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New-build property on the French Riviera

Asset Boulevard guides you through your new-build property purchase in Nice and across the French Riviera: selected off-plan programmes, reduced notary fees and developer guarantees.

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WHY BUY NEW-BUILD

Buying new-build means investing in modern specifications and solid guarantees, with specific taxation for off-plan purchases (VEFA).

Reduced notary fees

Around 2 to 3% of the purchase price on new-build property, compared with 7 to 8% on resale property.

Developer guarantees

Completion guarantee, two-year guarantee and ten-year structural guarantee.

Energy performance

Homes that comply with current environmental standards, for better comfort and controlled running costs.

Customisation

A property you can choose and sometimes personalise (finishes, layout) before completion.

Zero-interest loan for first-time buyers

A zero-interest loan can finance part of the purchase of a new-build main residence, subject to conditions.

Turnkey delivery

A new-build property, ready to live in or let as soon as you receive the keys.

2 to 3% Notary fees on new-build property
10 years Developer structural guarantee
RE2020 Current environmental standard
Nice And the sought-after towns of the French Riviera

CURRENT SELECTION

No programme matches your search. Contact us: new programmes are regularly added to our selection.

New programmes added regularly across the whole French Riviera.

BUYING OFF-PLAN

An off-plan sale (VEFA) follows a clearly defined path, from the reservation contract through to handover of the keys.

STEP 01

Reservation contract

Reserving the chosen unit and paying a security deposit, as regulated by law.

STEP 02

Financing

Arranging your financing and introducing you to our banking partners.

STEP 03

Notarial deed of sale

Signing the official deed at the notary's office, which finalises the sale.

STEP 04

Instalment payments

Payments made in stages as the building work progresses, as regulated under VEFA rules.

STEP 05

Handover

Handover of the keys and a joint inspection confirming the home's compliance.

STEP 06

Post-handover guarantees

Completion, two-year and ten-year guarantees, for your peace of mind.

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Budget, area, layout: in just a few questions, we identify the programmes suited to your search.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is VEFA (off-plan sale)?
VEFA, or off-plan sale, lets you buy a home before or during its construction. The price is paid in instalments as the works progress, and the buyer becomes owner progressively as the building is completed.
What are the reduced notary fees on new-build property?
On new-build property, notary fees represent around 2 to 3% of the purchase price, compared with 7 to 8% on resale property. This reduction is due to specific taxation that applies to new-build homes.
What guarantees come with a new-build property purchase?
A new-build property comes with the completion guarantee, the two-year guarantee on fittings and the ten-year structural guarantee, as well as the financial completion guarantee specific to off-plan sales.
Is a new-build purchase eligible for a zero-interest loan?
A zero-interest loan (PTZ) can finance part of the purchase of a new-build home intended as a main residence, subject to income conditions and the property's geographic zone. We can point you to the schemes that apply to your situation.
Why buy new-build property in Nice or on the French Riviera?
New-build property gives access to modern specifications, good energy performance and developer guarantees, in a Riviera market where land available for new programmes remains limited and sought after.
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