Buying in France, from abroad
A non-resident can buy any property in France: no authorisation is required, whatever your nationality. The journey itself needs preparing: search, financing, notary, signing from abroad.
The essentials
Buying in France as a non-resident requires no special authorisation: French law applies the same rules to every buyer. Three things genuinely change: financing (banks review foreign income case by case), signing (a deed can be signed by power of attorney before a notary) and money (the source of funds is always documented, and currency transfer is prepared). French Realty frames your project, points you to the right partner buying agent, broker and notary, and coordinates the whole.
French Realty carries out
Framing the project, coordinating everyone involved, opening the bank account and turnkey installation: quoted individually, managed by your dedicated contact.
Partner buying agent · carte T
Search, viewing and negotiation are regulated acts: they are carried by a partner buying agent holding the professional licence, under their responsibility.
Introduction
Mortgage broker, bilingual notary, currency transfer: French Realty points you to the partner suited to your country of residence; each quotes and invoices under their own responsibility.
The services of buying
From finding the property to moving in, every step has its service: French Realty frames and coordinates, regulated acts are carried by partners.
Property search
Find and buy your property in France, even remotely: a guided journey from A to Z, via a partner search firm (carte T).
Search for my property
Off-Market Access
Access rare, never publicly listed properties through our premium network of partner buying agents.
Access off-market
Detailed property viewing
The partner buying agent visits the property on your behalf, records video and photos, and provides a full analytical report.
Arrange a viewing
In-depth property review
A full review by the partner buying agent: criteria, price per sqm, area, energy rating, red flags and a go / no-go recommendation.
Review a property
Property auctions
Spot properties sold at auction anywhere in France, read the file before the hearing and be supported through to the keys.
Follow property auctions
French mortgage support
Introduction to a broker specialised in non-residents to secure financing tailored to your profile.
Finance my purchase
Foreign currency transfers
Access a specialised partner to transfer your funds into euros at competitive rates and with full security.
Transfer my currencyBilingual notary for non-residents
Introduction to a notary used to non-residents and clear explanation of the French purchase process.
Find a notary
Opening a French bank account
We help you open a French bank account, an often tricky step from abroad and required for your mortgage, utilities and direct debits.
Open my bank accountDecision tools
Run the numbers before committing: full budget, acquisition costs, monthly payments. The calculation is spelled out, official rates cited.
Depending on your country of residence
Read before you sign
Off-market, auctions, power of attorney, source of funds: the Journal's guides walk through every question of buying remotely.
Read before you sign
The other situations
French Realty acts as a business introducer: it informs, guides and coordinates. Property search, negotiation and intermediation are carried by a partner buying agent holding the professional licence, the mortgage by a partner broker, the authentic deed by a notary, each under their own responsibility. No residence or nationality restriction stands in the way of a purchase in principle; taxation depends on the treaty between France and your country of residence.
Your personal study for your purchase in France
A concrete reading of your project in France: buying, financing, tax, coordinated by your dedicated French Realty contact.