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How much house can I afford France

A mortgage offer isn't the same as what you can really spend. Enter your savings and income to see the most you could pay, after the deposit, every buying cost and tax, and common lending limits. Free.

Costs on top of the price

€23,100

Older home ·

7.7% of the price
7.7%of the price
Notaire fees & taxes€22,500
Independent survey€600
Cash needed if you buy outright€323,100

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What do you want to work out?

The most you could pay, from your savings and income, after the deposit, buying costs and usual lending limits.

Savings you can put in

Household income a year, before tax

Most you'd pay a month (optional)

Interest rate % (example)

You could buy a home up to about

€449,00012.4% deposit

Mortgage

€392,888

Deposit

€55,752

Buying costs

€34,248

Monthly repayment

€1,925

If rates rise 1%

€2,139

Savings used

€90,000
Your income sets the limit: lenders in France usually keep the repayment under about 35% of income. Another €9,000 of income would add about €50,000.
Use this priceSee every tax and fee at €449,000
Up to dateRules last updated 14 Oct 2026Checked against official sources 23 Oct 2026Next check by 30 Oct 2026 · checked every weekSelling and lending figures checked 17 Oct 2026 · Sources: economie.gouv.fr, service-public.fr, impots.gouv.fr · How we work it out

A rough guide from common lending limits in France (repayments up to about 35% of income, at most 90% of the price, terms up to 25 years). Not a mortgage offer or advice: lenders look at your debts, spending, credit history and the home itself. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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Questions

Buying in France: common questions

How much can I borrow for a home in France?

Lenders in France usually keep the mortgage repayment under about 35% of your gross income. Enter your income above to see what that means for you.

How much deposit do I need to buy in France?

Lenders usually lend up to about 90% of the price to people who live in France, so you need a deposit of at least 10%. On top of that, buying costs come to about 7.7% of the price. If you live abroad, many lenders lend at most 75%.

How much is notaire fees on €300,000 in France?

Older home: notaire fees come to about €22,500. All buying costs together come to about €23,100, or 7.7% of the price. Change the price or buyer type above to see your own figure.

Do foreign buyers pay more in France?

No. Foreign buyers pay the same purchase taxes as local buyers in France. Some rules on who can buy, or which rate applies, can still depend on where you live.

Can foreigners buy property in France?

No limits on foreign buyers, and the same taxes as French buyers.

What do I need to buy a home in France from abroad?

A notaire handles the sale and collects the taxes. A French bank account is usually expected.

When were these France rules last checked?

We last updated the figures on 14 Oct 2026 and checked them against official sources on 23 Oct 2026. We check every country every week, and show a warning if a check is overdue.

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Costs on top
€23,100
Cash needed
€323,100