Your definitive France buying guide for international buyers

Looking to buy property in France? Whether you want a second home, a gite, or to move permanently, our France Buying Guide gives you the practical buying advice in France you need to decide with confidence.

With this free guide, you’ll learn how to:

  • Understand the rules for international buyers
  • Navigate taxes and visas with ease
  • Plan and prepare a successful viewing trip
  • Avoid common legal pitfalls when buying in Spain
  • Choose and secure the right property for your needs
  • Protect your money and avoid costly mistakes
  • Move in smoothly and validate your plans with expert advice

The France Buying Guide from Your Overseas Home is a free, independent resource trusted by thousands of buyers and expats. Your download includes access to expert content, live webinars, vetted property partners, and practical recommendations from specialists who know the French system.

With the right buying advice in France, you’ll be ready to find and purchase your dream property safely—whether in Provence, the Côte d’Azur, Occitanie, Brittany, the Dordogne, Normandy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the French Alps, or Paris.

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Comprehensive support for every step of the way

Expert advice and access to properties for sale in France — from Provence and the Côte d’Azur to Brittany and Paris.

A trusted team of experts

Get support from French property lawyers, vetted agents, and financial specialists to buy with confidence.

Local expertise on the ground

From Paris to Provence, our team and partners answer questions and guide you through French property buying.

Clear answers for buyers

Learn about French visas, legal processes, mortgages, taxes, and currency exchange before you buy.

Properties across France

Browse homes in Provence, Côte d’Azur, Dordogne, Brittany, Normandy, Paris, and the French Alps.

New builds & developments

Discover new homes and off-plan properties in France with modern design, warranties, and energy efficiency.

Webinars & buyer tools

Join live webinars with French mortgage, legal, and visa experts, plus guides and Q&A to support you.

Why Choose Us

Why choose Your Overseas Home

Join thousands of buyers who trust Your Overseas Home – independently rated on Trustpilot for delivering expert guidance and seamless overseas property journeys.

Trusted guidance
Our experts and every process verified. You’re always in safe hands, whether you are talking to us or our experts.

Lifestyle and investment balance
We understand this is more than a property. It’s your life, your legacy, your future returns so being in safe hands is our priority.

Innovative experiences
Virtual viewings, expert webinars, and clear guides — helping you start living the dream before you even get on a plane.

“Born from experience, built to inspire.
When our founders saw their own family’s overseas property dream fall apart, they set out to create a better way.
That’s why Your Overseas Home exists — to make moving abroad clear, exciting, and achievable.
Today, we help thousands of people find international properties, plan with confidence, and turn complex decisions into a simple, enjoyable journey.”

Jana Korpova-Harris
Managing Director of Your Overseas Home

We are proud to partner with some of the best names in the real estate industry and dedicated to help international buyers buy a property in France.