After a well-deserved vacation in France, are you dreaming of having your own place in "la douce France"? The best approach to purchasing real estate largely depends on the intended use of the property.

If you own property in France, you are undoubtedly familiar with the Taxe Foncière. This annual tax is levied on both developed and undeveloped properties. Notably, this year, the tax has risen by at least 3.9% compared to last year.

For owners of French property intended for residential use, a obligatory declaration has been in effect since 2023. The declaration must be submitted before 01/07/2024 in the following cases: if the declaration was not submitted in 2023 or if the status of the property has changed.