To rent out your property in France you must first inform the local town hall, before applying for a non-professional Siret number which proves you are officially registered to rent your property. You can then contact a reputable agent who can help you market the property and find suitable tenants. Any rent income you receive will incur taxes that must be paid every year.

Many new build developments in the Alps will come with an on-site rental management company that will be able to take care of all aspects of the rental management for you.

Rates vary, but you can expect to pay about 25% for a fully managed rental service.