Can a foreigner buy a house in Paris?

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

From the moment the pre-contract has been signed, it takes on average 2,5 months for the whole purchasing house in Paris 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 property in Paris , 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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13 September 2023
Client experience: Buying a penthouse in a green suburb of Paris with the Tranio team
Paris is a city that never goes out of fashion. The capital of France is an architectural benchmark where modern public spaces blend organically with the historic environment and architectural monuments. Its image is glorified...
13 May 2024
Tranio client's experience: apartment on the French Riviera and obtaining a residence permit for financially...
France is a country known for its quality of life, economic strength, progressive social welfare, developed infrastructure, high environmental standards and care for historical heritage. A residence permit in France allows...
06 February 2024
Tranio’s client experience: mountain chalet in the Alps for vacation and good rental income
Resort property in the French Alps is a prospective investment, both from the point of view of getting income in high season, and getting a "second home" for vacations in a sunny, comfortable Alpine climate. Alpine...
04 September 2023
Tranio case: buying a penthouse on the Côte d'Azur in 2023
Despite the global economic instability, the region shows positive dynamics year after year in terms of return on investment. In 2023, buying property on the Côte d'Azur for foreigners remains an available and effective...
02 June 2015
From France to Montenegro: comparative apartmentology of a flat owner’s life
Daria (30), a financial expert from Moscow, Russia, and her husband knew Europe well by the time they bought their first flat there: an apartment in the South of France along the Mediterranean.
28 February 2025
The Master Key: How a Tranio Client Optimised Taxes Through Real Estate Investment in Cyprus
Cyprus is one of the most sought-after destinations for tax optimisation, offering a transparent legal framework, full EU membership, and attractive conditions for foreign investors.
28 February 2025
The Final Lap: Returns Secured by Investors in The Community, Motor City
In October 2022, Tranio proudly unveiled a co-investment opportunity in The Community, a residential development in Motor City. This exclusive proposition invited discerning partners and clients to engage at the project’s...
25 April 2024
Tranio case: buying an apartment in Madrid and obtaining Spain Golden Visa
Today Spain is one of the most popular EU countries for obtaining a residency by investments. To participate in the Spain Golden Visa programme, an investor must invest more than 500 thousand euros in the state economy or...
24 January 2024
Tranio’s client experience: buying a second home on the Costa Blanca
Spanish real estate has consistently been in high demand in the past few decades.
27 October 2023
From renting to permanent residence: a Tranio client's story of buying an apartment in Cyprus
Andrey, an entrepreneur from Moscow, enlisted the Tranio team's help to find an apartment for long-term rental in Cyprus. However, his aspirations evolved into purchasing an apartment for permanent residence for his entire...

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