We found them really helpful here, especially Clemence and Leonard. Each client is allocated an agent to help throughout the whole process, so you will always be in contact with only one agent. They are very professional and all staff speak perfect English. By the way, they do not really appreciate unannounced drop-ins or phone calls as everything is done via email.

You firstly need to register your interest on their website. After that you’ll get an email with a list of possible properties which are available for your dates. In order to view a property you need to email back the one property you are most interested in and are most likely to sign for. Unfortunately, you can’t send them a list of 3 or 4 properties you would like to see and then decide from your viewings which one you want to go ahead with. I know, it’s ridiculous.

Saying this though, once you have seen a property you like and agreed to rental it is very easy with an agency. They will email you all the documents you need to complete and email back to them. They tell you exactly how to make the necessary payments, how to contact the landlord (mobile number and email address) and offer advice on housing insurance. Of course, you will have to pay a hefty agency fee (one month’s rent), but this is certainly worth it to have the security and ease whilst sorting out your accommodation.

http://www.parisattitude.com/

6 rue du Sentier in the 2nd (Sentier metro station is closest to their office).

By harriette@yearsabroad.com