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France: Thirty things to think about in Languedoc

1 - Clarify your objectives

Buying real estate in Languedoc-Roussillon, south France is a major financial decision, so be crystal-clear about your objectives. Are we talking pure investment, relocation, retirement or holiday home? Answering these questions will help identify the type of real estate best suited to your needs, and its ideal location within the Languedoc.

2 - Where to buy

Languedoc-Roussillon is a big place. It covers five départements in the south of France – Lozère, Gard, Hérault, Aude and Pyrénées Orientales – and boasts a variety of landscapes and climatic zones (check out the Geography Section within our About the Area pages for the nitty-gritty details). So narrowing down your search area to just one département (OK, two at a push) is key to buying real estate here.

3 - Location

Location within Languedoc Roussillon is all-important when buying real estate. You can renovate, restore, modernize, extend and transform a house, but its location cannot be altered. Prefer real estate in reasonable condition in a popular, accessible area to a dream home in a remote spot? Being stuck in the back of beyond is great for hermits, but not so handy for holidaymakers to the south of France.

4 - Life stages

For retirees, sunshine may be a “must” (and if you’ve opted to buy a retirement real estate in Languedoc Roussillon, you’ve made a good decision, as the region is reputed to have more than 300 days of rays per annum). For young families, access to schools and amenities can be important. Take into account your cur-rent needs and how they may evolve as years go by. You may be DINKY (Double Income, No Kids Yet) right now, but these things can change, y’know.