Welcome to Living on the Côte d’Azur, your trusted boutique in luxury real estate. With our unparalleled expertise and extensive network, we provide a comprehensive full-service to help you find, purchase, and transform your dream property in France, Ibiza, Portugal and UAE. Here’s how we make your property journey seamless and rewarding.
How We Work
Our mission is to help you find the perfect property, whether it’s a stunning villa, a chic apartment, or a sprawling estate. To achieve this, we prioritize understanding your needs and aligning them with our expertise. Collaboration is key—we’ll guide you every step of the way.
As a boutique in luxury real estate, we have access to a portfolio of 5,000+ properties and work closely with all local real estate agents. The selling broker shares their commission with us, provided you are not already connected to them.
Pro Tip: Speak with us before contacting any agency directly to ensure you benefit from our services.
The Selection Process
Using your preferences as our guide, we curate a selection of properties from various agencies. Our approach is proactive and creative, ensuring you’ll see homes that truly match your vision. You can also share with us listings you find online. We’ll get the dossier on your behalf as your buying agent and will ask for more background information.
Your Top Five Listings
Once we provide our recommendations, you’ll choose the five properties you’re most interested in visiting. Your Top 5 can be with multiple agents. We recommend finalizing your choices just before your arrival to ensure the best scheduling.
Financial Solutions
Finding the Best Mortgage
We collaborate with mortgage brokers in France, England, Luxemburg and Monaco to secure favourable terms. For European buyers, a 70% mortgage is often possible. Non-European buyers may face additional challenges, but financing is not out of reach.
Saving on Bank Fees
International bank transfers from outside of Europe into Europe are costly. Our trusted foreign exchange partner can help you save thousands of euros in bank fees when converting currency to euros.
Optimal Fiscal Structures
We’ll help you navigate the best tax options for your purchase. From reclaiming VAT on new constructions to setting up family-owned companies, our solutions are tailored to your goals. For instance:
- Establish a rental company to reclaim 20% VAT.
- Buy in your children’s names to secure future assets.
- Utilize family-owned SCIs to optimize investment structures.
Visits and Negotiations
We coordinate with multiple brokers to ensure seamless property visits. When you find your dream home, we handle price negotiations to secure the best deal for you. Once the agreement is reached, a provisional contract, or ‘Compromis de Vente,’ is drafted.
We recommend working with our English-speaking notary, who will safeguard your interests and advise on the best legal structure for your purchase.
Closing the Deal
On the day of signing the official purchase agreement, we’ll be there to assist with every detail:
- Transferring utilities like water and electricity to your name.
- Connecting you with the best Internet provider.
- Introducing you to a concierge service, gardener or security team.
Post-Purchase Enhancements
Renovation Services
Transform your property with our team of skilled professionals who deliver high-quality renovations on time and within budget.
Interior Design and Styling
Make your house a home with bespoke design solutions. From mood boards to furniture selection from Europe’s top brands, we’ll ensure every detail reflects your personal style.
Custom Kitchens and Wardrobes
Newly built properties often lack a fully equipped kitchen. Our expert designers for a new kitchen on the French Riviera will craft kitchen and storage solutions tailored to your needs.
Garden and Rooftop Design
Elevate your outdoor spaces with the help of professional landscape architects and premium outdoor furniture. We’ll also enhance your wellness areas with swimming pools, jacuzzis, and hammams.
State-of-the-Art Security
Protect your property in the best possible way with AI intelligence concierge service. Face and license plate recognition, security perimeter with radar and drone support, tagging luxury items, alert for maintenance or personal accidents. Human-controlled alarm central in Switzerland to act swiftly.
Selling Your Property
If the time comes to sell your property, we’ll ensure a smooth process through our extensive network. With an exclusive mandate, you’ll gain access to both local and international markets, ensuring a fair and competitive price.
Our Fees and Commissions
As your purchasing agent, our services come at no direct cost to you. The selling agency shares their commission with us. However, there are exceptions:
- For properties under €300,000, we charge 2% (ex VAT).
- For private sales or properties outside our network, we also charge a 2% (ex VAT) commission. This is our Buyer Broker service for the Cote d’Azur and French Riviera that goes beyond expectations.
We aim to offset these costs by negotiating favorable terms on your behalf.
Let’s Get Started with our full-service
Your dream property awaits. Whether it’s a high-value real estate legacy investment, a contemporary villa, a new apartment or a stunning penthouse, Living on the Côte d’Azur is here to guide you every step of the way with a unique full-service.