Can a foreigner buy property in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

Currently, there are no restrictions for foreigners buying property in France. However, if you decided, for example, to buy apartment in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes directly from the owner, you may face encumbrances, difficulties in proper registration and an inflated cost (sometimes the price is twice the price that can be offered to a French citizen).

How long does it take to buy a property in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

From the moment the pre-contract has been signed, it takes on average 2,5 months for the whole purchasing property in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes process to be completed.

Are there property taxes in France?

Property tax in France is an annual tax, and the tax service calculates it separately for a specific owner. There is no single tax value as a percentage. For example, owners of a 2-room apartment on the French Riviera pay property tax on average about 1200 euros per year.

How to get French citizenship?

One ot methods to become a French citizen is through naturalization. You need to obtain a residence permit in France , live here for five consecutive years (the term can be up to 10 years — at the discretion of local authorities), sign the Reception and Integration Contract (CAI), submit your application, complete any requested interviews and additional paperwork.

Do you have to pay taxes in France?

If you are a resident of France (live here for more than 6 months a year) or earn income/rent your house in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes , you will need to pay taxes.

Is it easy to get French citizenship?

You can apply for French citizenship if either of your parents are French citizen, if you were born in France or have lived there for long enough to fulfil the residency requirements. Alternatively, you may be eligible for citizenship through your marriage to a French citizen, or through some other exceptional circumstance.

Can you have dual citizenship in France?

French nationality law allows dual citizenship of France to be acquired by birth if a child is born to a French parent, filiation and naturalization. Many people who live in France have dual citizenship.

Property for Sale in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Buy Real Estate from 62,000 €

New three-bedroom apartment just 300 m from the slope, Courchevel, Savoie, Alps, France for 1,490,000 €

New three-bedroom apartment just 300 m from the slope, Courchevel, Savoie, Alps, France

1,490,000 €

£1,284,000

With a superb location and maximum sunshine, this chalet strikes the perfect balance between authenticity and comfort. A traditional residence with a modern interpretation...

111 m²

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Large new chalet with beautiful views 300 m from the slope, Courchevel, Savoy, Alps, France for 4,000,000 €

Large new chalet with beautiful views 300 m from the slope, Courchevel, Savoy, Alps, France

4,000,000 €

£3,448,000

With a superb location and maximum sunshine, this chalet strikes the perfect balance between authenticity and comfort. A traditional residence with a modern interpretation...

277 m²

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90 m long swimming pool!

The Community — investment apartments by Aqua Properties with 9,5% yield per annum in the center of the developing area of Motor City, Dubai

From 128,000 €

Completion in: 2025 Yield: 9.0% Apartments in total: 450

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New three-storey chalet 300 m from the slope, Courchevel, Savoy, Alps, France for 3,360,000 €

New three-storey chalet 300 m from the slope, Courchevel, Savoy, Alps, France

3,360,000 €

£2,896,000

With a superb location and maximum sunshine, this chalet strikes the perfect balance between authenticity and comfort. A traditional residence with a modern interpretation...

225 m²

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Luxurious ski-in/ot four-bedroom penthouse in Courchevel, Savoie, Alps, France for 3,856,000 €

Luxurious ski-in/ot four-bedroom penthouse in Courchevel, Savoie, Alps, France

3,856,000 €

£3,324,000

The penthouse is fully furnished and equipped. The price includes underground parking, outdoor parking space, ski locker. Layout — entrance hall, living room with...

167 m²

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Stunning ski-in/ot four-bedroom penthouse in Courchevel, Savoie, Alps, France for 3,856,000 €

Stunning ski-in/ot four-bedroom penthouse in Courchevel, Savoie, Alps, France

3,856,000 €

£3,324,000

The penthouse is fully furnished and equipped. The price includes underground parking, outdoor parking space, ski locker. Layout — entrance hall, living room with...

167 m²

4

Three-storey chalet with a garden and a panoramic view, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France for 1,180,000 €

Three-storey chalet with a garden and a panoramic view, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France

1,180,000 €

£1,017,000

We offer an authentic chalet with a panoramic view of the mountains, a beautiful terrace, a large garage, a garden. Lower level: a spacious entrance hall, a large...

120 m²

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New four-storey chalet with a spa area, a cinema and terraces, Les Gets, France for 5,500,000 €

New four-storey chalet with a spa area, a cinema and terraces, Les Gets, France

5,500,000 €

£4,741,000

We offer a luxury chalet with a panoramic view of the mountains, spacious terraces and balconies, a spa area (a sauna and a jacuzzi), a cinema. Lower level: a laundry...

409 m²

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814 m²

Spacious apartment with a balcony in a ski-in/ski-out residence, Le Grand-Bornand, France for 611,000 €

Spacious apartment with a balcony in a ski-in/ski-out residence, Le Grand-Bornand, France

611,000 €

£527,000

We offer an apartment with a balcony, two parking spaces, a ski room. The flat includes an entrance hall, an independent toilet, a bathroom, two double bedrooms...

67 m²

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New luxury residence in Châtel, France for From 1,722,000 €

New luxury residence in Châtel, France

From 1,722,000 €

From £1,485,000

We offer spacious apartment with panoramic views of the mountains, terraces, ski rooms. The property is located directly on the ski slope.

163 m²

3

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New complex of traditional chalets in a quiet area, Meribel, France for From 1,700,000 €

New complex of traditional chalets in a quiet area, Meribel, France

From 1,700,000 €

From £1,465,000

We offer three-storey chalets with parking spaces and terraces. The property is located in a quiet area, 20 meters from the ski lift, near the town center, shops...

