Boutique in Luxury Real Estate

FIND YOUR HOME ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA

Your independent buyer agent on the Côte d’Azur

Find and buy luxury real estate on the French Riviera with Living on the Côte d’Azur, your independent international buyer agent.

From apartments in Nice and Cannes to sea-view villas in Saint-Tropez and properties near Monaco, we search the entire market on your behalf. Through our trusted network of local real estate agents and developers, international buyers gain access to a market of more than 100,000 properties and new developments across the French Riviera.

Unlike a traditional real estate agent, we work for the buyer. We search across agencies, developers, off-market opportunities and new developments to find the properties that best match your requirements. Our Dutch way of working — fast, transparent and straightforward — is combined with an established local network of notaries, tax advisors, mortgage specialists and renovation professionals.

From the initial search and property selection to viewings, negotiations and the final signing at the notaire, we represent your interests throughout the entire buying process. Many international clients have already found their home on the French Riviera with us. Now let us find yours. Contact us today for a no-obligation introduction.

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Luxury Real Estate and Service At Its Finest

Welcome to the good life

Searching real estate online can often feel overwhelming and complex. With thousands of properties online—often listed with multiple agencies—how do you navigate it all? What you need is a clear overview of the market with expert guidance on your side.

Choose Living on the Côte d’Azur as your buyer’s agent. Our Award-winning boutique in real estate is connected to all agencies, offering a one-stop shop to the entire market.

Our team works tirelessly on your behalf to find the property that perfectly matches your vision and budget. Best of all, the selling agency shares their commission, so the buyer agent services are completely free for you. Are you ready to find your second home the smart way—contact Living on the Côte d’Azur today!

Gulf of Saint Tropez

villas and apartments

Greater Cannes area

villas and apartments

Greater Nice area

villas and apartments

Greater Monaco area

villas and apartments

Paris Ile de France

hotel particuliers and apartments

Ibiza

Finca’s and villa’s

Portugal

villas and apartments

Interior design

styling and decoration

Dubai

new villas and apartments

The Way We Work

One trusted partner. The entire market. Your perfect property.

We combine extensive market access with local expertise and an independent buyer-first approach to find, secure and transform exceptional properties in the world’s most desirable sunny destinations.

From search and negotiation to purchase, renovation and beyond, we manage the journey. You enjoy the result.

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.

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What Our Clients Say

Todd Kirschner

Ab and his team helped my family find the perfect home for us in Nice. He was responsive to our needs and curated the right collection of properties for efficient viewing. Once in the deal process, they managed the various aspects of the transaction to get us over the finish line with limited stress – which isn’t always a foregone outcome for foreigners operating in an unfamiliar legal system. After the deal closed, he was very helpful in organizing utilities and other formalities to ensure we were off to a good start in Nice.

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