Conveyancing Guide 

7. COSTS AND DUTIES

The costs associated with the purchase of a French property break up into three distinct elements:

7.1 SUMS DUE TO THE TREASURY

These vary according to the type of property sold, the area where the property is located and the date of its construction.

7.2 THE NOTARY'S FEES

The notary's fees are regulated by a Decree of 8 March 1978 (modified in 1981, 1985 and 1986). They are calculated according to the following scale (VAT in addition) :

• From €0 to €3.049 : 5 %
• From €3.049 to €6.098 : 3,30 %
• From €6.098 to €16.769,40 : 1,65 %
• Above €16.769,40 : 0,825 %

7.3 MISCELLANEOUS DISBURSEMENTS

They include, inter alia, the surveyor's fees, registers searches, excise tax, etc.). These expenses may be paid up front by the notary and usually vary between €458 and €1.525.