Housing, paperwork and classifieds
MyFrenchHouse
An English-language property portal for France, with the listings at the same price as on the French agencies' sites.
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What they cover
- Homes for sale across France. Country houses, village houses, farmhouses, villas, new builds, châteaux, apartments and ski chalets, searched by area, type and price.
- Buying guides. A buyer's guide, regional guides, and a guide to buying a château.
- Services. Bilingual estate agents, an 'A la Carte' home hunting service, home insurance, currency exchange.
- Le French Blog. Market reports, price trends, tax and legal advice.
Why we list them
Selling property in France since 2004, My-French-House.com is an independent company dedicated to making the search for your dream French home as smooth and stress-free as possible. Their award-winning site lists hundreds of character homes, rural properties, and castles across France's most sought-after regions, all with agency fees included, priced the same as locally, and no extra charges. Their buyer's guide and regional guides are worth exploring, and they can connect you with trusted French experts in insurance, currency exchange, mortgages, tax, and notarial services.
Our guides on the subject
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How to Buy Property in France as an American: Compromis de Vente, the Notaire's Role, and What to Report to the IRSAmericans can buy property in France with no visa or residency condition. Notaire fees add 7 to 8% on older property, and you have 10 days to withdraw. -
Notaire Fees in France for Americans: What You Pay on a Home Purchase in 2026Notaire fees in France run 7 to 8% of the price on an existing home and 2 to 3% on a new build. About eight-tenths is tax, and the buyer pays. -
Buying an Old Stone House or Farmhouse in France as an American: Renovation Costs, DPE Rules, and What to Check Before You SignRenovating an old French farmhouse runs 1,000 to 2,000 euros per square meter in 2026, often as much as the house. A bad DPE restricts renting, not buying. -
Buying French Property Through an SCI as an American: Costs, Tax and the TontineAn SCI is a French civil company of at least two associés that owns the property. It removes no French inheritance tax and adds IRS forms for an American.