Property Transaction
Secure Your French Property with Confidence
Buying or selling property in France involves legal, tax and cross-border complexities. We guide international clients with precision, discretion and full coordination. From due diligence to closing, we ensure every step is secure, compliant and aligned with your global estate planning.
Tailored For Cross-Border Real Estate Clients
International Couple
Buying French Property with a Foreign Will. We align your purchase with your estate plan, ensuring compliance between French law and your home country’s succession rules.
International Investor
Securing a High-Value Investment in France. We protect your real estate transaction with full legal due diligence, tax coordination, and long-term asset protection.
Private Bank, Family Office or Legal Advisor
Managing a Transaction for a Private Client. We work with private banks and lawyers to secure high-value real estate deals with full legal coordination and international compliance
Our advisory services
How We Support Your Property Transaction
Discover how we guide you through each step of your real estate transaction with precision, clarity, and full legal coordination.
01.
Initial Strategic Consultation
We assess your situation, clarify legal issues, and define a global strategy aligned with your estate planning and tax context.
02.
Due Diligence Process
We verify title, zoning, legal risks, and seller credentials to secure the transaction and protect your interests from the start.
03.
Legal Coordination
We liaise with agents, banks, lawyers and notaries to ensure smooth and compliant cross-border execution under French law.
04.
Contract & Signature
We draft, review and explain key documents, ensuring full understanding before signing the preliminary contract and final deed.
05.
Post-Signing Strategic Follow-Up
We ensure your acquisition integrates into your broader estate planning, including wills, tax reporting, and future transmission strategy.
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What Our Clients Say About Us
Added value
Why Clients Trust Poltorak Internationally
A Fully trilingual French, English and German Team
We ensure seamless communication, clear explanations, and full understanding — in both English and French, throughout the entire process.
Trusted by Banks and Family Offices
We coordinate smoothly with private banks, lawyers, and wealth managers to ensure stability and trust across all transactions.
French Precision, Global Perspective
Our approach blends civil law rigor with global legal fluency — ideal for clients with assets across jurisdictions.
International Legal and Tax Expertise
We master complex cross-border frameworks and ensure full legal and tax compliance for international families and institutions.
Case studies
Property Transaction Case Studies
Discover how we guide clients through property transactions with legal expertise and strategic clarity, ensuring secure and seamless transfers.
A Simple and Trusted First Contact Process
From your first message to your first meeting, we make your onboarding seamless, confidential, and tailored to your needs.
Step 1 : Online Form or Direct Email
Send us a quick message outlining your situation. Our team replies promptly and confidentially, usually within 48 hours.
Step 2 : Initial Call or Video Meeting
We schedule a first conversation to understand your goals, ask key questions, and identify the appropriate legal framework.
Step 3 : Meeting in Person or Remotely
We confirm the scope, outline next steps, and begin working — with the clarity and confidence your situation deserves.
Contact us
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We’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
Jérôme Poltorak
Founder
jerome.poltorak@notaires.fr
+ 33 7 66 42 45 99
Case studies
Insights on Global Wealth and Strategy
Read our latest legal insights for cross-border property and estate planning.
Q&A
Questions About property transcactions in France?
We answer your key legal concerns here.
Can I buy property in France as a US citizen?
Yes. There are no restrictions. We assist non-residents with legal compliance, inheritance planning, financing and secure execution.
Do I need a notary to buy in France?
Yes. A French notaire is mandatory. We ensure coordination between notary, banks, and your foreign advisors, if needed, to protect your interests.
How can I structure French assets in my estate?
We advise on wills, trusts, and cross-border succession rules to ensure smooth transmission and legal security for your global heirs.
What taxes apply when I buy in France?
Expect 8% in purchase costs (incl. tax). We provide full guidance on notarial fees, registration duties, and tax implications.
Do I need tax advice for a luxury property?
Yes. High-value acquisitions require tailored tax and legal coordination. We work with advisors to optimize your holding and future exit.
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