France notary fees
Estimate French notary fees for buying an existing or a new-build property.
How it works
For existing homes, fees (transfer taxes, notary pay, disbursements) are about 7–8% of the price; for new builds 2–3%. This calculator uses 7.5% and 2.5%.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Purchase price250000
- Property typeExisting (≈ 7.5%)
you get:
- Estimated notary fees€18,750.00
- Total cost€268,750.00
- Rate used7.5 %
Frequently asked questions
How does the “France notary fees” tool work?
For existing homes, fees (transfer taxes, notary pay, disbursements) are about 7–8% of the price; for new builds 2–3%. This calculator uses 7.5% and 2.5%.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: purchase price, property type. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Purchase price: 250000; Property type: Existing (≈ 7.5%) → Estimated notary fees: €18,750.00; Total cost: €268,750.00.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.