Our unique approach combines the best of both worlds. The support and quality of service that traditional agencies enjoy, while offering you the flexibility and innovation of modern working. With 650 agents on the ground, and 18 offices in strategic locations our clients reap the rewards. And you can too – with offices in Paris, Nice, Bordeaux and across the country our French property portfolio is unrivalled.
No other agency can offer a reach quite like this. Around 55% of our buyers are French, with 45% coming from around the world. The UK, USA, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and further afield. Importantly, 70% of them are cash buyers. Each agent knows their local market and can build a portfolio of properties accordingly. The strength of our brand allows them to work with a mixture of price ranges and property styles.
Our unique market positioning gives us clear competitive advantage. For decades we have been the leading seller of French second-homes. Now, our reputation has spread into the high-end market, giving you the opportunity to mandate and sell some of the finest homes in France. The result – double the opportunity to make sales from a varied portfolio of properties.
Leggett is a family business with family values. Trevor founded the company after becoming frustrated with the poor service he received from local estate agents. Almost thirty years later, the business has grown into one of the most respected estate agencies in France. From the beginning, our success was built on strong relationships with overseas buyers, particularly those from the UK. Today, we help buyers and sellers across France, from the coast to the mountains and from vibrant cities to the peaceful countryside.
We sell to buyers from more than 40 countries around the world, and around 70% of them are cash buyers. They value local expertise and are often able to move quickly. Our buyers come from a wide range of backgrounds, from retirees seeking a better quality of life and a chance to enjoy a glass of wine as the sun sets, to families and professionals looking for a holiday home or a permanent move inspired by France's heritage, lifestyle and natural beauty. We also work with a trusted network of partners who can provide expert advice on tax, visas, currency exchange, healthcare and many of the other practical aspects of buying property in France.
In fact, it’s more than bilingual. Within our team we speak dozens of languages, but you will find that our systems, contracts and training are all offered in both French and English. Our mandates and contracts team offer bilingual support and are there to make sure that all dossiers are complete, so that sales progress quickly and smoothly. We pioneered electronic signing of contracts and have been working with remote sales for decades.
They are one of the most respected high-end agencies in the UK, with 85 offices in London and the regions. When you walk past one of their offices and see a chateau or ski chalet in the window it will be one of our instructions.
In addition, they have a network of offices and partners in 40 countries around the world. In Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
An international presence like this gives unrivalled visibility to your properties, particularly in the high-end market. This coverage helps you win instructions as vendors look to sell their properties quickly and at the best price. With a database of 150,000 active buyers and a marketing programme that gives direct access to buyers from the UK and USA we reach buyers that other agencies can only dream of.
In France, the high-end market relies on overseas buyers. They look to invest in Paris, the Alps, the Cote d’Azur and in the best countryside locations. Our regular market reports help them make informed decisions, and our access to HNWI’s and family offices through the Hamptons International network allows you to reach them directly. All of which gives you a powerful argument when looking to win a high-end instruction.
We have grown this side of the business over the last decade, with over 2,000 prestige properties sold: chateaux, country houses, ski chalets, equestrian estates, city apartments and villas with a sea view. From Paris to Nice and from Bordeaux to the Alps we have sold some of the finest property in France. We regularly sell properties up to €5m and in the Alps have sold luxury chalets up to €28m.
We grew our business on the back of selling second-homes in the countryside, but over time have garnered an expertise in higher end sales. Now, we are seen as one of the leading agencies in the luxury market. Our track-record is impressive, and we are known for our discretion and professionalism. Many of our sales are made “off market” and our local expertise is appreciated by both domestic and international buyers.
Our goal is simple. To continue developing this area of our business and to capture market share. We have created a team dedicated to this market and invested heavily in giving them the tools to grow. Our strategic partnership with Hamptons International gives access to global buyers and our research team has built an unrivalled reputation for the quality of information we offer buyers. Our market commentaries cover sectors such as ski, equestrian, heritage properties and business opportunities, as well as reporting on different areas such as Paris, the Alps and the Cote d’Azur.
