Buying new construction on the French Riviera

On our luxury real estate portal, you will find 95% of the offer in new construction in the South of France. That is 150 projects and almost 1500 new homes.

The supply of new construction in the South of France changes every day. Please inquire about the latest possibilities via [email protected]

These are exclusive listings of high-quality new construction in the South of France; apartments in different sizes and different prices. The prices are the same as those of the project developer. If you use our buying service, you will receive Dutch service and guidance from us. 

Many properties are being built on the Côte d’Azur, but with the projects below you can be sure that they will be delivered with a Construction Guarantee.

Buy new construction in the South of France

Buy new construction in the South of France; that can be a new villa or a beautiful new apartment. Newly built villas and apartments on the Côte d’Azur give every buyer the chance to make a solid investment for the future. There is a high demand in real estate for good quality new builds and unfortunately, there are only a few building plots available on the French Riviera.

So every time real estate developers find a new place, it is wise to act quickly. Otherwise, you will see the high-construction crane when it is too late. As soon as the crane is installed on the building site, construction begins, which means that 70% of the project has already been sold.

New construction in every style

A city villa in the center of Antibes, a luxury new-build apartment in a large villa on the coast near Sainte Maxime, or a brand-new villa in Mougins, we know where to find these new-build properties before they hit the market.

At Living on the Côte d’Azur we think modesty is a nice feature, but we dare to say that we are almost always the first to have a nice selection of available new projects, in different sizes and prices.

Due to the modest construction size of most projects, there are often only a few apartments available in a domain. If you want to see our offers in new build villas, apartments, and houses, keep on scrolling.

Buying a new build property in the South of France Côte d’Azur

France leads the way in Europe when it comes to environmentally friendly construction and energy requirements. The mandatory energy class for project developers in 2017 is the highest, which is why all new-build homes and apartments are built with very low energy consumption. With smart heat pumps and solar panels, you save a lot of money on energy to heat or light the building.

If you want to buy (or have built) a new villa on the Côte d’Azur, this requires a specific approach; most of the new build development are of course luxury apartments. But we do have them: the new villas. In villages like Biot, Mandelieu, Mougins or Saint Maxime.

The nicest part of buying a new build villa or apartment is that you can talk to the architect and builders and put some more walls in the way you want them. Maybe a bigger bedroom or an extra walk-in closet; at the stage of the drawings, things can be added or modified for a small fee. Find your new-build villa and make it completely in your own style.

Newly built apartment Côte d’Azur

New apartments in the South of France are available in a wide variety and prices. A small studio in the center of Nice can be found for up to 100,000 euros. On average, one can say that a two-bedroom apartment will cost about 400,000 euros. And a new one-bedroom apartment can be found for around 300,000 euros.

The final price for new construction in the South of France depends on the area, the situation, and the distance to facilities such as shops and beaches.

If there is a swimming pool, you pay a higher service charge. The amount of the service costs are approximately calculated at 2 – 2.5 euros per square meter of living space for a basic residence, up to about 5 euros per square meter of living space for a house with a swimming pool and other facilities such as a tennis court.

Trends in design in new construction

Newly built apartments are usually modern in design and, as mentioned, energy-friendly. Trends are followed in the choice of materials; such as wood grain stone tiles or large 60 x 60 cm tiles in the bathrooms. Sometimes the developer builds new apartments in an old mansion or villa, following the original style of the building and specific design as in the art deco villa in Cannes.

Each new-build apartment or villa comes with a perfect finish. After all, the architect must approve and report every step in the construction process. Only when this has been done must the next installment be paid. So the end result will look like the brochure and probably much better.

Roads, parks, walking routes, planting, everything is new and the plants on the Mediterranean Sea are wonderful to look at and smell.

Once you have the key to your new home on the Cote d’Azur, you will immediately feel at home. With lavender blooms around your nation or terrace, you know you are in the South of France.

Buy a new apartment on time

Buying a new apartment in the South of France is a matter of finding a local estate agent or broker (like us) who will send you regular mailings about new projects.

