A varied real estate offer
The region offers a wide range of rental properties to suit all budgets whether it’s for students or families, but there are also apartments and houses to buy. Plus, it has a wealth of different neighbourhoods: the city centre, seaside, countryside… there’s something for everyone in the Dunkirk area and in the heart of the Hauts de Flandre Greater District Council. There are many property developments under construction to diversify the range of home rental and ownership options for those who want to come and live in Dunkirk.
Would you like to buy or rent a property?
BUYING
Are you looking to buy a property in the Dunkirk area? There is a vast network of estate agencies, notaries and developers available to help you find and buy your main residence. In addition, social landlords are offering new developments and some of their properties are for sale.
Buy a property
RENTING
Would you like a long-term or temporary rental property? Are you interested in co-living spaces? The region has a varied range to meet your expectations.
Discover the local rental offer
Financial aid packages to help you live in Dunkirk
Whether you’re buying or renting, you can take advantage of some financial aid packages and services under certain terms and conditions. For example, there are some packages provided by Action Logement, the major stakeholder in social housing and the intermediary body in France, which helps people gain access to housing to promote employment.
You’re moving, so it’s time to think about the steps to take before your arrival!
Dealing with your suppliers
Contact your gas and electricity suppliers. Inform the companies that manage your accounts or subscriptions, past or future: water service, telephone company, television, Internet, banks, insurance companies, etc.
Declaring a change of address
Make several bodies aware of your change of address online in a single operation on service-public.fr: Local Sickness Insurance Fund, taxes, Pôle Emploi job centre, Family Allowances Fund…
Enrolling in a school
Whether your children are heading to pre-school, primary school, secondary school or high school, if you’re moving towns, you must make a request to change school.
Redirecting your post
You can have your mail redirected to your new address using the French Post Office’s chargeable service.
After your arrival
Choosing a GP
You can choose a new GP if their practice is closer to your new home. Your health insurance can also help you with these steps.
Your pets
If you have one or more pets microchipped, you must enter your new address in the National Domestic Animal Identification Records (I-Cad records).
Updating your official vehicle registration card (so-called grey card)
If you own a car, you must apply online on immatriculation.ants.gouv.fr to register your new address on your official vehicle registration card.
Registration on the electoral roll
Register on your town’s electoral roll. You can do this throughout the year on the service-public.fr website.
Explore Property Trends in Dunkirk
Explore recent developments on the property market in Dunkirk, giving you an insight into local trends.
Comparison cost of living – Dunkirk, Lille and Paris
NEED SOME HELP?
Adeline is helping employees who are relocating to the region: Administrative paperwork, advice, jobs for your partner, neighbourhoods, schools… don’t hesitate to contact our Relocation department! adeline.andricq@ecosysteme-d.fr
Are you an expat? Here are the steps to take!
If you’re coming here from abroad, there are specific steps to take before you settle in France. The website welcometofrance.com provides a detailed plan for up to 6 months before your arrival.
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