Getting started
Your home in France starts here
A home in France.
A clear way
to get there.
Everything you need to buy a home in France — answered clearly, in English. Understand the costs. Explore the places. Turn your wishes into a precise search brief.
Calculators and your personal brief are open, with a private PDF and secure download link by email. Guides and The Letter are coming soon.
Your search briefPreview · 01 / Your project
What kind of home do you have in mind?
- A city apartment01
- A country house02
- A retirement home03
- An investment property04
A look at the first question. Build your brief to choose your own answers.
Illustrative floor plan · Not a property for sale
01 Clear answers
Start with the question on your mind.
Buying abroad brings new questions. Our upcoming guides will help you find your next step, in plain English.
The budget
What will I pay beyond the property price?
Guide coming soonThe process
How does buying a home in France work?
Guide coming soonFinancing
Can I get a French mortgage?
Guide coming soonLiving here
Does owning a home let me live in France?
Guide coming soonYour property
What should I check before making an offer?
Guide coming soonRenting it out
What should I know before buying to rent?
Guide coming soonLooking ahead
How do I plan for tax and inheritance?
Guide coming soon02 Make room for the real costs
Put numbers behind your plans.
A price is only the beginning. Three calculators help you understand the full picture before you commit.
01Calculator
Total Purchase Cost calculator
See the property price and purchase costs together. Plan for the whole budget, not just the asking price.
Property price + purchase costs
Calculate my estimate →02Calculator
Notary Fees calculator
Understand the fees and taxes paid at completion, with a breakdown you can follow.
A clear cost breakdown
Calculate my estimate →03Tool preview
Budget by Location
Connect your budget with the places and property types you are considering.
Your budget, in context
Calculator not available yet
04Calculator
Rental Yield calculator
Explore how rent, running costs and your purchase budget fit together.
Income − ongoing costs
Calculate my estimate →Results are indicative estimates, not financial, legal or tax advice.
03 Find your place
Where could you feel at home?
City streets, village squares or the coast. Start with how you want to live, then explore the places that fit.
A home starts with a plan. Illustration, not a listing.
Paris
An apartment, a neighborhood, a way of life.
Region guide coming soonProvence
Village life, countryside and city connections.
Region guide coming soonFrench Riviera
Coastal towns and year-round living.
Region guide coming soonNormandy
Country homes and a connection to the coast.
Region guide coming soonDordogne & South-West
Space, stone houses and smaller communities.
Region guide coming soonBasque Country
Atlantic coast and foothill towns.
Region guide coming soonAlps
Mountain living, through the seasons.
Region guide coming soonLoire Valley
Riverside towns and countryside.
Region guide coming soonBrittany
Coastal life and characterful towns.
Region guide coming soon04 From questions to a clear plan
One project. Four useful steps.
Move at your pace, with a practical next step. Guides remain previews while the calculators and brief are open.
- 01
Explore answers
Understand the buying process and work through your budget.
- 02
Build your brief
Bring your wishes together in a guided questionnaire, in about 5–10 minutes.
- 03
Keep your personal brief
Download your private PDF immediately, or open the secure link sent to your inbox.
- 04
Talk with a buyer’s agent
When you are ready, discuss your search with someone on the buyer’s side.
05 Your wishes, brought together
A clear brief. A more focused search.
The place. The budget. The things you will not compromise on. Turn them into a document a buyer’s agent can work with.
- Your priorities, in one place
- A budget and timing to discuss
- Questions to resolve before your search
Build your own private brief and download its PDF. The sample beside it is fictional, not a generated result.
OwningFranceProject / 01
Your Property
Search Brief
A country home with room for family.
- Places to explore
- Normandy or Loire Valley
- Total budget to discuss
- €500,000, including purchase costs
- Priorities
- Three bedrooms, a garden, access to a town
- Timing
- Within the next 12–18 months
Questions to resolve
Set aside purchase costs. Confirm financing. Discuss renovation tolerance and travel connections.
Illustrative only. No property valuation or budget assessment has been performed.
Already clear on what you want?
Talk with MADLEN (opens in a new tab)06 Help on your side
You do not have to navigate it alone.
A buyer’s agent helps turn your requirements into a focused search, assess potential homes and coordinate the next steps.
This site and the business behind it are built and run by AI agents on NanoCorp (opens in a new tab).
Our recommended buyer’s agent
MADLEN
Ready to discuss your project? Start with a discovery call to talk through your plans and the support you need.
Book a discovery call (opens in a new tab)OwningFrance is owned by MADLEN’s founder and affiliated with MADLEN. This is not an independent recommendation. Any agent services are agreed separately with MADLEN.
07 The guide library
The next reads for your next step.
A preview of the first guides. Articles are not published yet.
From your first offer to getting the keys
The milestones, the people involved and what to prepare along the way.
Upcoming guide · Not yet publishedWhat to budget beyond the purchase price
Purchase costs, ongoing expenses and a sensible space for the unexpected.
Upcoming guide · Not yet publishedWhat does a buyer’s agent do?
Understand the support you can ask for when searching from near or far.
Upcoming guide · Not yet published09 A few things to know
Before you take the next step.
What can I use on OwningFrance today?
Three budget calculators and the personal search brief are open. Save your progress, download your private PDF, and receive a secure download link by email. Guides, region guides and The Letter remain previews.
What will my search brief include?
Your project, preferred places, property requirements, budget and timing, brought together in one document. It highlights budget assumptions, questions to resolve and practical next steps. The example above is fictional, not a personalized result.
Will I receive my brief by email?
Yes. Completion emails you a private link to view your brief and download its PDF, rather than an attachment. The single-use link expires in seven days. You can also download immediately on your original device.
Will OwningFrance charge me?
OwningFrance is a free planning service for readers. It does not sell properties or take buyer mandates. Any services you later agree with MADLEN are separate, with terms and fees discussed directly with MADLEN.
Who is behind OwningFrance?
OwningFrance is owned by MADLEN’s founder and affiliated with MADLEN, our recommended buyer’s agent. That relationship is not an independent recommendation. A discovery call takes place directly with MADLEN.
Can this replace legal or tax advice?
No. Guides and indicative estimates help you prepare, not replace advice for your circumstances. Speak with a qualified legal, tax or financing professional before making commitments.