We are the last big agency network to remain independent. We are proud to remain a family business and not a faceless corporate entity.
The beauty is that we work as a real team, that is a mix of nationalities and cultures and take pride in our work. Our 650 agents in the field appreciate their
independence and freedom to work hours that suit them, while being a part of a structured and motivated salesforce.
We have been members of the FNAIM for over 25 years and have worked with thousands of notaires across the country. We regularly sell over 2,000 properties a year,
with a balanced mixture of domestic and overseas buyers. Our qualified database of over 50,000 buyers is complemented by our sales support team
(led by Natalie Leggett) who handle over 10,000 enquiries every month.
Our marketing team (led by Joanna Leggett) spends over €2m a year to promote our properties in over 80 countries. This covers traditional activities
(exhibitions, TV/Radio coverage, the Leggett magazines, market research & reports) with modern marketing channels (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Webinars).
Our use of artificial intelligence in our marketing activities is now being copied by competitors.
Our hybrid approach combines the service of a traditional agency with the strength of a network of 650+ advisors and 18 agencies, including several Prestige hubs.
Our client base consists of 55% French and 45% international buyers, of whom 70% purchase with cash.
Deeply rooted in their local markets, our agents have an in-depth understanding of their areas. Thanks to this positioning, Leggett stands out with its Prestige/Standard offering, ensuring a continuous flow of sales across second homes and luxury properties.
Expertise built on an international foundation
It all began with an Englishman, Trevor Leggett, who created an agency designed to meet the lack of services dedicated to international property buyers in France.
Since then, we have developed genuine cross-cultural expertise and a strong presence in the French countryside, tourist regions, the coastline, and the Alps, where international demand is strongest.
We welcome a diverse and motivated client base from more than 40 nationalities: British retirees, Belgian families, German investors, Americans in love with France...
This diversity increases your chances of selling quickly: these buyers are familiar with international transactions, responsive, and financially secure.
Everything is designed for them: websites, marketing materials, services, documentation, customer journeys, and dedicated contacts.
And you're never on your own: our bilingual head office teams support you on every international transaction.
A partnership that opens your market to the world
Hamptons International, the UK's leading luxury real estate brand with 85 offices and a presence in 40 countries, gives you access to a database of 150,000 affluent and
highly responsive international buyers.
Thanks to this partnership, your listings gain immediate exposure to a premium audience—British, American, and other international
buyers accustomed to cross-border transactions—while benefiting from dedicated co-marketing and inter-agency synergies that help accelerate sales.
In the French market, where
50% of Prestige buyers come from abroad, this alliance represents a genuine opportunity to move upmarket and grow a premium property portfolio with enhanced support.
A premium brand experiencing strong growth
For more than ten years, Leggett has supported over 2,000 luxury property projects—including castles, manor houses, historic homes, coastal villas, unique properties, Paris apartments, and Alpine chalets—with transactions regularly reaching several million euros, up to €28 million in the Alps.
Originally a general estate agency, the brand naturally established itself in the luxury market thanks to its demanding international clientele and is now strengthening its position in this segment with both French and international buyers.
To accelerate this momentum, Leggett has invested in a strategic partnership with Hamptons, a dedicated website, a specialist team, Prestige marketing materials, and in-depth market analysis—all of which reinforce our premium positioning and increase the visibility of your luxury listings.
The last major real estate network still 100% independent, with a family-oriented and people-focused culture, distinguished by strong teamwork and a multicultural environment.
Agents enjoy the freedom to organise their own schedules while benefiting from the support of a well-structured agency. A member of FNAIM for 26 years, with 18 agencies and 650 advisors, Leggett is one of France's leading international real estate agencies, with around 10,000 listings and more than 2,000 transactions each year, serving an equal mix of French and international clients.
The network has a database of more than 50,000 buyers and a call centre handling approximately 10,000 enquiries each month.
Leggett invests nearly €2 million each year to promote its properties across 80 countries, ensuring both national and international visibility.
The oldest YouTube channel in the French real estate market, featuring professional property videos.
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