NEWS
The journal of the Nice market.
Market, neighbourhoods, trends: a regular look at real estate in Nice.
Living in Nice
Living in NiceJuly 2026
The Beaches of Nice, Beach by Beach
From Vieux-Nice to the west of the city, seven kilometres of pebbles, public beaches and private concessions: what each stretch of coast changes day to day.
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Living in NiceJuly 2026
The Markets of Nice: Where to Do Your Shopping
From the cours Saleya to the marché de la Libération and the smaller neighbourhood squares: where Nice residents really shop, and what a market reveals about an address.
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Living in NiceJuly 2026
Family life in Nice: which districts to choose
Nearby schools, green spaces, quiet, parking and daily commutes: our reading of the Nice districts that work best for family life, area by area.
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Living in NiceJuly 2026
The Parks and Gardens of Nice
Colline du Château, coulée verte du Paillon, parc Vigier, jardins de Cimiez: what living minutes from a green space really changes, district by district.
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Living in NiceJuly 2026
Moving to Nice when you are coming from abroad
Choosing a district without knowing the city, understanding real distances, anticipating the rhythm of the seasons: our bearings for settling in Nice from abroad.
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Living in NiceJuly 2026
Nice out of season: the city year-round
From October to May, Nice changes face. Footfall, shops open year-round, real neighbourhood life: what to look at before buying on a summer whim.
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Living in NiceJuly 2026
The Carnaval de Nice and Everyday District Life
Every February, the Carnaval reshapes central Nice. What it really changes if you live in the Carré d'Or, Vieux-Nice or the neighbouring districts.
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Living in NiceJuly 2026
Parking in Nice: what to know before you buy
A co-ownership space, a private lock-up garage or street parking: why parking weighs so heavily on a property's value in Nice, and what to check before signing.
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July 2026
Getting around Nice: tram, bus, bike, car — and why it changes where you should live
Tram, bus, bike or car: in Nice, the way you get around shapes your choice of district. Our concrete reading, area by area, before you buy in Nice.
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July 2026
The architecture of Nice, district by district: how to read a building before you buy
Belle Époque, Art Deco, 1960s, contemporary: learn to identify a Nice building type and read off its service charges, works and real day-to-day comfort.
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Living in NiceJuly 2026
Studying in Nice: which districts to live in, and what to know when you buy a home for a student
Where to live as a student in Nice, which districts suit which campuses, and what it really involves to buy a studio for your child in the city.
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July 2026
Working in Nice: where the business hubs are, and where to live when you move here for a job
Relocating to Nice for work? An overview of the city's employment hubs and the districts to live in depending on your workplace, with the trade-offs involved.
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July 2026
Museums, Theatres and Cultural Life in Nice: Where It Happens, Neighbourhood by Neighbourhood
Where Nice's museums and venues are concentrated, what living close to culture really changes day to day, and the points to check before you buy.
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July 2026
Retiring in Nice: which areas to settle in, and what kind of property to choose
Gradients, lifts, shops within walking distance, tram links: the criteria that really matter when choosing a retirement flat in Nice, area by area.
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Living in NiceJuly 2026
Sport and the outdoors in Nice: sea, hills, trails — and the districts you set off from
Running, swimming or walking straight from home has become a genuine buying criterion in Nice. Here is which districts really open onto the sea, the hills and the trails.
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Buying
- Buying
July 2026
Buying a period property in Nice: what to check
Co-ownership, approved works, energy rating, damp, aspect and parking: the guide to the checks to carry out before signing for a period property in Nice.
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July 2026
Financing your purchase: deposit, borrowing capacity and true budget
Deposit, borrowing capacity, disposable income, additional costs: understanding the principles of property financing so you can build a realistic budget and buy with confidence in Nice.
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July 2026
Buying together: indivision, SCI or tontine?
Indivision, an SCI or a tontine clause: three ways of buying together, with very different consequences. Our guidance for choosing the framework suited to your project.
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July 2026
Buying new-build in Nice: the VEFA guide
Reservation, staged payments, warranties, reduced notaire fees: how buying off-plan (VEFA) works in Nice and what sets it apart from existing property.
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July 2026
Buying a Second Home in Nice: The Complete Guide
Mild climate, an international airport, a liquid market: why Nice appeals for a second home, and how to choose your neighbourhood, manage the property remotely and plan for estate transmission.
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July 2026
Buying a property to renovate in Nice: the smart calculation
Lower entry price, capital-gain potential, full customisation: targeting a property that needs work can be an excellent strategy in Nice, provided you cost it out properly.
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Selling
- Selling
November 2026
Which estate agent should you choose in Nice in 2026? How agencies are ranked, and what to check
Where to read a ranking of estate agents in Nice and what each one measures, the legal checks you can make in five minutes, and the questions that separate a serious agency from the rest.
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November 2026
Selling a property in Nice when you live abroad
Power of attorney, tax representative, remote viewings, receiving the funds: what really changes when the seller is not in France.
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Tax
- Tax
July 2026
Notary fees: what do they really cover?
Transfer duties, scale fees, disbursements: what notary fees genuinely consist of, how much to budget for both older and new-build property, and how to plan ahead.
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July 2026
Letting furnished in Nice: the LMNP regime explained
Furnished letting, the LMNP status, micro-BIC or the régime réel, depreciation and reporting duties: the principles to grasp before letting a furnished home in Nice.
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Property management
- Property management
July 2026
Short-term letting and buying to let in Nice: the rules in 2026
Main residence or second home, declaration to the mairie, changement d'usage, co-ownership, insurance and tourist tax: the essential bearings before letting short-term in Nice.
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July 2026
Which tenancy agreement should you choose to let your property?
Bail nu, bail meublé, bail étudiant or bail mobilité: each contract answers a different letting strategy. Our guidance for choosing the right tenancy for your property in Nice.
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