Estimate your purchase costs
Estimate the purchase costs — the so-called “notaire’s fees” — for your property purchase in France, whether existing or new. A clear estimate, before we assist you in practice.
Indicative, rounded estimate, excluding mortgage and furniture. Figures follow the method of the official French notaries’ simulator (2025 transfer-duty increase included). Slight differences are possible with the official simulator, which is the reference. Not a quote.
Pound sterling conversions at €1 = £0.8543 (indicative rate).
Buying as a non-tax-resident — the essentials
Buying in France: no residency requirement
There is no nationality or residency requirement to buy property in France. A notaire is required for the deed of sale, and the process and costs are the same as for a resident. A French mortgage is possible; terms are set by each bank. (notaires.fr)
Capital gains tax on resale
On resale by a non-resident, the net gain is subject to income tax at 19%, plus social levies of 17.2%. For persons affiliated to a social-security scheme of an EEA State, Switzerland or the United Kingdom, these are reduced to a 7.5% solidarity levy only (gains realised since 1 January 2019). (service-public.fr · impots.gouv.fr)
Reliefs and exemptions
Taper reliefs for length of ownership lead to a full income-tax exemption after 22 years, and a social-levies exemption after 30 years. Non-residents who are EEA nationals may also benefit from a specific exemption, capped at €150,000 of net gain (Art. 150 U II 2° of the CGI), subject to conditions (at least two years’ prior French tax residence, time limits). (impots.gouv.fr)
Accredited tax representative
A non-resident seller must in principle appoint an accredited tax representative, except: if resident in an EU/EEA State with an assistance convention with France; if the sale price is €150,000 or less (per seller); or if the sale is exempt on length-of-ownership grounds. (impots.gouv.fr) Depending on the seller — an individual, a company or a partnership — three situations arise: see the full guide.
Holding: wealth tax (IFI) and transfers
Non-residents are liable to the real-estate wealth tax (IFI) on their French real estate only, where its net taxable value exceeds €1,300,000 on 1 January. (service-public.fr) French-situated assets are also subject to French inheritance and gift duties regardless of the owner’s residence, subject to tax treaties (Art. 750 ter of the CGI).
General information current as of August 2026, not exhaustive and not personalised advice. We provide an analysis tailored to your situation.
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