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Notes from the coast

Selling your home in Nice: the process, step by step

From the first valuation to the day the keys change hands, selling a home in France follows a clear path. Here is what happens at each step, what you need to prepare, and how long it takes.

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9 October 2026Homes of Nice
Buying a Belle Époque apartment in Nice: what to look for
High ceilings, mouldings, parquet and wrought-iron balconies: the Belle Époque apartment is the classic home of Nice. Here is where to find them, what makes a good one, and what to check before you buy.
9 October 2026Neighbourhoods
Living on Mont Boron: Nice’s green hill above the sea
Between the Port of Nice and the bay of Villefranche rises a wooded hill of villas, gardens and long views over the Mediterranean. Here is what it is like to live on Mont Boron, and what to know before you buy there.
9 October 2026Buying guide
Nice, Cannes or Villefranche: where to buy on the French Riviera
Three addresses, three ways of living by the same sea. A city that works all year, a resort with a famous calendar, and a small harbour town between the two. Here is how they compare, and how to choose.
9 October 2026Buying guide
Buying a home in Nice with a French mortgage as a non-resident
You do not need to live in France to borrow there. French banks lend to non-residents every day, on their own terms. Here is how much you can expect to borrow, what the bank will ask for, and how the loan fits into the purchase.
5 October 2026Buying guide
Buying property in Nice as a foreign buyer: the process, step by step
Buying property in France as a foreigner is simpler than many expect. From the first viewing to the day you get the keys, here is the French buying process explained step by step – with everything you need to prepare.
3 October 2026Buying guide
The real costs of buying a home on the French Riviera
The price on the listing is only part of the story. From notary fees and transfer taxes to agency fees, mortgage costs and annual running costs, here is what buying a home in Nice and on the French Riviera really costs.
1 October 2026Neighbourhoods
Where to live in Nice: a guide to the neighbourhoods
From the lanes of the Old Town to the villas of Mont Boron, every neighbourhood in Nice has its own character. Here is our guide to the best areas to live in Nice – and how to choose the right one for you.

Buyer’s Guide 2026

Buying on the French Riviera

How a purchase works in France, the costs to plan for beyond the price, and how to choose the right area.

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A low stone house with tall windows, seen across a gravel garden

Notes from the coast

Buying a Belle Époque apartment in Nice: what to look for

Living on Mont Boron: Nice’s green hill above the sea

Nice, Cannes or Villefranche: where to buy on the French Riviera

Buying a home in Nice with a French mortgage as a non-resident

Buying property in Nice as a foreign buyer: the process, step by step

The real costs of buying a home on the French Riviera

Where to live in Nice: a guide to the neighbourhoods

Buying on the French Riviera