What has been the impact of the lockdown on second homes?
According to a survey by our Artémis brokerage group “The French and real estate after lockdown”, 14% of French people have been thinking about buying a home with a garden…
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West Coast or French Riviera: where to invest in France?
Investing in France in a main residence or second home by the sea is the choice of many foreigners and French people, whether on the West Coast or the French…
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What is the difference between usufructuary and bare owner ?
The separation of the ownership of a property unites the bare owner and the usufructuary. Both must respect the rights of each party and the durability of the property. The…
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Secondary homes in France: what will change after Brexit
After 31 December 2020, everything will change with the planned exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union. For British nationals owning secondary homes in France, this changeover will…
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Mortgage loans: differences between France and the United Kingdom
On both sides of the Channel, you can get a mortgage loan. Although the operation is similar, in truth everything is different. What you need to know. Regardless of…
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French property tax for dummies
Any person living abroad and owner of real estate in France is subject to French property tax. There is no exemption. Here is how it is calculated. Any owner of…
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Rental management fees
In 2019, low mortgage rates boosted rental investment. In fact, according to Century 21, more than one out of every four transactions in older property concerned a rental property last…
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Real estate prices in Paris continue to break records
Despite the social unrest of recent months, real estate in Paris remains attractive and prices continue to rise. With €10,080/sq. m in Paris at the end of September 2019, an…
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The rating of towns in the inner suburbs of Paris
While it is difficult, but not impossible, to buy in Paris, several municipalities bordering the capital offer great opportunities. An overview of these attractive municipalities. At the end of September…
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