Can a foreigner buy a house in Montpellier?

Currently, there are no restrictions for foreigners buying property in France. However, if you decided, for example, to buy property in Montpellier directly from the owner, you may face encumbrances, difficulties in proper registration and an inflated cost (sometimes the price is twice the price that can be offered to a French citizen).

How long does it take to buy a house in Montpellier?

From the moment the pre-contract has been signed, it takes on average 2,5 months for the whole purchasing house in Montpellier process to be completed.

Are there property taxes in France?

Property tax in France is an annual tax, and the tax service calculates it separately for a specific owner. There is no single tax value as a percentage. For example, owners of a 2-room apartment on the French Riviera pay property tax on average about 1200 euros per year.

How to get French citizenship?

One ot methods to become a French citizen is through naturalization. You need to obtain a residence permit in France , live here for five consecutive years (the term can be up to 10 years — at the discretion of local authorities), sign the Reception and Integration Contract (CAI), submit your application, complete any requested interviews and additional paperwork.

Do you have to pay taxes in France?

If you are a resident of France (live here for more than 6 months a year) or earn income/rent your property in Montpellier , you will need to pay taxes.

Is it easy to get French citizenship?

You can apply for French citizenship if either of your parents are French citizen, if you were born in France or have lived there for long enough to fulfil the residency requirements. Alternatively, you may be eligible for citizenship through your marriage to a French citizen, or through some other exceptional circumstance.

Can you have dual citizenship in France?

French nationality law allows dual citizenship of France to be acquired by birth if a child is born to a French parent, filiation and naturalization. Many people who live in France have dual citizenship.

Houses for Sale in Montpellier, Buy Villa

Townhome – Gers, Occitanie, France

From 189,000 €

Built in 2023Total of 3 apartments

Townhome – Toulouse, Occitanie, France

From 222,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IIITotal of 8 apartments

Townhome – Marseillan, Occitanie, France

From 330,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 12 apartments

Townhome – Occitanie, France

From 220,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 25 apartments

Townhome – Occitanie, France

From 216,000 €

Completion in: 2025.IITotal of 41 apartments

Townhome – Occitanie, France

From 280,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 11 apartments

Townhome – Occitanie, France

From 392,000 €

Completion in: 2025.ITotal of 17 apartments

Townhome – Occitanie, France

From 265,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IITotal of 25 apartments

Townhome – L'Union, Occitanie, France

From 245,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IIITotal of 24 apartments

Townhome – Herault, Occitanie, France

From 348,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IITotal of 6 apartments

Townhome – Toulouse, Occitanie, France

From 257,000 €

Completion in: 2024.ITotal of 16 apartments

Townhome – Muret, Occitanie, France

From 207,000 €

Completion in: 2024.ITotal of 18 apartments

Townhome – Occitanie, France

From 236,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 6 apartments

Detached house – Gard, Occitanie, France

335,000 €

Total area 89.8 m²

Detached house – Gard, Occitanie, France

337,000 €

Total area 92 m²

Detached house – Gard, Occitanie, France

341,000 €

Total area 91.8 m²

Townhome – Gard, Occitanie, France

From 310,000 €

Completion in: 2024.ITotal of 10 apartments

Townhome – Occitanie, France

From 445,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IITotal of 15 apartments

Detached house – Gard, Occitanie, France

332,000 €

Total area 89.4 m²

Detached house – Gard, Occitanie, France

330,000 €

Total area 89.9 m²

Detached house – Gard, Occitanie, France

331,000 €

Total area 92.1 m²

Detached house – Gard, Occitanie, France

339,000 €

Total area 92 m²

Detached house – Herault, Occitanie, France

348,000 €

Total area 71.1 m²

Detached house – Herault, Occitanie, France

402,000 €

Total area 92 m²

Townhome – Toulouse, Occitanie, France

From 428,000 €

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 5 apartments

Villas & houses for sale in Montpellier