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Buying property in France

Buying in France: the DPE energy rental ban, notaire fees, taxe foncière, and the IFI wealth tax for non-resident owners.

France front-loads cost in notaire fees and then layers on the DPE energy rules — low-rated homes are progressively banned from the rental market. This hub covers the renovation exposure, the holding taxes, and the yield maths so a French purchase pencils out before you sign.

Guides for France

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France’s DPE rental ban — what every foreign buyer needs to know in 2026

DPE G properties banned from rental since January 2025. F class out in 2028, E in 2034. What this means if you’re buying an old Parisian apartment — and how much energy renovation actually costs.

Calculators for France

Rental yield

LMNP, taxe foncière, DPE realities

Residency matcher

Long-stay routes

Eligibility check

Can your citizenship buy here?

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