English speaking Paris real estate agency at your service. We also speak French, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic and Spanish.
* Dear fellow agent : if you have clients for us who want to buy or sell paris real estate, know that we are willing to share our fees.
We provide international and national buyers full access to the Parisian market in a comprehensive and easy way for this fragmented, sometimes, really complex market. Our goal is to provide the highest level of personal services. We implement the latest technologies in order to provide the best experience to our customers and partners, our drone and stabilizer are always ready to make video tours inside as well as outside.
We will help you to navigate the market as well as french regulations, enabling you to make well informed decisions. Our dedicated team stands at your side at each and every step of the buying or selling process. This agency provides you fresh information and trends about Paris property and other French property markets as well as the best possible advice in all fields related to foreign investments.
* No restrictions apply to foreigners acquiring property in France, contact us for more details or read our Frequently asked questions (PDF).
We enable you to sell or buy property in Paris as well as in other local French markets, with us you will be able to do it in your own language, this will make you owner of a piece of history, it will give you a real inside taste of the “sweet French way of life”, the buying process is simple and very safe. As an investment, it is a smart and solid one, with a continuous increase in value over time. Especially good investments: Apartments well located, in need of renovation, as well as public auction sales.
In this unique 2000 year old city, luxury apartments and houses or mansions are very hard to find and rare. They are sold quickly, through private networks, and sometimes exclusive specialized networks. This makes it difficult for buyers, particularly foreigners who do not speak French fluently, to even get to the available offers. Our estate agency can help you also to uncover off market property offers not listed anywhere. Follow this link if you want to know more about us.
Whether you are buying or selling an apartment, a house, a townhouse, a mansion, a whole building, or a company you can rely on our ability to provide a high quality personalized service. We can also provide you renting management services after your purchase, thanks to our local partners.
CONFIDENTIAL OFFERS : offers where the seller does not want the agency or agent to make any advertisement. If you are interested please feel free to contact us to get our OFF-MARKET offers list of the moment, or if you simply want to buy or sell in Paris or elsewhere in France.
We provide you with access to our selection of News about French and Paris property in our own hand made Paris real estate news section
International investments can seem complicated if you don't have the right information and the required networks. We at Talvan’s can make it easier for you to buy and manage Properties in our famous city of lights, as well as worldwide. Through our team and our property brokerage’s global network of partners we are able to find for you the desired property in Europe as well as in many other countries through our agency’s global partners who entrust our agents with their clients coming from all corners of the world and who wish to invest in our city. To know more about our service and our team, you can visit the about us section.
Here are some offers from our international partners :
The services provided by our agency include analyzing market trends and advice, in order to help you realize the international investment that corresponds the most to your expectations. We can guide you and do everything for you giving you only one contact who will manage the whole process, making it easy and comfortable for you to invest in places as Dubai, NYC, London and Berlin for example. We are part of a a global network of luxury real estate professionals. Below are a few of our partners.
Please contact us for more information and/or specific requests.
If you wish to buy an apartment in Paris with us, our agency can provide a professional research service, through our well implanted local networks, we can make rare, much demanded and hard to find property available to you. Apartments for sale in this big, complex and fragmented metropolis are not all equal, depending on various characteristics, location and specifications as well as offer and demand; prices can be, sometimes, quite hard to understand, we will help you find the right apartment or house to buy, and to negotiate a price that fits to the realities of the market.
We will advise you in order to optimize your chances of getting the most adequate property at a correct price during the research process. We remain at your side for each step of the process. Besides the normal services we provide, if needed, general advice and specific information on issues such as : Buying & selling process, Prices & Market Trends, Tax, Ownership, Inheritance etc…
Agency research service : Pricing.
* A research mandate is required to be signed before your research can begin.
To us, the customer is much more than just a number. Your Paris real estate agent will stand at your side from the expression of your desire, your needs and criteria, until the real accession to your own French or Parisian property and the fulfillment of your projects.
We are an English speaking real estate agency, truly international, we also speak French of course, as well as German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, and Russian. We are able to operate in 7 different languages, this enables us to provide our services to a wide variety of buyers and investors from all over the world. We offer you our expertise and professionalism through our network of individuals and professional agents and agencies, targeted communication and well controlled strategies.
This agency and each agent can help you acquire and sell any type of real estate in our home city Paris or in other French regions : apartments, luxury apartments, townhouses, mansions, country houses, castles, vineyards, luxury condominiums, historical or modern property. We enable our customers to manage all property related operations in France in a convenient and easy way thanks to our high quality services that offer a different, personalized experience to each customer.
SYLVAIN TALVAN
Real Estate Broker - Founder & CEO
Paris, France.
YULING C.
Hong-Kong & China.
Hong-Kong, China.
NICOLAS L.
LILIANE DC.
Versailles, Yvelines.
Versailles, France.
