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Welcome to the only luxury property portal with a personal service. From our family-run offices in The Netherlands, the Cote d’Azur, Ibiza and Dubai, we advise international clients on real estate purchases in France, Ibiza, Portugal and Dubai. Our team comprises second-home advisors, mortgage experts, civil-law notaries, tax specialists, landscape architects, interior designers, renovation professionals and AI-powered alarm and security. All real estate expertise and the best service; that is our full service.

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Luxury Real Estate and Service At Its Finest

Welcome to the good life

With our unparalleled expertise and extensive network, we provide a comprehensive full-service to help you find, purchase, and transform your dream property in France, Ibiza, Portugal and UAE.

Here’s how we make your property journey seamless and rewarding.

The Selection Process

Using your preferences as our guide, we curate a selection of properties from various agencies. Our proactive and creative approach ensures you’ll see homes that truly match your vision. You can also share with us listings you find online. We’ll get the dossier on your behalf as your buying agent and will ask for more background information.

Your Top Five Listings

Once we provide our recommendations, you’ll choose the five properties you’re most interested in visiting. Your Top 5 can be with multiple agents. We recommend finalizing your choices before arrival to ensure the best scheduling.

Financial Solutions

Finding the Best Mortgage

We collaborate with mortgage brokers in France, England, Luxemburg and Monaco to secure favourable terms. For European buyers, a 70% mortgage is often possible. Non-European buyers may face additional challenges, but financing is not out of reach.

Saving on Bank Fees

International bank transfers from outside of Europe into Europe are costly. Our trusted foreign exchange partner can help you save thousands of euros in bank fees when converting currency to euros.

Optimal Fiscal Structures

We’ll help you navigate the best tax options for your purchase. From reclaiming VAT on new constructions to setting up family-owned companies, our solutions are tailored to your goals. For instance:

  • Establish a rental company to reclaim 20% VAT.
  • Buy in your children’s names to secure future assets.
  • Utilize family-owned SCIs to optimize investment structures.

Visits and Negotiations

Our mission is to help you find the perfect property, whether it’s a stunning villa, a chic apartment, or a sprawling estate. To achieve this, we prioritize understanding your needs and aligning them with our expertise. Collaboration is key—we’ll guide you every step of the way.

As a boutique in luxury real estate, we have access to a portfolio of 5,000+ properties and work closely with all local real estate agents. The selling broker shares their commission with us, provided you are not already connected to them.

Pro Tip: Speak with us before contacting any agency directly to ensure you benefit from our services.

We coordinate with multiple brokers to ensure seamless property visits. When you find your dream home, we handle price negotiations to secure the best deal for you. Once the agreement is reached, a provisional contract, or ‘Compromis de Vente,’ is drafted.

We recommend working with our English-speaking notary, who will safeguard your interests and advise on the best legal structure for your purchase.

Purchase agreement

On the day of signing the official purchase agreement, we’ll be there to assist with every detail:

  • Transferring utilities like water and electricity to your name.
  • Connecting you with the best Internet provider.
  • Introducing you to a concierge service, gardener or security team.

Post-Purchase Enhancements

Once you have the keys to your dream house, you might want to improve some things. We have worked for many years with trusted partners to deliver top-quality services. Of course, our team will stay on top of each project and handles your dossier.

Renovation Services

Transform your property with our team of skilled professionals who deliver high-quality renovations on time and within budget.

Interior Design and Styling

Make your house a home with bespoke design solutions. From mood boards to furniture selections from Europe’s top brands, we’ll ensure every detail reflects your style.

Custom Kitchens and Wardrobes

Newly built properties often lack a fully equipped kitchen. Our expert designers will craft kitchen and storage solutions tailored to your needs.

Garden and Rooftop Design

Elevate your outdoor spaces with the help of professional landscape architects and premium outdoor furniture. We’ll also enhance your wellness areas with swimming pools, jacuzzis, and hammams.

State-of-the-Art Security

Protect your property in the best possible way with AI intelligence concierge service. Face and license plate recognition, security perimeter with radar and drone support, tagging luxury items, alert for maintenance or personal accidents. Human-controlled alarm central in Switzerland to act swiftly.

Selling Your Property

If you decide to sell your property, we’ll ensure a smooth process through our extensive network. With an exclusive mandate, you’ll gain access to both local and international markets, ensuring a fair and competitive price.

Ab Kuijer, Founder

Living on the Côte d’Azur is where luxury living begins.

We are a Dutch-owned boutique real estate company and pride ourselves on offering our customers the best service, seven days a week, with a smile, honesty, transparency, speed and proactivity.

About Us

Ian

I contacted Living on the Côte d’Azur because I had found a house on a development near Biot that I was interested in buying. Because I lived in Australia then, I wanted someone local who could deal with the agent and the builder and keep an eye on things. I was impressed with the service I received and delighted with my home in the sunny south of France.

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