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Nantes République is a great place to live.

Post author By Lauren Pinel
Post date January 13, 2021
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Nantes République - a district where life is good.

Martine Luriot

Having arrived in Nantes from Lille with 4 children, I know how necessary it is to be guided through the different neighbourhoods in order to make a choice of accommodation that corresponds well to one's lifestyle and needs.

Since then, I have been a Switch Up ambassador, and in order to advise our clients, I take an interest in the future of Nantes, in new projects and living spaces that can welcome newcomers. The number of newcomers is increasing, which is putting pressure on the property market.

Fortunately, however, new neighbourhoods are emerging that are well thought out for maximum living comfort. This is the case of the new République district

Nantes, a tailor-made city that is inventing itself.

It is a perimeter located between the Boulevard de l'Estuaire to the north and the future university hospital to the south, covering approximately 20 hectares. To design it, citizen consultation workshops were held and they formulated recommendations that the urban planners and landscape designers took up.

♦ 5 major concerns were expressed:

A breathable neighbourhood with space and light
A neighbourhood with a strong mix of people and generations
A green district, nature in the city, green spaces, walks
A lively and dynamic neighbourhood with cultural, sports and leisure activities
Smooth and safe traffic

Neighbourhood relations and shared spaces as the basis of the architectural project.

The urban design teams have submitted their project, which gives pride of place to nature in the city.

From a landscape point of view, nature has been integrated into all the interstices, creating an atmosphere conducive to well-being, neighbourhood life and exchanges between neighbours: playgrounds, sports areas, shared gardens, a large lawn, etc. A whole series of pathways encourage walking and cycling.

Efficient public transport will link the centre, the station and other districts of Nantes: two new tramway lines are planned, in addition to the existing Chronobus C5.

Mutualisation is encouraged: parking, laundry, vegetable gardens, heating and hot water production with more than 85% renewable energy, electricity with photovoltaic production, etc.

Approximately 2,000 homes will be built, 55% of which will be social and affordable, encouraging everyone - and particularly families - to settle in the city centre.

75,000m² of service sector buildings, as well as 25,000m² of ground floor retail space, will allow for the development of approximately 4,000 new jobs in this new district.

Close to the city centre and nature.

All this makes it a very attractive place to live on paper, with a clear desire on the part of the decision-makers to move towards participative, sustainable approaches, geared towards the well-being of the inhabitants.

The urbanisation of this new area will be developed over the next 10 years and the first construction sites will be delivered in 2020 with the 5Ponts and O-Slowoperations.

Achievements to watch closely!

The Switch Up advisors, well aware of the advantages of the different districts of Nantes, will advise you on the suitability of the district for your needs.

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Is it really a good idea to move to your holiday destination?

Post author By Lauren Pinel
Post date January 13, 2021
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Choosing to move to your holiday destination: Is it really a good idea?

Marie Tertrais

Who hasn't dreamed of leaving their holiday destination at the end of August and moving there permanently? But when the dream becomes reality and a transfer or a new job allows us to live at our holiday destination, is it really a good idea?

Living in a coastal department, the Vendée, and accompanying many people in their change of life, I very often have questions and legitimate fears from future arrivals about their choice of address.

Les Sables d'Olonne, a large city on the ocean, attracts even those who go to work in La Roche sur Yon, the main town of the department, located about 30 km away.

Who hasn't dreamt of the sea as a garden?

After this cliché, I take the time with my future arrivals to weigh up the pros and cons of moving to the seaside and to understand their true aspirations. The list of positives: the sea, the walks, the water sports, the calm, the port and also the disadvantages: the more expensive rents, a smaller property, the scarcity of properties rented all year round, the obligation to travel by car to go to work, the very quiet side of a coastal town in winter, the traffic and parking difficulties in summer, an older population. Once all these criteria have been met and a dialogue has been held with the newcomer and his family, the choice is made calmly and naturally.

As a rule, reason prevails and most people move to La Roche-sur-Yon, knowing that the seaside is only 30 minutes away. However, sea lovers such as sailing or surfing enthusiasts often take the plunge .... Their passion outweighs the inconvenience.

But everyone is different. All horizons are open and the key to success is often a good analysis of the needs of newcomers!

This article was written by Marie.T, at your service to help you settle in La Roche sur Yon.

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LA ROCHE SUR YON

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From Paris to Nantes - Lise's journey.

Post author By Lauren Pinel
Post date January 6, 2021
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From Paris to Nantes, Lise's journey.

Martine Luriot

With her husband Pierrick and their two children aged 3 years and 18 months, they lived in a small flat in Montreuil, and it was becoming complicated.

With their respective families based in Mayenne and Maine et Loire, it was towards the West that they focused. A job opportunity arose in Nantes for Pierrick in February. He seized it and Lise asked for a transfer, which she obtained. So it was in Nantes that this little family prepared to live in the spring, with a job opening in May.

Switch Up for a smoother arrival.

"Like many people living in the Paris region, when our children were born we dreamed of a quieter, less stressful life and moving to the provinces became an obvious choice.

This is where Switch Up comes in.

"We had friends in Nantes who spoke very highly of it, and we were getting closer to our families, which was perfect. But we had to find our nest and we also knew that the property market in Nantes was tight. Looking from Paris with work and children was going to be a challenge.

The couple then requests Switch Up's intervention via a Mobilipass* and chooses an ambassador on the platform. The role of the ambassador is to provide them with all the information they need to determine which neighbourhoods are suitable for their situation and to accompany them remotely to find their new home. Switch Up ambassadors know their city well and are in contact with real estate professionals. They are reactive to visit properties, use video to allow clients to see for themselves, build up files and follow up. Once the property is found, they are present during the signing of the lease and the inventory of fixtures.

"We wanted a spacious house, so that each child would have his or her own room, and we would be able to get to our place of work quickly. We dreamed of a house with a small garden.

A set of specifications is drawn up with the ambassador, the file is compiled and submitted on the secure platform, and the search can begin.

Everything was on track by the beginning of March and the first housing units were offered to them. But the health crisis led to a slowdown or even a halt in the agencies' activities. Notices and removals were suspended. The first visits were cancelled and no more properties were offered: a very stressful period when it was difficult to plan ahead.

We had to wait until May with a timid recovery.

"We arrived in Nantes at the beginning of May with our children and were hosted by friends so that we could start working in our new positions. Then the marathon of visits began, accompanied by our ambassador. Time was running out. After 8 visits, we found our house!

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A new life begins.

The lease was signed, the house was inspected, the energy was switched on, and Lise and her family moved to the St Félix district. The house, located in a dead end street, is large and bright with a small garden, very practical for the children.

"Its proximity to the city centre is a strong point. There is plenty of public transport and we can get to our work very easily. We are lucky to be in a quiet, family-friendly street. I quickly met other mums and was able to set up a shared childcare arrangement for our youngest. The eldest goes to the Villa Maria school near the house. It works out well! We love to go for walks at the weekend along the banks of the Erdre, nature is very close by. But the best thing is that we can go to the seaside very quickly. The children love it. As far as supplies are concerned, we have to change our habits compared to the Paris region with its small shops open late at night and anticipate our shopping for the week. We'll get used to it. Besides, we are close to the Talensac market which is really great for fresh produce.

A successful change of life and a well settled and happy family in Nantes!

Mobilipass is an Action Logement scheme that allows the financing of the costs of a professional mobility service. The latter will help employees of companies with more than 10 employees in professional mobility to find accommodation and to take the various steps.