Viewing a Flat to Rent in France
Call about a listing, ask the right questions during the viewing and get your rental application in fast.
Good rentals in French cities go within days, so bring a complete dossier to the viewing: ID, your last three payslips, employment contract and last tax notice. Landlords usually want a garant (guarantor), but the free state-backed Visale guarantee is widely accepted. The deposit (dépôt de garantie) is capped at one month's rent excluding charges for an unfurnished flat and two months for a furnished one, and the listing must show the DPE energy rating; the worst-rated G flats can no longer be newly let.
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J'appelle pour l'annonce de l'appartement.
I'm calling about the listing for the flat.
- 2
Il est toujours disponible ?
Is it still available?
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Quand est-ce que je peux le visiter ?
When can I view it?
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Il est meublé ?
Is it furnished?
- 5
Le loyer, c'est charges comprises ?
Does the rent include service charges?
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Le dépôt de garantie, c'est combien ?
How much is the deposit?
- 7
Le DPE, c'est quelle lettre ?
What's the energy rating letter?
Tip: From A, best, to G, worst.
- 8
Le chauffage est au gaz ou électrique ?
Is the heating gas or electric?
- 9
Le séjour est exposé au sud ?
Does the living room face south?
- 10
Il y a une cave ?
Is there a cellar?
- 11
Il y a un ascenseur ?
Is there a lift?
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La chambre est un peu petite.
The bedroom is a bit small.
- 13
C'est très lumineux.
It's really bright.
- 14
Le locataire actuel part quand ?
When is the current tenant leaving?
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Qu'est-ce qu'il faut mettre dans le dossier ?
What do I need to put in the application?
- 16
Il faut un garant ?
Do I need a guarantor?
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Je peux passer par la garantie Visale.
I can use the Visale guarantee.
Tip: A free state-backed guarantee scheme.
- 18
Je suis en CDI.
I'm on a permanent contract.
- 19
Ça m'intéresse beaucoup.
I'm really interested.
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Vous me donnez une réponse quand ?
When will you get back to me?