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Free guides and a purchase-cost estimator to help you take a first look. Read the assumptions and source dates alongside each explanation.

Classic Parisian-style apartment interior with tall windows and a furnished living area.
Guide checked 26 September 2026

French Mortgages for Non-Residents: A Practical Guide

Prepare a French mortgage application as a non-resident: lender eligibility, documents, personal cash, borrowing costs and questions to ask before buying.

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Parisian-style limestone façades, wrought-iron balconies and mansard roofs against an open skyline.
Guide checked 26 September 2026

Buying Property in France as an American: Practical Guide

A practical guide for American buyers in France: ownership, visas, mortgages, buying costs and the distinction between property, accounts and US tax reporting.

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Furnished Parisian-style living room with classic mouldings and tall windows.
Method reviewed 26 September 2026

Build your full buying budget.

Plan acquisition costs, financing, works and reserves with a worked €250,000 example.

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Method reviewed 26 September 2026

Departmental duty and notaire costs.

Understand the difference between a selected rate and a verified transaction-specific estimate.

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