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Buying guide

How a purchase works in France, what it costs, and what changes when you live abroad.

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The process · 4 min read

How buying a home in France works

From offer to keys, a purchase usually takes three months. Here is what happens and when.

Costs · 3 min read

What a purchase costs beyond the price

Notary fees, agency fees and taxes: the figures to plan for before you sign.

From abroad · 3 min read

Buying from abroad

Banking, mortgages and signing remotely: what changes when you do not live in France.

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