French Leaseback

Designed to encourage the development of local economies and sustainable tourism by promoting the use of time-honoured construction skills and eco-friendly materials, the leaseback property investment scheme is the result of a series of financial measures taken by the French government in the 1980s and is unique to France. All properties sold under this scheme are freehold.

There is no other land so diverse culturally and more than one lifetime would be necessary to enjoy the huge variety of landscapes in this land where the art of fine living is a way of life. We have a selection of over 20 French leaseback properties in every region; from the elegant coastal resorts of Normandy and the Cote d’Azur, the wild shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the world’s greatest ski domains, to the eternally appealing holiday destinations of beautiful Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon.

France leaseback

With a stable property market, France is the ideal location to invest in. French mortgage banks have exhibited a responsible approach to lending and this has led to confidence in the property market. To invest in French property not only holds the appeal of owning a home in a beautiful country but also means you can have a lifelong investment that can supplement a retirement income.

Depending on what you would like to achieve – a possible pied-à-terre when you retire, a “pure” investment with the highest possible yield, supplementary retirement income with a couple of weeks personal occupancy in the year, or maximum potential for capital appreciation, different properties will meet your criteria. As the France leaseback specialists, we will be able to offer you comprehensive and well-informed advice about all aspects of owning property in France.

Leaseback property

If many people dream of owning property in France, it isn’t always simple to make this dream come true; the responsibility and complications of owning property abroad can seem daunting to investors who have little or no time and energy to devote to their property. Purchasing a leaseback property in France provides investors with an appealing alternative to a classic buy-to-let property and presents many advantages, such as the full rebate of the 19.6% VAT charged on the property and a guaranteed, tax-free rental income. To ensure the long term profitability of your investment, Premier French leaseback and Investments are careful to select only the best properties on the market and our friendly, professional team will provide you with all the help and advice you need, free of charge.

Premier French Leaseback

Premier French Leaseback and Investments are a licensed, independent French estate agent offering a professional and personalised service dedicated to helping you find the right investment property in France.

A property investment under the French leaseback scheme will bring you:

- A full refund of the 19.6% VAT on all new-build properties.
- A guaranteed tax free rental income, through a legally binding commercial lease contract.
- Renewable lease periods of 9 - 11 years, no management fees and no hidden costs.
- An index-linked income and good capital growth prospects in a safe European economy.
- A secure pension fund that can double up as a holiday home.


Montignac (Dordogne) - LES BASTIDES DE LASCAUX Montignac, Heart of Dordogne
Last three townhouses
Yield: 3.95%, occupancy possible
From 151,000€

Saint Gilles Croix de Vie (Vendee) - RESIDENCE LA GRANDE PLAGE St Gilles Croix de Vie
Pays de la Loire
2-3 bed houses/1-3 bed apts
Yield: 4.5 - 4.6%
From 99,500€