212 m²

5

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New residence with a spa center near the ski slopes, Châtel, France for From 433,000 €

New residence with a spa center near the ski slopes, Châtel, France

From 433,000 €

From £373,000

We offer a luminous high-quality apartment with a large balcony and a panoramic view. The residence features a spa center with a sauna. The flat includes an entrance...

62 m²

2

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New cozy ski-in/ski-out residence in Les Gets, France

From 1,290,000 €

From £1,112,000

We offer a spacious and modern apartment with a balcony. The flat includes an entrance hall, an open-plan kitchen with a living room and an access to the balcony...

110 m²

3

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Studio with a terrace in a new residence, Les Gets, France for 390,000 €

Studio with a terrace in a new residence, Les Gets, France

390,000 €

£336,000

We offer a new studio with a terrace and a ski room. The flat includes an equipped open-plan kitchen with a living room and a terrace, a small bedroom, a shower...

51 m²

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New chalet with a picturesque view close to the center of Combloux, France for 1,790,000 €

New chalet with a picturesque view close to the center of Combloux, France

1,790,000 €

£1,543,000

We offer a chalet with a terrace and a panoramic view. The property is located close to the center of Combloux, the lake and at a few minutes of the tracks and the cable...

180 m²

4

Four-storey chalet with a swimming pool, Val-d'Isère, France for 14,900,000 €

Four-storey chalet with a swimming pool, Val-d'Isère, France

14,900,000 €

£12,844,000

We offer a chalet with a swimming pool, a spa area (a sauna and a hamam), 4 parking spaces. Lower level: a spa area, 2 bedrooms with bathrooms, a wine cellar, a games...

550 m²

6

Duplex apartment with terraces in a premium residence, Val-d'Isère, France for 7,200,000 €

Duplex apartment with terraces in a premium residence, Val-d'Isère, France

7,200,000 €

£6,206,000

We offer a beautiful apartment featuring terraces, a view of the mountains, and two parking spaces. The residence combines traditional and modern architecture. Lower...

190 m²

4

Duplex apartment with terraces and a spa area in a luxury residence, Val-d'Isère, France for 6,950,000 €

Duplex apartment with terraces and a spa area in a luxury residence, Val-d'Isère, France

6,950,000 €

£5,991,000

We offer a beautiful apartment featuring a spa area (a sauna and a hamam), two terraces, a view of the mountains, two parking spaces. The residence combines traditional...

214 m²

4

Duplex apartment with terraces and a view of the mountains, Val-d'Isère, France for 6,800,000 €

Duplex apartment with terraces and a view of the mountains, Val-d'Isère, France

6,800,000 €

£5,862,000

We offer a beautiful apartment featuring two terraces, a view of the mountains, and two parking spaces. The residence combines traditional and modern architecture. Lower...

214 m²

4

Beautiful apartment with two balconies and a view of the mountains, Val-d'Isère, France for 5,100,000 €

Beautiful apartment with two balconies and a view of the mountains, Val-d'Isère, France

5,100,000 €

£4,396,000

We offer an apartment featuring two balconies and two parking spaces. The residence combines traditional and modern architecture. The flat includes an entrance hall...

154 m²

4

Premium apartment with two balconies and parking spaces, Val-d'Isère, France for 4,900,000 €

Premium apartment with two balconies and parking spaces, Val-d'Isère, France

4,900,000 €

£4,224,000

We offer a beautiful apartment featuring two balconies and two parking spaces. The residence combines traditional and modern architecture. The flat includes an entrance...

149 m²

4

Spacious apartment with a view of the mountains, Val-d'Isère, France for 3,990,000 €

Spacious apartment with a view of the mountains, Val-d'Isère, France

3,990,000 €

£3,439,000

We offer a beautiful apartment featuring a balcony, a view of the mountains, and a parking space. The residence combines traditional and modern architecture. The flat...

109 m²

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Duplex apartment with a large terrace and a parking, Val-d'Isère, France for 6,700,000 €

Duplex apartment with a large terrace and a parking, Val-d'Isère, France

6,700,000 €

£5,775,000

We offer a beautiful apartment featuring a terrace of 36 m² and two parking spaces. The residence combines traditional and modern architecture. Lower level: an entrance...

231 m²

4

Duplex apartment in an exclusive residence with a picturesque view, Val-d'Isère, France for 4,500,000 €

Duplex apartment in an exclusive residence with a picturesque view, Val-d'Isère, France

4,500,000 €

£3,879,000

We offer a beautiful apartment featuring a terrace with a small garden and two parking spaces. The residence combines traditional and modern architecture. Lower...

205 m²

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Duplex apartment with a spa area, Val-d'Isère, France for 5,990,000 €

Duplex apartment with a spa area, Val-d'Isère, France

5,990,000 €

£5,163,000

We offer a beautiful apartment featuring a spa area (a sauna and a hamam), a terrace with a small garden, two parking spaces. The residence combines traditional...

266 m²

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House with sauna, swimming pool and gym, France for 4,500,000 €

House with sauna, swimming pool and gym, France

4,500,000 €

£3,879,000

This exceptional chalet will be built in the highly sought-after area of Les Chavannes, elevated, with unbeatable views of Les Gets. In the winter you can ski right...

385 m²

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Property for sale in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes