Renting out your villa or apartment

There certainly are reliable companies in France who will take on the management of your property. This can be a beneficial way of making money from your holiday home, without having to undertake the marketing and day-to-day maintenance of the property, or of dealing directly with those wishing to rent it. Of course, any company offering to relieve you of this burden will also relieve you of around 20 per cent of the rental income. So if rental income is going to pay the mortgage, make sure you know how much you can expect to charge by checking with some of the many websites on weekly rates. The average holiday home rents for a maximum of 20 weeks a year and an average of only 10. It is usually less profitable to rent during the autumn and winter months so check with a local agent who will be able to advise you further. Search for ‘property management France’ on the internet to find companies offering a property management service.