After spending years daydreaming about living a different kind of life, you’re finally ready to pack all of your belongings and make your move. Relocating to the French Riviera can be a dream come true, and knowing how to navigate life as an expat will make it easier to settle into your new home. In this expat's guide to living on the French Riviera, we will look at what you need to know about making a...
Buyers Guide
If you’re planning to buy property in France, you’ll meet a notaire (or two) along the way. But what is a notaire? Notaires are qualified lawyers and public officers appointed by the Minister of Justice, similar to English solicitors, who authenticate deeds, ensure legal compliance, and handle transactions. How much does their service cost and who’s responsible for hiring a notaire? We’ll go over...
The luxury residential real estate market in France and the demand for high-end homes throughout the country is only expected to grow over the next few years. According to Mordor Intelligence, between now and 2029, the market is expected to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 4.5%. Many sought-after locations such as Paris, the French Riviera, and Provence are well known around the world...
Cannes is one of the world’s most prestigious locations for luxury real estate, appealing to affluent buyers and property investors around the world. There’s no other place quite like Cannes, a city that’s dynamic, romantic and international all in one. Thought of as a top European social hub, Cannes welcomes international tourists almost all-year-round, with crowds thinning out for just a short...
As with many destinations on the Cote d’Azur, Monaco is most popular with wealthy property buyers. Those lucky enough to own property in Monaco include athletes, Hollywood A-listers, models, and musicians – and the country’s tax incentives also make it attractive to top business professionals. Despite its petite size (it’s the world’s second-smallest country at less than 1 square mile total),...
Have you always dreamed of buying a chateau in France? Many people will have at some point! You’ll be surprised to find out that you can purchase this type of property even if you’re on a budget. And if you’d like to earn an income from your chateau by turning it into a business-generating property, it can be a wise investment, too. That doesn’t make the process of buying a French chateau...
Paris will always be a great place for property investors, thanks to the city’s immense popularity, beauty, and culture. And when you buy property in Paris, you invest in more than a home — you also get a Parisian lifestyle full of vibrant days and nights in one of the greatest cities in the world. Aside from that, purchasing property in Paris is a savvy financial move. Property prices have...
If you love winter sports or charming towns with stunning mountain views, then buying a second home in the French Alps, where you can spend your days in a luxurious, high-end chalet in the heart of a premier ski resort, is a no-brainer. And while finding a home in the French Alps is often a dream come true for many buyers, it’s also a practical and sound financial investment. With so much popularity and...
When you think of the classic French lifestyle, you most likely picture a place just like Valbonne. This 16th-century village in the Cote d’Azur is full of charm and has two distinctly different vantage points: The French Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. With mild temperatures and frequent sunny days, you’ll want to spend most of your time outside – and the homes in Valbonne cater to that, with...
Relocating to a brand new country is exciting. Exploring a new culture, tasting new cuisines, meeting new people. Before the fun can begin, though, you’re going to have to make your way down an overwhelming, sometimes stressful path. When buying property in France and making a big move, here’s what you need to know to help things run as smoothly as possible....