Independent buyer's agent in The French Riviera

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the market in The French Riviera

Average House Price per m² in The French Riviera

Highest price per m²: €45,000

Lowest price per m²: €4,000

Average Apartment Price per m² in The French Riviera

Highest price per m²: €35,000

Lowest price per m²: €3,500

How We Help Buyers in The French Riviera

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Strategy & Market Guidance

We define your acquisition strategy, preferred micro-locations and realistic pricing.

Property Search (On & Off-Market)

We source opportunities beyond the public market and filter them to a shortlist that fits.

Viewings & Remote Purchase

We organise viewings, pre-visit properties, and manage remote buying for overseas clients.

Negotiation & Local Representation

We represent your interests locally and negotiate in French with sellers and agents.

Due Diligence & Risk Checks

We coordinate diagnostics, urbanism checks, renovation estimates and legal review.

Notaire & Closing Support

We guide you through the signing process and coordinate all parties until completion.

The French Riviera Is a Collection of Micro-Markets

Coastal towns, hillsides, and waterfront enclaves sit minutes apart — yet deliver very different views, access, privacy, and investment profiles. We help you choose the right micro-location based on how you will actually live and use the property.

Ultra-Prime Coast (Monaco border, Cap Ferrat, Cap d’Antibes) — prestige & scarcity
Prime Lifestyle Cities (Cannes, Nice hills, Antibes) — liquidity & year-round use
Hillside & Hinterland (Mougins, Valbonne, Èze) — views & discretion

what to look for When Buying in The French Riviera

Exact micro-location (waterfront vs hillside)
Sea view, exposure & elevation
Access, parking & traffic patterns
Rental liquidity if income is planned
New build vs character stock

LONG-TERM VALUE of Buying in The French Riviera

  • Persistent international demand

  • Extremely limited coastal and waterfront supply

  • Global lifestyle and brand appeal

  • Long-term price resilience in prime micro-locations

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BUY TO RENT & Investment Potential in The French Riviera

  • Strong seasonal rental demand

  • Typical use: 8–14 rental weeks / year

  • Yield depends on location, view, and proximity to the sea

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Process of work

Ryan's insight

“The French Riviera isn’t one market — it’s a chain of micro-locations with very different realities. A sea-view villa five minutes inland can behave very differently from a waterfront apartment in terms of access, privacy, and rental performance. We guide clients through these nuances early, so the property fits both lifestyle expectations and long-term strategy.”

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CLIENT REVIEWS & CASE STUDIES

Our client purchases & case studies offer a detailed look into the transactions we supported and the outcomes we helped our clients achieve. Explore these real examples to understand how informed decisions lead to exceptional results.

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Ryan is a trustworthy property professional and was indispensable in finding, negotiating, and closing on our estate in Saint Remy de Provence. I'm certain without him we would have given up altogether. I would recommend Ryan to anyone serious about finding and buying a home in The South of France.
Jason J.
Seattle, USA
We absolutely love our new house in the wine village of Rasteau in Provence and have managed to visit each month for about a week. Each time we don’t want to come home! We are getting to know the neighbours and our French is slowly improving. Do keep in touch and thanks again for finding us our lovely home.
Angela & Mark T.
UK
Having spent many years searching independently for a property in France we came across Ryan at Buyer's Agent France and never looked back. He took our requirements and built a weekend of property viewings that surpassed our expectations, resulting in us buying our beautiful farm house near Forcalquier in Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur. Many thanks Ryan we couldn't have done it without you.
James & Claire P.
UK
I contacted Ryan at Buyer’s Agent France to help me find a property in The Luberon in Provence. I’m French, so language wasn’t an issue, however busy work and family life in Paris meant I didn’t have the time to view and shortlist properties I work in the luxury industry, so instantly saw the value in what Buyer’s Agent France offers. Ryan selected and pre-viewed several properties, helped us select a few that really matched and negotiated with the British vendors on our behalf when we found our dream home in one of the Luberon’s charming hillside villages. The whole process was smooth and stress-free ; exactly as I’d hoped it would be. I would recommend Buyer’s Agent France if you’re looking to purchase a property anywhere in The South of France.
Paul M.
Paris, France

CLIENT PURCHASES & CASE STUDIES

Explore real properties we have secured for our clients through our full buyer representation service.

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Buy to Rent / Invest in The French Riviera

The Riviera remains one of Europe’s most valuable residential markets. Apartments typically trade between €7,000 and €20,000/m², while villas often range from €10,000 to over €30,000/m², with exceptional properties exceeding these levels in ultra-prime locations.

Seasonal rental demand is strongest from May to September, with premium weekly rates during major events and peak summer. Performance is driven primarily by sea views, walkability, and proximity to beaches or ports.

Note: Rental figures are indicative and vary significantly by property type, exact location, and management strategy.

Long-Term Value in The French Riviera

Long-term value is supported by structural scarcity, strict planning rules, and sustained international demand.

Key drivers include:

  • Limited new development along the coast

  • Strong UHNW and international buyer presence

  • Timeless lifestyle appeal (climate, sea, culture)

  • Micro-location quality that protects value through cycles

Ownership is typically approached as a long-term lifestyle and capital-preservation decision.