Lyon

📊 Lyon Market Analysis

Buying a home in Lyon comes with costs that never appear in the listing price. Closing costs run 7.5% of the purchase price (€26,250), annual property taxes are 0.80%, and maintenance averages 1% per year. For someone staying less than 3 years, these unrecoverable costs add up to approximately €40,250 per year — before you even account for selling fees of 6%. In Lyon, these friction costs tilt the math firmly toward renting for anyone without a 10+ year horizon. The calculator below lets you see exactly when buying overtakes renting for your situation.