Can a foreigner buy property in Chatel?

Currently, there are no restrictions for foreigners buying property in France. However, if you decided, for example, to buy apartment in Chatel 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 Chatel?

From the moment the pre-contract has been signed, it takes on average 2,5 months for the whole purchasing property in Chatel 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 Chatel , 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.

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Fantastic 4 bedroom chalet just 300m from the centre and ski in and out to within 50m for 1,200,000 €

Fantastic 4 bedroom chalet just 300m from the centre and ski in and out to within 50m

€ 1,200,000

£1,070,000

In a superb location just 300m from the centre of the resort and ski in and out to within 50m, this outstanding 4 bedroom, south facing chalet in excellent condition...

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Off plan South facing 3 bedroom apartment 300m to the Chatel slopes with stunning views (A) for 665,000 €

Off plan South facing 3 bedroom apartment 300m to the Chatel slopes with stunning views (A)

€ 665,000

£593,000

In a prestigious location with stunning views, this amazing collection of 9 brand new luxury South facing high specification chalets and apartments will be built...

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Two-bedroom apartment in a new complex on the first line from the sea, Benidorm, Costa Blanca

216,000 €

Total area: 102 m² 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms

Off plan South facing 3 bedroom apartment 300m to the Chatel slopes with stunning views (A) for 595,000 €

Off plan South facing 3 bedroom apartment 300m to the Chatel slopes with stunning views (A)

€ 595,000

£531,000

In a prestigious location with stunning views, this amazing collection of 9 brand new luxury South facing high specification chalets and apartments will be built...

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Off plan South facing 3 bedroom apartment 300m to the Chatel slopes with stunning views (A) for 575,000 €

Off plan South facing 3 bedroom apartment 300m to the Chatel slopes with stunning views (A)

€ 575,000

£513,000

In a prestigious location with stunning views, this amazing collection of 9 brand new luxury South facing high specification chalets and apartments will be built...

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Off plan South facing 3 bedroom apartment 300m to the Chatel slopes with stunning views (A)

€ 665,000

£593,000

In a prestigious location with stunning views, this amazing collection of 9 brand new luxury South facing high specification chalet and apartment residences will...

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Fantastic off plan South facing 5 bedroom chalet 300m to the Chatel slopes with stunning views (A) for 1,575,000 €

Fantastic off plan South facing 5 bedroom chalet 300m to the Chatel slopes with stunning views (A)

€ 1,575,000

£1,405,000

In a prestigious location with stunning views, this amazing collection of 7 brand new luxury South facing high specification chalets will be built just 300m from...

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Fantastic off plan South facing 5 bedroom chalet 300m to the Chatel slopes with stunning views (A) for 1,120,000 €

Fantastic off plan South facing 5 bedroom chalet 300m to the Chatel slopes with stunning views (A)

€ 1,120,000

£999,000

In a prestigious location with stunning views, this amazing collection of 9 brand new luxury South facing high specification chalets will be built just 300m from...

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Outstanding off plan 5 bedroom luxury chalet with own spa just 350m from the centre of Chatel (A) for 1,590,000 €

Outstanding off plan 5 bedroom luxury chalet with own spa just 350m from the centre of Chatel (A)

€ 1,590,000

£1,418,000

In a superb location just 350m from the centre of Chatel itself, this amazing 5 bedroom luxury chalet (B) to be built combining wood and natural stone will be split...

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Outstanding off plan 5 bedroom luxury chalet with own spa just 350m from the centre of Chatel (A) for 1,540,000 €

Outstanding off plan 5 bedroom luxury chalet with own spa just 350m from the centre of Chatel (A)

€ 1,540,000

£1,374,000

In a superb location just 350m from the centre of Chatel itself, this amazing 5 bedroom luxury chalet (C) to be built combining wood and natural stone will be split...

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Amazing 4 bedroom duplex apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car for 875,000 €

Amazing 4 bedroom duplex apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car

€ 875,000

£780,000

In a superb location just 250m (3 minute walk) from the Super Chatel cable car and piste arrival, this wonderful development of 22 high specification apartments...

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Amazing 3 double bedroom apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car for 560,000 €

Amazing 3 double bedroom apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car

€ 560,000

£500,000

In a superb location just 250m (3 minute walk) from the Super Chatel cable car and piste arrival, this wonderful development of 22 high specification apartments...

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Amazing 4 bedroom duplex apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car for 610,000 €

Amazing 4 bedroom duplex apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car

€ 610,000

£544,000

In a superb location just 250m (3 minute walk) from the Super Chatel cable car and piste arrival, this wonderful development of 22 high specification apartments...