If you want this, sign up here for our French Riviera real estate newsletter. Some people tend to wait until they’re in the area on holiday, but we must warn you; the chance of disappointment is high if you were looking for that new apartment on the top floor.

Apartments on the top floor are the most sought and not just because they have the best view. Top floors are rare and therefore more valuable than apartments on the first, second, or third floor.

Value increase after delivery

If you are a smart investor, know that you can sell a new apartment from the day you have the keys in your hand. There are no restrictions on speculative investment; profits of 30% are easily made this way.

If you don’t want to miss the top floor, contact Living on the Côte d’Azur and ask us to keep an eye on suitable projects for you.

We can make an instant reservation for you for three days, enough time to book a ticket and come over for the day. If you like it, you can even draw on the spot. Or later with a power of attorney by e-mail and post.

Buying process new villa or apartment in France

There is no other country in Europe where a buyer is as well protected as in France. From the moment you are interested in buying a new build apartment, French law is on your side.

When you have seen a specific apartment and agreed on a price with a parking space, garage, or garage box, this price is described on a preliminary purchase contract, also known as a reservation contract. This reservation contract can be signed under power of attorney or in the office of the developer.

Our customers are all from abroad, so it is not uncommon for the decision to buy to be made on the plane on the way home. Your first action will then be to confirm by e-mail that you want to buy the new-build apartment or new-build villa.

You must enclose your passport and your home address with this e-mail. If you are married, the civil-law notary will want to know whether you were married in community or on a prenuptial agreement. You must also make a deposit within a week as a sign of goodwill.

Deposit to make the reservation

This deposit is generally 5% of the total price. We will send you the reservation contract by e-mail containing the most important information such as the names of the buyer(s), the description and price of the property, and your marital status.

You must print this in triplicate and initial and sign each page. We will go over this contract with you over the phone.

More and more notaries and project developers are using a digital reservation system like AR-24 or Docusign. The type varies quite a bit, but we will help you through the procedure.

Meanwhile, when your 5% deposit has arrived in France, the developer will know that you are serious about the purchase. Now the contract is signed by those responsible for the project developer. 

By post or registered e-mail

From the date you sign for receipt of the certified documents, you have another ten days to cancel the sale.

Do you want to cancel the purchase within ten days? No problem, you send a registered letter and email to the project developer and the money will be refunded within 2 months. When the ten days pass, you have another 60 days to find a mortgage.

If you don’t get a mortgage, you can cancel the sales contract. To this end, proof of two, sometimes three banks must be sent to the developer. You receive your deposit back and do not have to pay any costs.

Guaranteed delivery

We all know the stories from the past where the project developer accepted your money with a smile and then left with the Noorderzon. Fortunately, times have changed; the down payment is made to the bank account of the notary who also ultimately draws up the purchase contract.

During the progress of the new construction, each completed construction phase is checked by the architect. He/she gives his/her approval to the project developer, who then informs the buyer with a request to pay the next part.

The partial payments go directly to the project developer. Up to the last 5%, which you only pay after the inspection of the house.

In the unlikely event that the project developer goes bankrupt during construction, that is not a problem for you. With special insurance that functions as a Guarantee Fund, the progress of the new building is guaranteed and you will receive the key on the agreed date plus all guarantees that were agreed upon when booking.

To the notary in France

As soon as you have a mortgage or the money, you will receive an invitation to sign at the notary. Depending on the last delivery date, this moment can take place between 1 and 6 months later.

At the notary, the final contract is actually the same as the preliminary purchase contract. But now it’s real; you get the real contract, a payment schedule, and usually, a bottle of champagne to celebrate that you are now part of the group of bon vivant in the most beautiful place in Europe: la Côte d’Azur!

During the construction process, we will be your eyes and ears on the ground. Specific wishes and/or progress of the building are carefully checked.

When the day comes when your keys are ready, we will be there to help with questions about water, electricity, internet, and alarm systems. We will also be available as your partner for your garden maintenance and seasonal rental and we can introduce you to our network of professionals. Contact Ab and Jo for more information at +337701816203 or send an email to [email protected]