It's quite common for people to buy a property in France as a second home, and then decide to move there full time. But it's important to make sure that your property designation is up to date.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Mon 10 Aug 2026 17:11 CET
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Designating your home as a second home or a main residence has important tax and residency effects. Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP
It's quite common for people to buy a property in France as a second home, and then decide to move there full time. But it's important to make sure that your property designation is up to date.
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