{"id":2862,"date":"2025-03-29T09:45:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T08:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/?p=2862"},"modified":"2025-03-29T09:47:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T08:47:41","slug":"increase-in-transfer-duties-on-april-1-2025-what-are-the-consequences-for-buyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribeiro-avocat.com\/index.php\/en\/2025\/03\/29\/increase-in-transfer-duties-on-april-1-2025-what-are-the-consequences-for-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Increase in transfer duties on April 1, 2025: what are the consequences for buyers?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/span><\/h3>\n

Starting April 1, 2025, a major reform in real estate law will take effect: French departments will be authorized to raise transfer duties on valuable consideration (DMTO)<\/strong> up to 5%. This measure, introduced by the 2025 Finance Law, raises many questions among buyers, investors, and real estate professionals. A real estate lawyer<\/strong> can assist you in analyzing these changes and securing your property transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I. What the Reform Provides: Higher Transfer Duties<\/span><\/h3>\n

The DMTO<\/strong>, commonly known as \u00ab\u00a0notary fees,\u00a0\u00bb represent a significant portion of the cost of a real estate purchase. Currently capped at 4.5%<\/strong>, these duties may now be raised to 5%<\/strong>, at the discretion of local departmental councils.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 A local decision<\/strong>: Each department can choose whether or not to apply this increase. For instance, Paris<\/strong> has already decided to raise the DMTO, which will mechanically increase the overall cost of real estate purchases in the capital. In contrast, Nice<\/strong> has so far refused to vote in favor of this increase.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 A direct impact on real estate purchasing power<\/strong>: For a property valued at \u20ac400,000, a 0.5 percentage point increase represents an additional \u20ac2,000<\/strong> to be paid starting April 1st.<\/span><\/p>\n

A real estate lawyer<\/strong> can help you anticipate these increases by reviewing the timeline of local decisions and securing clauses in your preliminary contracts (compromis de vente) related to acquisition costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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II. A New Obstacle for the Real Estate Market? The Role of the Real Estate Lawyer<\/span><\/h3>\n

This increase comes at a time when the real estate market is already under strain: rising interest rates, slower transactions, and cautious investors. Professionals in the sector fear this could further hinder access to home ownership.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2696\ufe0f Why consult a real estate lawyer?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n