Can a foreigner buy apartment in Vieux Nice (Old Nice)?

Currently, there are no restrictions for foreigners buying property in France. However, if you decided, for example, to buy property in Vieux Nice (Old Nice) 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 Vieux Nice (Old Nice)?

From the moment the pre-contract has been signed, it takes on average 2,5 months for the whole purchasing apartment in Vieux Nice (Old Nice) 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 Vieux Nice (Old Nice) , 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.

3 Apartments for Sale in Vieux Nice (Old Nice), Buy Flat from 3,150,000€

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9-bedrooms apartment in Vieux Nice (Old Nice), France for 5,250,000 €

9-bedrooms apartment in Vieux Nice (Old Nice), France

5,250,000 €

£4,347,000

Located on Cours Saleya, these two stunning apartments, with a total surface area of 230 m², benefit from a prime location within a beautiful Niçoise building, in close...

3-bedrooms apartment in Vieux Nice (Old Nice), France for 3,150,000 €

3-bedrooms apartment in Vieux Nice (Old Nice), France

3,150,000 €

£2,608,000

Located on Cours Saleya, this elegant 100 m² apartment enjoys a prime location within a beautiful Niçois building, just steps away from the Promenade des Anglais...

Mountain view

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

From 342,000 €

Panoramic windows Near the beach Located between city center and hills

4-bedrooms apartment in Vieux Nice (Old Nice), France for 3,150,000 €

4-bedrooms apartment in Vieux Nice (Old Nice), France

3,150,000 €

£2,608,000

Located on Cours Saleya, this elegant 130 m² apartment enjoys a prime location within a beautiful Niçois building, just steps away from the Promenade des Anglais...

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New residential complex with a parking in the center of Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

From 190,000 €

Completion in: 2026.ITotal of 15 apartments

Stylish three-bedroom apartment with panoramic sea views in Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

970,000 €

Furnished

Total area 94 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New apartments in an exclusive residential complex, Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

From 360,000 €

Completion in: 2025.ITotal of 124 apartments

New one-bedroom apartment, Riquier district, Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

315,000 €

Total area 51 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

New residential complex near the sea in the historic center of Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

From 314,000 €

Completion in: 2025.ITotal of 29 apartments

New residential complex near the sea in the historic center of Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

From 314,000 €

Completion in: 2025.ITotal of 29 apartments

New residential complex with a parking in the Riquier area, Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

From 300,000 €

Completion in: 2024.ITotal of 25 apartments

First-class apartments with sea and city views in a new residential complex, Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

From 405,000 €

Completion in: 2026.ITotal of 44 apartments

New turnkey apartment in a historic building, Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

237,000 €

Total area 25 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

New one-bedroom apartment with mountain views in Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

533,000 €

Total area 76 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

New residential complex in the center of Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

From 880,000 €

Completion in: 2025.IITotal of 22 apartments

New residential complex in the Fabron area, Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

From 309,000 €

Completion in: 2023.IVTotal of 36 apartments

New residential complex near the port of Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

From 370,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IITotal of 40 apartments

Renovated with open-air terrace

335,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 34 m²1 bedroom

5-bedrooms apartment 162 m² in Nice, France

3,490,000 €

Sea view

Total area 162 m²4 bedrooms

Two sumptuous apartments

5,250,000 €

Total area 231 m²5 bedrooms

In fantastic location

3,150,000 €

Total area 131 m²3 bedrooms

In an exceptional location

3,150,000 €

Total area 100 m²2 bedrooms

Duplex penthouse in prestigious residence

3,500,000 €

Total area 171 m²5 bedrooms

Splendid 3 bedroom penthouse

1,049,000 €

Total area 100 m²3 bedrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 69 m² in Nice, France

1,050,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 69 m²2 bedrooms

New in Carré d'Or of Nice

1,300,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 74 m²2 bedrooms

One-bedroom apartment in the Musicians Quarter, Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

237,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 30 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Stylish one-bedroom apartment with a beautiful view in Nice, France

475,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Total area 38 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Apartment Nice, 89m², Style: Bourgeois. Just a 4-minute walk to beaches. Video of apartment is available upon request.

599,000 €

Total area 89 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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