Buy in France
Living abroad should not be an obstacle to a real estate project in France. Whether you are preparing for your return, looking for a pied-à-terre or want to develop your wealth, buying from abroad involves support that is structured to precisely meet the constraints of non-residents, with a clear, secure method that is perfectly adapted to the reality of international mobility.
Why buy before you return?
Anticipating your return or securing a property in France during an expatriation is a common wealth strategy.
Buying before you go home allows you to:
A property can also be rented out temporarily before the return, subject to an appropriate tax structure.
Specificities of non-resident status
Buying from abroad involves particularities that must be anticipated:
The objective is to avoid any unpleasant surprises and to secure the operation from the outset.
Buying before you go home allows you to:
- Securing a property in a tense area where prices can change quickly
- Taking advantage of often higher foreign income to build a solid contribution
- Anticipating a family project (schooling, retirement, family reunification)
- Building a foothold in France while maintaining flexibility
A property can also be rented out temporarily before the return, subject to an appropriate tax structure.
Specificities of non-resident status
Buying from abroad involves particularities that must be anticipated:
- Contribution often requested between 20% and 40%
- Analysis of "country risk" by banks
- Precise study of the tax situation during a possible rental period
- Setting up notarial powers of attorney
- Organization and full remote control
The objective is to avoid any unpleasant surprises and to secure the operation from the outset.
Buying your main residence or a pied-à-terre from abroad
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Invest in France
Investing in France when you live abroad is based on a strong wealth management approach: securing an asset in euros, diversifying your assets and preparing for the future.
But a non-resident investment cannot be improvised. It requires a tax and financial analysis adapted to your country of expatriation.
Why invest in France?
Each situation requires a personalized strategy.
But a non-resident investment cannot be improvised. It requires a tax and financial analysis adapted to your country of expatriation.
Why invest in France?
- The French real estate market remains structured and legally regulated
- Real estate is a safe haven in an international strategy
- Rental income makes it possible to generate flows in euros
- Investment can prepare for a future return to France
- Tax arbitration differs depending on your country of expatriation (Dubai ≠ Canada ≠ Switzerland ≠ Singapore)
Each situation requires a personalized strategy.
The different types of possible investments
Furnished rental (LMNP)
Furnished rentals under LMNP status are often preferred by non-residents.
It allows:
It is an effective tool when the objective is controlled cash flow and the preparation of a return to France.
Furnished rentals under LMNP status are often preferred by non-residents.
It allows:
- Optimised taxation thanks to the real regime
- Depreciation of property and furniture
- A significant reduction in rent tax
- Compatibility with non-resident status
It is an effective tool when the objective is controlled cash flow and the preparation of a return to France.
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Bare rental
Bare renting is subject to the property income regime.
To be analysed according to:
It may be relevant in certain specific asset arrangements.
Bare renting is subject to the property income regime.
To be analysed according to:
- Your tax rate in France
- Whether or not social security contributions should be applied
- The tax treaty with your country of residence
It may be relevant in certain specific asset arrangements.
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Investment in a managed residence
Student, senior or tourist residences with commercial lease:
This template is suitable for investors looking for simplicity and delegation.
Student, senior or tourist residences with commercial lease:
- Delegated management
- Contract Performance
- Specific taxation
This template is suitable for investors looking for simplicity and delegation.
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Rental investment in France
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