Residential sales, buyer representation, development, multifamily and commercial real estate.
San Francisco overview
Buying and selling property across Paris, Monaco and the French Riviera, in English.
France overview
Realtor on the Riviera
Perspectives on property, place, and the markets connecting San Francisco, France, and Monaco.
Market intelligence, buying guides, and considered insights for clients navigating real estate across borders.
International Living
Selling a French home from the United States or abroad means French capital gains tax withheld at closing, often an accredited tax representative, a file of mandatory diagnostics and a sale timeline set by the notaire. A clear guide for non-resident sellers.
Paris
A Paris pied-à-terre is a second home, and Paris treats second homes differently: a 60% surcharge on the second-home taxe d'habitation, strict limits on holiday rentals and buildings that need managing from afar. What to know before you buy one.
Buying Guides
The purchase price and notaire fees are only the beginning. A clear guide to what owning a home in France costs every year in 2026, from taxe foncière and the second-home taxe d'habitation to co-ownership charges, villa upkeep, rental taxes and cross-border planning.
