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.
What’s inside
Our guide to buying a home on the Côte d’Azur, written for international buyers: each step of a French purchase from offer to notary, the costs to plan for, and how we help along the way. Leave your name and email and we will send it to you.
- How a purchase works in France, step by stepFrom the first viewing and the offer to the compromis de vente and the keys.
- The costs to plan for beyond the priceNotary fees, taxes, agency fees and what a home costs to own each year.
- Financing a purchase as a buyer from abroadWhat French banks lend to non-residents, and what they ask for.
- Choosing an area, from the Old Town to the hillsEach quarter of Nice in a few lines, and who it suits.
Five simple steps
Through five simple steps, we will find you your perfect property and ensure that the purchase runs smoothly.
Your requirements
Contact Warde Property with your requirements.
A personal portfolio
We send you a personalised portfolio of suitable properties within 24 hours.
Viewings
Based on your feedback, we organise property viewings for you.
Negotiation
After we have found your ideal property, we negotiate on your behalf.
The purchase
Throughout the purchase process, we work with our partnering services to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible.
Nice, quarter by quarter
Before you choose a home, choose a neighbourhood. The character of each quarter, and what living there is like.