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Amazing 1 double bedroom apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car for 275,000 €

Amazing 1 double bedroom apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car

€ 275,000

£245,000

In a superb location just 250m (3 minute walk) from the Super Chatel cable car and piste arrival, this wonderful development of 22 high specification apartments...

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Amazing 2 double bedroom apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car for 359,000 €

Amazing 2 double bedroom apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car

€ 359,000

£320,000

In a superb location just 250m (3 minute walk) from the Super Chatel cable car and piste arrival, this wonderful development of 22 high specification apartments...

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Amazing 2 bedroom apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car for 350,000 €

Amazing 2 bedroom apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car

€ 350,000

£312,000

In a superb location just 250m (3 minute walk) from the Super Chatel cable car and piste arrival, this wonderful development of 22 high specification apartments...

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Amazing 5 bedroom duplex apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car for 1,050,000 €

Amazing 5 bedroom duplex apartment for sale in Chatel literally 250m from the Super Chatel cable car

€ 1,050,000

£937,000

In a superb location just 250m (3 minute walk) from the Super Chatel cable car and piste arrival, this wonderful development of 22 high specification apartments...

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Just launched, 3 bedroom apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lifts+ amenities for 588,000 €

Furnished

Just launched, 3 bedroom apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lifts+ amenities

€ 588,000

£524,000

Club 26 is an exciting brand new development of just 26 apartments, ideally located in the heart of Chatel, close to the church, ski lifts and all amenities. Due...

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Just launched, 2 bedroom+ cabine apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lifts for 555,000 €

Furnished

Just launched, 2 bedroom+ cabine apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lifts

€ 555,000

£495,000

Club 26 is an exciting brand new development of just 26 apartments, ideally located in the heart of Chatel, close to the church, ski lifts and all amenities. Due...

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Just launched, 1 bedroom+ cabine apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lifts for 387,000 €

Furnished

Just launched, 1 bedroom+ cabine apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lifts

€ 387,000

£345,000

Club 26 is an exciting brand new development of just 26 apartments, ideally located in the heart of Chatel, close to the church, ski lifts and all amenities. Due...

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Just launched, 1 bedroom apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lift+ amenities for 317,000 €

Furnished

Just launched, 1 bedroom apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lift+ amenities

€ 317,000

£283,000

Club 26 is an exciting brand new development of just 26 apartments, ideally located in the heart of Chatel, close to the church, ski lifts and all amenities. Due...

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Just launched, 2 bedroom apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lifts+ amenities for 402,000 €

Furnished

Just launched, 2 bedroom apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lifts+ amenities

€ 402,000

£359,000

Club 26 is an exciting brand new development of just 26 apartments, ideally located in the heart of Chatel, close to the church, ski lifts and all amenities. Due...

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Just launched, 4 bedroom apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lifts+ amenities for 803,000 €

Furnished

Just launched, 4 bedroom apartment, right in the heart of the village, close to ski lifts+ amenities

€ 803,000

£716,000

Club 26 is an exciting brand new development of just 26 apartments, ideally located in the heart of Chatel, close to the church, ski lifts and all amenities. Due...

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1 – 4 bedroom off plan apartments in charming ski in and out location to chairlift for 206,000 €

1 – 4 bedroom off plan apartments in charming ski in and out location to chairlift

€ 206,000

£184,000

Located in the picturesque village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, this brand new residence ”Le Flocon Blanc“ providing a ski in and out experience to the Cret Beni...

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Outstanding 3 bedroom off plan ski in and out apartments in the centre Chatel (A) for 525,000 €

Outstanding 3 bedroom off plan ski in and out apartments in the centre Chatel (A)

€ 525,000

£468,000

This outstanding development of just 21 luxury ski in and out apartments perfectly located just above the Super Chatel Cable Car and steps from the centre of the resort...

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Outstanding ski in and out 6 bedroom chalet in excellent condition steps to the centre of Chatel (A) for 2,000,000 €

Outstanding ski in and out 6 bedroom chalet in excellent condition steps to the centre of Chatel (A)

€ 2,000,000

£1,784,000

In an outstanding location moments from the Super Chatel Cable car and steps to the resort centre, this fantastic 6 bedroom chalet with a South West orientation...

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New apartments in a traditional Alpine style in the resort of Chatel, France for 339,000 €

New apartments in a traditional Alpine style in the resort of Chatel, France

€ 339,000

£302,000

A superb residential complex includes 52 apartments of various layouts with 1–5 rooms, a wellness center. The windows offer panoramic views of the mountains and forest. fully...

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