French Property News & Guides

In our French property news & guides section we post regular news articles to help keep you informed about the French property market but we also post useful property and destination guides. Whether you are looking to learn about where the best ski resorts are located or want to understand the various taxes involved in a French property purchase then this section is a great source of information to help educate yourself.

Destination Guides
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A Guide to the South of France

The area that most people consider to be the South of France is the area closest to the Mediterranean from Collioure in the West to Menton in the East going inland and covering the regions of the Languedoc Roussillon and Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur. This is the area we will be covering in this guide with a […]
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A Guide to the Atlantic Coast of France

The Atlantic coast of France is less well known internationally but is very popular with the French themselves who love to enjoy its calm and naturel environment and is mostly less built up than areas like the Cote d’Azur. In this guide we will traverse from the seaside resorts in Brittany through the likes of […]
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A guide to Paris and The Ile de France

Paris is the most visited city in the world and is important both in terms of tourism and business with many of the world’s largest companies based in the city. Its perennial allure is down to its truly beautiful architecture, exceptional restaurants, its many museums, cathedrals and galleries and its general lively and sophisticated atmosphere. […]
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A guide to the Ski resorts in France

France is undeniably one of the most popular countries in the world to visit or buy property for those looking for ski holidays or a ski property investment and in this guide we will look at most of the ski resorts available in the French Alps. These ski resorts are located in 4 departments: Haute-Savoie, […]
Property Guides
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The rental management mandate with Avecoeur and the VAT rebate

If you decide to rent your property out for holiday lets through Avecoeur by signing a rental management mandate then you can also benefit from a full VAT rebate which is a huge saving. Below is a list of the requirements in order to get your VAT reimbursed on the purchase price: Purchase a new/off-plan […]
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The Avecoeur new build buying process

Because Avecoeur covers every aspect relating to property investment including property development, interior design and furnishing, property management, property selection advice and finance it means that we are in a unique position to be truly able to help the client from A to Z. Below you will find a summary of the new build buying […]
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The build guarantee and other benefits of buying off-plan in France

There are a number of important benefits to buyers when buying off-plan in France and I will go through them below. You might have to wait a bit longer to move into your dream property but once you do the wait will certainly be worth it. 1) The build completion guarantee: This ensures that your […]
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Capital gains tax in France

The calculation of capital gains tax (plus value) in France can be quite complicated and will depend on several different factors such as the length of time you have owned the property, whether you are resident or non-resident, or resident of the EEA, the size of the capital gain and some other factors. There are […]
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Wealth tax in France

In 2018 France replaced its more generic wealth tax “ISF” (Impot sur la fortune) with a specific wealth tax due only on property called “IFI” (Impot sur la fortune immobilière) both for residents and non-residents. Wealth tax is due if your NET assets in France exceed 1.3m Euros on the 1st January each year and […]
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Inheritance tax in France

In France, there isn’t a fixed amount of tax-free inheritance for everyone; instead, the amount of inheritance tax you must pay will depend on your relationship to the deceased. You will find two tables below that explain how this is calculated. The first shows the amount which is tax free and the second shows the […]
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Pay zero income tax on French holiday home rentals

France offers some highly attractive tax advantages to property investors buying off-plan and renting the property out to holiday makers. You do this by signing a specific type of rental mandate with a French professional..
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FAQs when buying a French property through Avecoeur

Q: If I buy off-plan in France, how can I be sure that my money is safe and that the property will be completely finished even if the developer goes bankrupt?A: In France, it is a legal requirement for the developer to pay for a financial guarantee with a large bank or insurance company before […]
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New ski property for sale in the French Alps

Discover the key criteria to consider when purchasing a ski property in France in order to maximise your investment and lifestyle goals
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New property for sale in and around Paris

Discover the key criteria to consider when purchasing a property in the Paris to maximise your investment and lifestyle goals
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New property for sale in the South of France

Discover the key criteria to consider when purchasing a property in the South of France to maximise your investment and lifestyle goals
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New property for sale on the Atlantic Coast of France

Discover the key criteria to consider when purchasing a property on the Atlantic Coast of France to maximise your investment and lifestyle goals
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Property Rental Management in the French Alps

Discover how to maximise your investment returns when renting out your ski property through a rental management company in the French Alps
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Property Rental Management on the Atlantic Coast of France

How to maximise your investment returns when renting out your apartment or villa through a rental management company on the Atlantic Coast of France
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Property Rental Management in the South of France

How to maximise your investment returns when renting out your apartment or villa through a rental management company in the South of France
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Property Rental Management in and around Paris

How to maximise your investment returns when renting out your apartment or villa through a rental management company in Paris
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