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Acquisition costs

When buying property in France, acquisition costs (often called notary fees) are added to the price. They cover transfer duties collected by the State and local authorities, the notary's regulated fees, the property security contribution and various disbursements. Estimate them below.

First-time buyers may be exempt from the departmental increase. Disbursements are an average estimate.

Estimated acquisition costs

23 809 €

i.e. 7,94 % of the price

Transfer duties (6,32 %)18 956 €
Notary fees (incl. VAT)3 353 €
Property security contribution300 €
Disbursements and formalities1 200 €
Total acquisition cost323 809 €
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What the estimate covers

  • Transfer duties: about 5.81% on existing homes (up to 6.32% with the 2025-2028 departmental increase), 0.71% on new builds.
  • Notary fees: national sliding scale by bracket, plus 20% VAT.
  • Property security contribution: 0.10% of the price.
  • Disbursements and formalities: an average estimate, varying by case.

Good to know

Indicative estimate, excluding special cases (first-time buyers, specific assets, fee negotiation above 100,000 €). For an exact figure, we connect you with a partner notary who carries out the deed under their responsibility.

Need an exact figure?

Your dedicated concierge prepares your purchase and coordinates the partner notary. Everything is billed by time spent.

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