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Buying property in France from abroad raises concrete questions, from administrative complexity to financing, local regulations, and the uncertainties inherent to a remote purchase.
Óra Immobilier supports its international clients at every stage of their project, whether through direct expertise or by connecting them with the right specialists.
France’s administrative and legal system can appear complex to a foreign buyer. Óra Immobilier guides its clients through every step, clarifying procedures and coordinating the necessary parties (notaire, lawyer).
Understanding financing mechanisms in France is not always straightforward from abroad. Óra Immobilier directs its clients toward the solutions and partners suited to their situation.
Every city, every neighbourhood, follows its own set of rules. Óra Immobilier brings a fine-grained knowledge of these local specificities, essential to securing a project.
Committing to a property from a distance raises legitimate concern about its true condition. Óra Immobilier ensures rigorous verification of each property, ahead of any decision.
Following a project in a foreign language, with multiple parties involved (agent, notaire, bank, building manager), can prove complex. Óra Immobilier acts as a single point of contact, in English if needed.
French taxation related to purchasing and owning a property often remains unclear for a non-resident. Óra Immobilier directs its clients to specialised tax advisors within its network of partners.
Once a property is acquired, questions of upkeep, management, or letting arise. Óra Immobilier provides access to a trusted network of already-vetted service providers.
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Once the buyer’s profile and criteria are defined, Óra Immobilier identifies and presents matching properties, including those not publicly listed.
Once a property is selected, a purchase offer is made. Óra Immobilier advises its clients on positioning the offer relative to the market.
Signing the preliminary contract commits both parties and sets out the terms of the sale, including any conditions precedent (such as securing a loan).
A ten-day cooling-off period applies to the buyer. Once conditions precedent are satisfied, the transaction moves forward on a secure basis.
Signing the final deed before the notaire completes the sale and transfers ownership. Óra Immobilier supports its clients through to this final step.
We’re here for your real estate projects in Paris, Lyon, and along the French Riviera.
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Foire aux questions
Notaire fees generally represent 7 to 8% of the property price for existing properties. There are no bank fees as such, aside from administrative processing fees.
Our fees are 2.5 to 3% including tax (TTC) of the property price.
Yes, subject to sufficient proof of income and down payment. Conditions and the required down payment vary according to the buyer's nationality and tax residence.
No, there is no restriction based on nationality or residency for purchasing property in France.
No, the final deed can be signed by power of attorney, without the buyer needing to travel.
The timeframe is generally around three months between signing the preliminary contract and the final deed, though this can vary depending on any conditions precedent.
Property tax (taxe foncière) applies annually. As for the rest wee direct our clients to specialised tax advisors to assess their individual situation.
Ce qu’on traque, où on regarde, et comment on le trouve.
SeLoger, Bien’ici, Leboncoin pro, annonces privées... mais avec le regard affûté d’un chasseur. On épluche tout, on trie, on filtre — vous ne voyez que ce qui vaut la peine.
Anciens confrères, notaires, agents en boutique, marchands de biens, promoteurs, particuliers discrets : on active un réseau finement tissé, souvent inaccessible au grand public.
Oui, on marche. On glisse un mot au gardien, on sonne à la porte du rez-de-chaussée, on repère une façade oubliée. Certains biens se trouvent mieux en baskets qu’en ligne.
Quartier par quartier, rue par rue. On suit les tendances, on décortique les écarts de prix, on vous alerte au bon moment. Objectif : une bonne affaire, pas un compromis.
On garde un œil sur les biens que vous avez vus (et parfois écartés trop vite). Avec les bonnes infos et le bon timing, certains reviennent dans la course.
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