Find your rental in France
without the stress
with expert support
the right way
done for you
Renting in France as a foreigner is hard. Agencies ignore you, landlords don't understand foreign dossiers, and the paperwork is in a language that isn't yours. Ibanista handles the entire process, so you can secure a long-term rental in France with confidence.
- 1:1 onboarding call to map your move
- A dossier that gets you noticed
- Property search & agent outreach
- French-speaking negotiation & follow-up
- Lease review before you sign
- Full refund if we can't secure your rental
50% upfront · 50% on success · No hidden fees
Why finding a rental in France defeats most expats
The French rental market is famously difficult, even for French people. For foreigners, the barriers are even higher. Landlords and agencies operate in French, with French expectations, and a foreign dossier often gets ignored before anyone reads a single line.
This isn't a sign that you're not qualified. It's a sign that you need someone who knows how the system works, and how to present you within it.
Your dossier doesn't translate
You have savings. You have income. But French landlords expect documents formatted a very specific way. Foreign payslips, overseas bank statements, and non-French contracts get passed over, not because you're not qualified, but because they don't fit the template.
Agencies filter you out automatically
Many French rental agencies use insurance-backed guarantee systems (GLI) that favour CDI employment contracts. If you're freelance, retired, or earning abroad, you're often screened out before your application is ever read.
You don't know how the system works
When to follow up. How to negotiate. What's standard in a French lease. What you can and can't change in a rental. Without this knowledge, you'll either lose good properties or sign something you don't fully understand.
Without the right support, here's what tends to happen
Weeks lost. Rejections without explanation. And eventually, settling for something that wasn't what you wanted, just to get it over with.
Picture yourself settled in France, without the chaos
You positioned correctly, not desperately
Your dossier was built to make sense to French landlords. You looked like the obvious choice, not a risk.
Your lease had no surprises
You understood what you were signing. Every clause was reviewed with you in plain English before you committed.
You didn't have to chase anyone
We handled all French communication, follow-ups, and negotiations so nothing slipped through the cracks.
You moved in calmly
No last-minute scrambles. No mystery fees. Just a smooth handover and the start of your French life done properly.
Everything you need to secure a long-term rental in France
This isn't generic advice or a checklist you follow alone. We work alongside you, handling outreach, building your dossier, and managing the process from first search to signed lease.
A rental that works for you
We search for properties that actually fit your criteria, location, budget, lifestyle. No generic listings. We do the searching so you don't waste time filtering noise.
A dossier that gets you noticed
We build a complete, properly formatted French dossier that presents your income, savings, and background in the way landlords expect, and trust.
French-speaking outreach & follow-up
We contact agencies and landlords in French, follow up, negotiate, and keep things moving. You won't miss a property because of language or timing.
Viewings: in person or virtual
We organise and coordinate property viewings around your schedule, whether you're already in France or arranging things from abroad.
Lease review before you sign
French lease agreements are long and detailed. We review every clause with you in plain English before you commit to anything.
Ongoing support throughout
Email support from your first question to the day you get your keys. You're never left wondering what happens next.
Who is this service for?
If any of these sound like you, we can help.
From first call to keys in hand, here's the journey
Free Intro Call
We discuss your timeline, budget, location, and goals. No pressure, just clarity.
Dossier Build
We structure your documents the way French landlords understand and trust.
Search & Outreach
We contact landlords and agencies in French, follow up, and keep things moving.
Viewings Organised
In person or virtual, you stay informed without having to chase anyone.
Keys in Hand
We negotiate, review the lease, and make sure everything is right before you sign.
Real expats. Real rentals secured.
I had a meeting with Ben — 8 days later I received an email from Natalie about an apartment. I immediately felt it was the one! Natalie has been great setting up a meeting between the owner, her, and me and she has taken care of so many little details (like finding apartment insurance). This process could not have gone smoother and I am pleasantly surprised at how quickly it happened. I highly recommend Ibanista!
5 stars says it all. Highly recommend. The Ibanista team were excellent to work with and went above and beyond when required. They found us exactly what we were looking for in an apartment when we moved to France. Money well spent. Thank you!
Long-Term Rental Assistance
To begin your dossier build and property search.
Only once your lease is signed. Not before.
Full refund guarantee. If we're unable to secure a rental for you, you receive a full refund. No risk, no small print.
Simple. Fair. No surprises.
We keep pricing straightforward because we want you to feel confident from the start. You pay half to begin, and the rest only when we've done our job.
There are no hidden fees. If we can't find you a rental, you get your money back.
Secure your long-term rental
in France, the right way
Stop sending unanswered messages and getting rejected without explanation. Let's get your dossier right, your search organised, and your lease signed.
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