Investments in France real estate listed by owner or agent

Investment real estate refers to property purchased with the primary goal of generating income for profit, rather than being used as a personal residence.

Buying luxury properties for personal use or as an investment in France continues to be real estate that is highly sought after by international buyers.

Buyers from the United States, the U.K., the Middle East, high-net-worth buyers in Asia, and the elites located throughout Northern Europe seek luxury properties that are steeped in France's long cultural heritage, and the quality of life that is recognized in France throughout the world.

The investor, or owner, rents out the property to tenants directly or through a management company for short or long-term periods. In return the investor earns regular rental payments, which can be from residential rentals, such as houses, condos or apartments, or from commercial rentals which can be offices or retail spaces.

As the property increases in value over time, often used in growing markets (albeit there can be periods of decline) but overall property values do increase, and can then be sold at a profit.

Investors may be able to deduct expenses such as mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, and depreciation adding to the value of ownership.

Investors can choose from a wide range of different types of investments in France real estate listed by owner or agent, from residential homes, condos, duplexes, or apartments, to commercial offices, retail stores, or industrial buildings leased to businesses.

Also there are mixed-use properties combining residential and commercial elements as an option, plus land, with or without planning permission, that can be developed on or sold again for future real estate development.

In France, luxury and high-end properties retain value over time, and present good investment opportunities for those seeking personal use property, income property, or a mix of both, depending on the buyers aims.

In France investing in luxury real estate, can at times benefit such conditions as Pinel or Malraux schemes (for historical renovations), plus the French property tax environment can provide capital-gains relief.

In France, cities like Paris and regions like the Côte d'Azur attract investors looking for high returns returns, and potential capital gains as prices increase over time.

France offers investors and buyers looking for personal use properties luxury apartments, sprawling châteaux, luxurious villas, mansions, beach or mountain located villas plus ski bungalows and chalets.