bedroom cottage situated in a tiny hamlet close to the river Charente and just a short drive from the market town of Civray. Available for year round lets this is an ideal house hunter base as well as a lovely location to take in the delights of this region of France.

Follow the link for more information, photos and direct contact with the owners of this long term let in Poitou Charentes.

Google Results - Number 1 & 2 Out Of 42,200,000

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Sat, 9 Apr 2011 17:29:00 +0200

All the hard work optimizing my site for great search results pays off again.

I think I'll let the screen capture picture below do the talking...

Server Upgrades - Enquiry Problems

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Sat, 2 Apr 2011 16:08:00 +0200

Due to some unseen complications with a recent server upgrade all of the contact/enquiry forms and listing submissions forms have not been working correctly.

I can confirm that enquiries should have been submitted to the intended property owners as normal. The problem has been that upon successful submission of an enquiry the user should be redirected to a Thank you page. It is this redirection that has been out of service.

However, if you have submitted an enquiry during the last few days and heard nothing back please re-try contacting the property owner.

After spending several hours battling with the hosting company the issue has now been fixed.

My apologies to anyone for any confusion at seeing a blank, white page after sending an enquiry.

Scam Alert - Rental Property Owners Be Aware.

noreply@blogger.com (Steve) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:45:00 +0100

Scam Alert!!! Please be aware of a recent scam artist that has tried to make enquiries.

If you receive an enquiry from Dr. Steve Johnson possibly with a yahoo email address stevee_johnson@ (note the double e) please ignore it. Follow up emails demand the usual as is typical of these scams ie paying the full rental up front by wire transfer etc etc

Let's Rent Property In France

Last Minute Gite Deals! 40% OFF! 3 gites, Limousin - France

Our Use Of Cookies

3 bedroom farmhouse to rent, Limousin

Zurker, A Social Network Owned By It's Members :)

Two Gites in an enclosed Courtyard of an 18th Century Charentaise House

Holiday let in the Rhone Alpes

3-4 month summer rental in Champagne-Mouton

8 Tips to Surviving your Visa Appointment at the French Embassy

FAQs - How Do I Add A Listing?

New Website Up & Running

Upcycled Bags Handmade In France

Long term let in the Limousin, France

When To Buy A French Property

Long Term Let. Rental Property In Languedoc, France

Long Term Let In Poitou Charente

Long Term Let In Brittany

The Advertising Power Of LetsRentPropertyInFrance.com

Long Term Let in the Limousin

Farmhouse Holiday Gite In Normandy

Long Term Let In Normandy

Long Term Let in the Limousin

Long Term Let in Poitou Charentes, France

Google Results - Number 1 & 2 Out Of 42,200,000

Server Upgrades - Enquiry Problems

Scam Alert - Rental Property Owners Be Aware.

Scam Alert!!! Please be aware of a recent scam artist that has tried to make enquiries.

If you receive an enquiry from Dr. Steve Johnson possibly with a yahoo email address stevee_johnson@ (note the double e) please ignore it. Follow up emails demand the usual as is typical of these scams ie paying the full rental up front by wire transfer etc etc

The email is written to the standard of someone who didn't spend much time at pre-school, let alone medical school.

There is further mention of the same email address used in scams here