People considering buying a French property as a holiday let investment have been offered some expert advice.

Purchasing a buy-to-let French property can be an excellent investment and provide a retirement nest-egg, according to French Property News, but buyers should acquaint themselves in advance with tenancy law differences abroad.

Martin Kingman, head of debt recovery and insolvency law firm Furley Page, tells the publication: "Renting properties in France can be an attractive option but remember that the legal system in France differs greatly from the UK’s.

"France has a codified civil law which means it’s condensed into one document known as the French Civil Code."

Besides familiarising themselves with the Code, Mr Kingman’s main tip for those letting French property is to seek advice before pursuing any kind of claim against a tenant and make sure all incidents are recorded in writing.

A recent study of investment hotspots by Conti showed that French property is the number one choice among those seeking houses abroad, accounting for nearly one-third of all enquiries.

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