Milieux Property helps expats and international buyers purchase, redesign and renovate properties in France. Whether you have your eye on a cottage in the countryside, a pied-à-terre in Paris, a beach house in Saint Tropez, a winter ski chalet in the Alps or your very own château, we’re your English-speaking partner on the ground in France.
We understand that purchasing a property overseas can present challenges, so we have made the process of buying or renovating your new home in France a breeze.
With over 80 years of combined experience in property and interior design and decades of history in France, we have an intimate understanding of the French property market and how to achieve results as an international buyer. We are your single point of contact in France, and being fluent in both French and English means we remove any language barriers you would otherwise face. We take care of the entire process, from that very first phone call right up until you collect your keys. We research the market, visit the properties for you, and help you with purchasing, financial planning, legal requirements and renovations. We also offer a property management service where we maintain and lease your property on a short-term basis while you’re not in France.
If you’re looking to purchase a holiday home or residence in France, Milieux Property is your new meilleur ami.
We have five packages to choose from, depending on the level of service you require.
These packages have been carefully curated to meet all of our clients’ needs. Which one suits you best?
We have six packages to choose from below, depending on what level of service you require.
These packages have been carefully curated to meet all of our clients’ needs. Which one suits you best?
Is this the package for me?
If you would like to purchase a property in France, but either don’t live here Our services will not only save you an enormous amount of time, they provide you the peace of mind that you are buying the absolute best property within your budget for the absolute best price. Our expert team leaves no stone left unturned and knows the French property market intimately. This service is for you if nothing but the best will do.
What services are included?
We Get Your Finances in Order
For clients needing our full service package, we start working on all the important financial elements right from the start, like determining your budget for the property, your maximum borrowing capacity and what name to purchase the property in. It’s not always easy for foreign investors to access finance, however our team of mortgage brokers have extensive experience with international buyers – if it can be done, our team will make it happen.
We Become Your Eyes and Ears in France
We know exactly what you’re looking for in France, now leave it up to our expert team to discover it for you. Because most of our purchases occur “off-market” through our extensive network across France, we will source your dream property before anyone else even knows about it.
We will visit potential purchases on your behalf and will conduct an extensive due diligence process to determine which property/ies are most suitable for you. This includes a deep dive into any defects/work that will need to be completed on the property, development projects forecast for the area, possible limitations such as heritage overlays and myriad other factors that can come up along the way. Subsequently we will put together a detailed report outlining our recommendations taking into account the aforementioned due diligence considerations as well as other key information such as purchase price, time on market, renovation potential and overall quality of the stock. This report will give you everything you need to make an informed decision. Once you have made your decision, we will enter into negotiations on your behalf to ensure you get the property at the absolute best price possible.
We Facilitate the Purchase of your Property and Handle all the Legalities
Now that we have found your dream home in France and the sale price has been agreed, Milieux Property connects you with our legal experts to complete the transfer of the property title and all the other fun stuff. We ensure that all parties are communicating effectively to guarantee the sale goes through smoothly. Congratulations – the property is yours!
Looking to sell your château or other property type?
If you have already found your dream home in France, but aren’t sure what to do next, this package is for you. We can take care of everything for you, like coordinating and facilitating the purchase of the property through our expert team of English-speaking professionals.
Milieux Property are the undisputed château specialists in France. We know the château market intimately and have relationships with all the big-brand agencies. We are your English-speaking team, based in France, making these architectural wonders accessible to the international market.
Is this the package for me?
Congratulations – you already own a home in France and have decided it’s time to renovate. Perhaps it was the Milieux Property Team who turned your dream of owning property in France into a reality. You may also not speak enough French to run the project yourself, so you’d prefer to work with an English-speaking team who can take charge of everything.
What services are included?
Is this the package for me?
You are one of the lucky people who already owns a home in France. This service is for you if you’d like to have the trusted Milieux Property brand take care of your home while you are not in France.
What services are included?
Is this the package for me?
You’ve read the above options and you’re not quite sure where you fit in, but you know you need our help. Whatever your situation, we will tailor a bespoke solution to meet your individual needs.
What services are included?
Our team of experts have been hand-picked based on their extensive experience in the property industry and their deep understanding of working with international buyers.
We visit the properties for you. We are your eyes and ears here in France and best of all, we know what to look out for during the house hunting process. If there was ever a time where a buyer’s agent was indispensable, this is it.
We coordinate the process so that all relevant parties are talking to each other and are always up to date with your journey.
Milieux Property is your single point of contact, streamlining an otherwise complicated process and taking the risk out of the equation.
You don’t have time to trawl the internet looking for the right mortgage broker, lawyer and other professionals in France. Even if you did, how would you truly know they are suitable for you and your particular project?
Over 30% of properties for sale in France don’t even make it online. They are sold off-market through personal relationships between agents, lawyers, and brokers. Through our industry connections we have access to more, and better, properties than you can access independently online.
France has arguably more micro-markets than any other country, therefore having local knowledge is indispensable for ensuring you do not overpay for your property.
Cosmetic renovation of 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom terrace home in Windsor suburb of Melbourne.
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ALL communications between Milieux Property and our clients remains strictly confidential.
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Can I buy a house in France as a non-resident Yes – foreign investment in France is encouraged so most foreigners are able to purchase property in France. If you intend to live in the property full time you will need to ensure you have the correct visa or residency requirements. |
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Milieux Property helps expats and international buyers purchase, redesign, and renovate properties in France.
