The special expatriate tax regime in France
According to Choose Paris Region, the Ile-de-France region has 1.7 million international residents as well as 15,000 international companies, including a large number of financial institutions such as Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Citi and Morgan Stanley. Every year, entrepreneurs, investors and expatriates move to France. We provide support to these people who, […]
High-end property market in the Northern Alps
Property market in Megève A popular destination in both winter and summer due to its ideal location and leisure activities, Megève attracts high-net-worth buyers seeking luxury second homes. For the local branch of Sotheby’s a minority of these buyers are French (30%) and 70% are international. Geneva is just an hour away and the Swiss accordingly account […]
Real estate: Americans are back on the French market
An explosion in housing market prices, the rising cost of living and a surge in the dollar are pushing many US citizens to turn to the French market to acquire real estate. Read on to find out… More attractive mortgages rates in France than in the US The professionals in the sector all agree: […]
Bordeaux, Biarritz… Focus on real estate prices in the South West
Real estate in Bordeaux and the Arcachon basin Data from the Gironde Chamber of Notaries presented at the beginning of February indicate that Bordeaux real estate performed very well in 2022 and that the market is far from a downturn. “Prices generally continued to rise in 2022 in Gironde, which remains at the top of […]
Real estate taxation in France: second homes and vacant housing
If you have an unoccupied home or a second home in France, your real estate taxation may increase. The increase in the vacant housing tax and the housing surcharge for second homes are on the agenda of the 2023 Finance Bill. Read on to find out… Real estate taxation and vacant housing Homes deliberately left […]
Expatriate property loan FAQ #1
In our webinars on international property loans, we receive many questions from non-residents around the world. We have compiled the answers to some frequently asked questions below. Are you an expatriate or non-resident wishing to buy a property in France with the help of a loan? This article is for you. Are loan rates the […]
What are the best international schools in France?
Since the health crisis, many expatriates have decided to return to France with their children to be closer to their family and friends. This raises the question of schooling and of choosing a school in your new town of residence. This is a starting point for looking for accommodation to rent or buy with the […]
How do I transfer my deposit to France from abroad?
When expatriates buy a property with a loan, French banks now require a personal deposit of at least 30% of the total amount of the transaction, including notary fees as well as bank or brokerage fees. It is therefore essential to be able to access funds available in France. If you already have your deposit […]
What fees are payable when buying a property in France through an estate agency?
Agency fees apply to property transactions carried out through an agency. But who pays the fees – the buyer or the seller? And how much are they? Read on to find out… When selling or buying a property, it is often easier to go through an estate agency. Estate agents help you find the property […]
Real estate in Aix-en-Provence or Marseille: which city to choose?
According to FNAIM, Marseille recorded around 13,000 real estate sales in 2020. This is much more than its rival Aix-en-Provence with 2,243 transactions. Aside from the number of real estate sales, which city is the most attractive in terms of real estate? Marseille: real estate prices catching up According to the LPI-Seloger barometer, the […]