Europe
Düsseldorf, Germany.
MARINE T.
Bordeaux, Gironde.
DAVID AZ.
Paris, France.
PRIYANKA S.
Indian & English speaking agent.
Paris, France.
OLIVIER J.
Also I.T Specialist.
Paris & Suburbs.
SIMION M.
Russian & English speaking agent
Paris, France.
GIORGIA P.
Italian & English speaking agent
Paris, France.
Founded in 2017 and launched in 2018 by Mr Sylvain Talvan, this completely independent agency has been created to make the process of buying Paris real estate as simple as possible. We aim to make your purchase, sale or research operation an experience as convenient and efficient as we can. We now have an expertise of over 5 years in this very interesting business and market, we can operate in several languages, this makes it even more interesting.
* Usually paid by the seller, stipulated in the mandate, contact us for more details
• Research (hunting) service fees : 4%
• Minimum fees for any operation (due only in case of success) : 10 000 €
Legal mentions : Talvan’s International 1) NON-DETENTION OF FUNDS 2) ABSENCE OF FINANCIAL GUARANTEE 3) THE AGENCY TALVAN'S INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT RECEIVE OR HOLD ANY OTHER FUNDS, EFFECTS OR VALUES THAN THOSE REPRESENTING ITS COMPENSATION OR COMMISSION
* Especially for international buyers and those new to the Parisian market:
1. Can foreigners buy property in Paris?
Yes, foreigners are welcome to buy property in Paris without restrictions. However, the process involves certain legal and tax considerations, especially regarding residency and inheritance laws.
2. How much should I budget for buying a property in Paris?
Property prices in Paris vary widely depending on location, size, and condition, with prime areas reaching upwards of €15,000 per square meter. Additionally, buyers should account for transaction fees, including notary fees (7-8%), agency fees (3-5%), and other potential costs. Please check out our news blog in english to follow the latest market trends and Paris property price evolutions.
3. What are the additional costs involved in a property purchase?
Expect to budget for:
Notary fees: Around 7-8% of the purchase price, covering registration, legal fees, and government taxes.
Agency fees: Often between 3-5%, usually paid by the seller, but not always.
Property taxes: Annual taxes such as Taxe Foncière (property tax) and Taxe d’Habitation (residence tax if you live there).
4. What financing options are available?
Foreign buyers can apply for mortgages in France. Most French banks offer financing to international buyers, with rates typically lower than those in many other countries. Buyers generally need a down payment of at least 20-30%.
5. What are the best neighborhoods to invest in?
Paris’s 16th, 7th, and 8th arrondissements are often the most desirable due to their prestige and proximity to landmarks. However, neighborhoods like the Marais (3rd and 4th), Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th), and the 11th as well as other spots like Montmartre, offer charm and strong rental demand, appealing to many international buyers.
6. How does the property buying process work in France?
The process usually involves several steps:
Offer Acceptance: An offer is submitted and accepted.
Preliminary Contract (Compromis de Vente): Both parties sign a preliminary contract, often with a 10% deposit.
Cooling-off Period: A 10-day period for the buyer to reconsider.
Final Deed of Sale (Acte de Vente): Signed at the notary's office within 2-3 months, transferring ownership to the buyer.
7. What taxes will I need to pay when buying and owning property?
Main taxes include notary fees upon purchase, Taxe Foncière (annual property tax), Taxe d’Habitation (residence tax), and, for rental properties, income tax on rental income.
8. Are there restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb?
Paris has strict regulations on short-term rentals. Most properties must be rented for at least a year or for nine months if rented to students. For those looking to rent out a property on a short-term basis, it’s essential to understand these restrictions and register the property if allowed.
9. How can I estimate the value of a property in Paris?
Factors include location, size, condition, building amenities, and views. Working with a local real estate agent or appraiser can help determine an accurate market value.
10. What are the inheritance laws for properties in France?
French inheritance laws are strict, especially regarding rights of family members to the estate. International buyers should seek legal advice to understand how inheritance laws will impact property ownership and inheritance rights for family members.
11. Should I work with a real estate agent?
While it’s not required, working with a local real estate agent who understands the Paris market can make the process much smoother. They can help with property selection, negotiations, and understanding market prices.
12. Is it possible to buy a property remotely?
Yes, purchasing property remotely in France is common, especially for international buyers. Many notaries and agents can handle electronic document transfers and online signatures, though some steps may require in-person visits or notarized power of attorney.
We speak English, German, French, Russian, Romanian, Arabic, Italian and Spanish.
Talvan’s International
8 Quai Louis Blériot 75016 Paris
TELEPHONE
Office : 00 33 1 45 20 40 25
Mobile : 00 33 6 58 49 85 16
Right to retract (14 days) : Withdrawal form (PDF)
Legal information : Legal Notice (PDF)
General terms and conditions of sales & services : GTC (PDF)
