Can a foreigner buy apartment in Caen?

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

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

74 Apartments for Sale in Caen, Buy Flat from 201,000€

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3-bedrooms apartment 63 m² in Caen, France for 280,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 63 m² in Caen, France

280,000 €

£231,000

63 m²

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With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 63 m² in Caen, France

270,000 €

£223,000

63 m²

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Mountain view

New residential complex with underground parking in Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

From 298,000 €

Panoramic windows Near the beach Located between city center and hills

2-bedrooms apartment 42 m² in Caen, France for 210,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 42 m² in Caen, France

210,000 €

£174,000

42 m²

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3-bedrooms apartment 58 m² in Caen, France for 254,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 58 m² in Caen, France

254,000 €

£210,000

58 m²

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2-bedrooms apartment 43 m² in Caen, France for 218,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 43 m² in Caen, France

218,000 €

£180,000

43 m²

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4-bedrooms apartment 93 m² in Caen, France for 385,000 €

With balcony/terrace

4-bedrooms apartment 93 m² in Caen, France

385,000 €

£318,000

93 m²

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2-bedrooms apartment 45 m² in Caen, France for 214,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 45 m² in Caen, France

214,000 €

£177,000

45 m²

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4-bedrooms apartment 86 m² in Caen, France for 350,000 €

With balcony/terrace

4-bedrooms apartment 86 m² in Caen, France

350,000 €

£289,000

86 m²

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2-bedrooms apartment 45 m² in Caen, France for 230,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 45 m² in Caen, France

230,000 €

£190,000

45 m²

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3-bedrooms apartment 67 m² in Caen, France for 295,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 67 m² in Caen, France

295,000 €

£244,000

67 m²

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3-bedrooms apartment 57 m² in Caen, France for 240,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 57 m² in Caen, France

240,000 €

£198,000

57 m²

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2-bedrooms apartment 45 m² in Caen, France for 217,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 45 m² in Caen, France

217,000 €

£179,000

45 m²

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With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 45 m² in Caen, France

210,000 €

£174,000

45 m²

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2-bedrooms apartment 43 m² in Caen, France for 214,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 43 m² in Caen, France

214,000 €

£177,000

43 m²

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With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 43 m² in Caen, France

217,000 €

£179,000

43 m²

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With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 43 m² in Caen, France

205,000 €

£169,000

43 m²

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3-bedrooms apartment 67 m² in Caen, France for 290,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 67 m² in Caen, France

290,000 €

£240,000

67 m²

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With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 43 m² in Caen, France

214,000 €

£177,000

43 m²

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2-bedrooms apartment 45 m² in Caen, France for 223,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 45 m² in Caen, France

223,000 €

£184,000

45 m²

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4-bedrooms apartment 93 m² in Caen, France for 390,000 €

With balcony/terrace

4-bedrooms apartment 93 m² in Caen, France

390,000 €

£322,000

93 m²

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3-bedrooms apartment 58 m² in Caen, France for 260,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 58 m² in Caen, France

260,000 €

£215,000

58 m²

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3-bedrooms apartment 57 m² in Caen, France for 250,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 57 m² in Caen, France

250,000 €

£207,000

57 m²

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With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 57 m² in Caen, France

245,000 €

£203,000

57 m²

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2-bedrooms apartment 44 m² in Caen, France for 201,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 44 m² in Caen, France

201,000 €

£166,000

44 m²

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3-bedrooms apartment 63 m² in Caen, France for 275,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 63 m² in Caen, France

275,000 €

£227,000

63 m²

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