As an initial option for acquiring French real estate, it is recommended to purchase so-called maid's rooms or student rooms. And although the area of such housing is small – from 8 to 25 sq. m, nevertheless, they usually have a bathroom and a small kitchen. A decent maid's room costs about 30 thousand euros, and a student room – 45-70 thousand. The use of such housing is beneficial because the room can be used by several seasonal workers, travelers, as well as tourists with constant turnover, which would be interesting for Russian travel agencies.
Before settling in France for a long time, you need to understand the specifics of real estate prices. In the center of Paris, the price per square meter of housing ranges from three to six thousand euros. But depending on the aesthetics of the area, from the 6th to the 9th arrondissement, prices rise to 7 thousand, and then gradually fall to 4. Prices in aristocratic areas differ markedly from those where workers live or simply old, unremarkable areas.
In cities such as Marseille, Lyon, Strasbourg, etc., for 70-150 thousand euros one can become the owner of a two- or three-room apartment, and for 200-400 thousand buy a solid house with a plot. At the same time, for example, in Nice or Cannes, housing sharply rises in price to 4-9 thousand per square meter, and renting a good apartment costs at least 600 euros per month.
You should also know that when buying housing through a real estate agency, you lose 20-30% of your money. Of course, you can communicate directly with the owners of the housing, but then you will have to understand the intricacies of taxation for foreigners. Tax evasion is a crime for which you can be deported. When buying a home, be sure to consult a notary. He will certify the purchase/sale agreement and acquaint you with the peculiarities of local jurisprudence. At your request, he can also tell you about the benefits provided by French legislation that can ease adaptation in a new country.
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