Ready-to-live-in accommodation for expatriates: how to settle in France without waiting for your move?

Arriving in France for a relocation, a return from expatriation or a new professional assignment already requires a lot of organisation. Accommodation should not become an additional constraint. When the furniture does not arrive straight away, when a container is still in transit or when the family needs to settle in quickly, a ready-to-live-in home makes it possible to move in without delay.

The accommodation has been found, but it is not yet liveable

Finding accommodation in France is an important step, but it is not always enough to live there from the moment you arrive. The lease has been signed, the keys collected, and yet the accommodation remains empty. Furniture may still be abroad, and the container may be delayed, especially as international moves can take several weeks. For an expatriate employee starting a new position quickly, or a family arriving before their belongings, this period can be difficult to manage. The accommodation needs to be functional from the very first days.

What equipment should be planned to live there from arrival?

Ready-to-live-in accommodation must cover the essential needs of everyday life. You need to be able to sleep, with a bed, mattress, duvet and bed linen. You also need to be able to eat, with a table, chairs, crockery and utensils. In the kitchen, household appliances, pans and basic equipment avoid having to rely on eating out. For work, a desk, chair and lamp may be needed from the first week. If the family arrives with children, beds, storage and possibly a suitable workspace should also be planned.

When is furniture rental useful for an expatriate?

Furniture rental is suited to temporary assignments, trial periods, gradual family returns or company accommodation that needs to be equipped quickly. It can be used while waiting to buy a home, for a container to be delivered or for temporary accommodation to come to an end. Homat supports expatriates, companies and relocation agencies with a furniture, household appliance and home equipment rental solution, for a duration adapted to the stay. The advantage is that you do not have to buy furniture in a hurry for just a few weeks or months. The furniture is installed for the required period, then collected when the situation becomes stable or when the personal furniture arrives.

Organising your move-in from abroad

The move-in can be prepared before even arriving in France. Once the accommodation has been chosen, the rooms to equip need to be defined, arrival dates shared and access constraints specified: floor, lift, parking, possible delivery times and on-site contact. This information allows Homat’s teams to organise delivery, furniture installation and, if necessary, connection of the equipment before or at the time of move-in. Essential contracts, such as electricity, water and internet, simply need to be checked in advance so that the accommodation is truly ready to live in from the first days.

What should you do when your furniture finally arrives?

When the personal furniture arrives, the rental period simply needs to be adjusted. If the container is delayed, the rental can be extended. If delivery is confirmed, collection of the temporary furniture can be organised. This solution makes it possible to switch gradually to your own equipment, without disrupting everyday life. For an expatriate family, this often makes all the difference and allows them to continue living normally during a transition period.