Getting your place in the sun

Buying in and around Nice and Villefranche sur Mer is a straightforward process compared with most other European countries. Making a purchase in France is a well trodden path with scores of English-speaking banks, Notaires and property managers to help you along the way. Every step of the process is strictly regulated and backed up by the rule of law.

Our ten-step buyers guide will give you an overview of the different stages of getting your place in France. The glossary of legal terms is there to help you decipher the terminology used in the purchase process. We have useful links to mortgage lenders, rental websites and hotels around the city, plus a comprehensive mortgage section. Our tips on renting your new property come from years of experience all over the Cote d'Azur.

totallyVillefranche also have contacts in the building trade from plumbers to electricians and project managers. We'd be happy to share the experience of our happy buyers regarding renting, renovating and financing your prospective property in France.