A long-term rental could work well if the end of your stay matches the contract term, and the delivery, breakdown cover and collection included in the agreement save you from dealing with tasks you would rather avoid. If your departure date is uncertain, compare the terms for extending or ending the agreement with the flexibility of buying new or second-hand. With a purchase, you’ll need to arrange transport or resale yourself.
Your move-out date and the tasks you’re willing to handle will help you choose between renting and buying.
You want to equip your home without having to uninstall, transport or resell a bulky appliance later. The French National Consumer Institute, in a guide published with the Banque de France, gives the example of a student moving away to study.
You’re looking for a package that includes delivery, installation, breakdown cover and collection. Boulanger Location, HomeCycle and Homat advertise some of these services, but what’s included can vary depending on the appliance and address.
You’d rather keep the option of moving, keeping or reselling the appliance, even if that means arranging its installation and removal yourself. It’s worth weighing up this flexibility against the contract term and services included with a rental.
For temporary accommodation, start by checking how long you’ll be there and the terms for moving out, then look at services and installation requirements. Renting, buying new and buying second-hand all leave you with different tasks to manage when you move out.
Consider it : if your move-out date fits the agreed term and the services listed in the contract meet your needs.
Bear in mind : you won’t own the appliance and will need to return it in line with the contract terms. The French National Consumer Institute advises checking the terms for ending the agreement early.
Consider it : if you want the option to keep, move or resell the appliance, especially if your move-out date could change.
Plan for : checking delivery and installation, and deciding what to do with the appliance at the end of your stay.
Consider it : if you’re happy to find and check an appliance, then transport or resell it.
Check : its condition and connections, and whether you’re buying from a professional or a private seller, before you commit.
| Consideration | What to check | Who is it for ? |
|---|---|---|
| Contract term | Compare your move-out date with the contract term and its rules for extensions or early termination. Boulanger Location offers terms of 12, 24 or 36 months ; BUT lists 36, 48 or 60 months for appliances. | If my stay could end before the agreed term, I want to know how I can return the appliance without relying on an uncertain date. Around 36 % of consumers rank matching the contract term to their stay as their top priority. |
| Services and collection | Ask for details of delivery to the room, installation, breakdown cover and collection for the model you’ve chosen. | With a bulky appliance, I’d rather not arrange its installation and removal by myself when I move out. This is the top priority for around 29 % of consumers. |
| Freedom to keep the appliance | Decide whether you’d like the option to keep, move or resell the appliance, rather than return it under a contract. | If my plans change, I want the freedom to keep or resell the appliance, even if I have to handle the arrangements myself. Around 21 % of consumers prioritise this flexibility. |
| Space and connections | Measure the space and check access for delivery ; check the water supply, drainage and installation requirements. | In a small kitchen or a home that’s already equipped, I first need to find an appliance that will fit and can be connected. This compatibility comes before other factors for around 14 % of consumers. |
If your contract continues after your planned move-out date, returning the appliance could be more complicated. The French National Consumer Institute notes that ending a contract early may be subject to specific conditions.
Ask how long the contract lasts for your chosen appliance, and read the extension and termination terms before signing.
Delivery, connection, repairs and collection don’t necessarily mean the same services with every rental provider or for every appliance.
Ask for written confirmation of the services included, any requirements for your home and any exclusions that apply to your chosen model.
Boulanger Location’s terms exclude Corsica, the French overseas departments and territories, and Monaco from its service area.
Check that your address is eligible before choosing an offer and arranging installation.
In France, the Ministry of the Economy states that the statutory conformity guarantee covers second-hand goods sold by a business to an individual. It does not apply in the same way to sales between private individuals.
Check who the seller is and inspect the appliance’s condition and operation, then make arrangements for transport and connections.
These providers offer different packages and services. Compare the terms for the appliance you need, your address and the length of your stay.
Boulanger Location offers long-term rentals of appliances including washing machines, dishwashers, fridges and ovens.
HomeCycle offers rentals across several appliance categories, including washing machines, dishwashers and fridges.
BUT offers long-term appliance rentals in store.
Homat offers furniture and large-appliance rentals for stays of varying lengths.
These countertop dishwashers and this washing machine are options to buy when equipping temporary accommodation. Before choosing, check whether they can be installed in your home and how you’ll move, keep or resell the appliance when you leave.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a countertop appliance for a temporary home. The product description lists a built-in 5 L tank and 5+1 wash cycles ; check that you have enough space and somewhere for the water to drain before buying.
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Consider it for a small household if a 3-place-setting capacity is enough. The model is listed with 7 programmes and a delay start of up to 24 hours ; check where it will fit, as well as the water supply and drainage arrangements.
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This countertop model is worth considering if a capacity of 3 place settings suits your needs. Before choosing it for temporary accommodation, check its dimensions and how the water supply and drainage work.
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The listed capacity of 6 place settings may suit you better than a 3-place-setting countertop model. The product description lists 7 programmes ; check that you have enough space and that your water and drainage connections are compatible.
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Worth considering if your temporary home needs a top-loading washing machine. The product description lists a 6 kg capacity, a spin speed of 1 400 rpm and 17 programmes ; check the space needed to open the lid, the connections and how you’ll transport it when you leave.
Yes, some packages have shorter terms, but it depends on the offer you choose. Boulanger Location lists terms of 12, 24 or 36 months, while BUT lists 36, 48 or 60 months for appliances ; compare the contract term with your move-out date and read the termination terms.
Not necessarily all of them, or for every appliance. Boulanger Location advertises delivery, installation and collection for large appliances, while Homat advertises delivery, installation, connection and collection ; ask for confirmation of the services included for your model, address and connections.
Don’t assume that renting gives you the option to own the appliance. The French National Consumer Institute states that, under the long-term rental arrangement described in its guide, the renter cannot buy the appliance at the end of the contract. Check the end-of-contract options for the specific offer you’re considering.
In France, it covers second-hand goods sold by a business to an individual, among other things, according to the Ministry of the Economy. Don’t assume this guarantee for a sale between private individuals : check who the seller is and inspect the appliance before you buy.
In France, the ministry responsible for ecological transition states that retailers must offer to take back an old appliance when you buy a new one, either in store or online. Check how this collection will be arranged for your order ; it doesn’t cover installation of the new appliance.