In France, as in any country, there is a certain set of vocabulary that the real estate property market uses. Whether you're searching for an apartment to buy, or a furnished apartment to rent, it is important to be familiar with the jargon.
Do you know your French real estate vocabulary?
For example, an état des lieux (walkthrough) is a mandatory report completed by the tenant and the landlord that consists of the conditions of the property at the beginning of the rental and once again when moving out. A chaudière (boiler) is a very important element in your apartment rental and it must be checked by a professional at least once a year. And what exactly are those charges locatives due each month and assessed once a year? They are the cost of service and maintenance for common or shared areas of the apartment building.