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Ownership Essentials

Are Short-Term Rentals Legal in Paris?

June 27, 2024

The Easy Answer: Yes, If You Find the Right Apartment. Plus, two off-market properties that can legally rent out...

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Adventures in Paris Plumbing: Tips for keeping your Paris apartment pipes in good shape.

January 29, 2024

It seems that you cannot get together with friends nowadays without someone bringing up fauna and flora and how best to...

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If you are purchasing a Paris apartment, what is the seller obligated to deliver at closing?

November 16, 2023

In the quest for a home in Paris, there’s a question: What must the seller provide at closing? The main rule...

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Would you buy and renovate a property in Paris without ever seeing it in person?

August 9, 2023

In 2020, when the world was in lockdown due to Covid, there were some people who decided that their life goals should...

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Energy-efficiency renovation: the timetable for rental bans.

August 9, 2023

Energy-efficiency renovation measures are set to have a significant impact on the rental market in France, with the...

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Upcoming laws for visitors to France: France ETIAS Application

August 1, 2023

    In November 2016, the European Commission approved a proposal for a new European Travel Information and...

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The ins and outs of furnished rental properties in France.

June 19, 2023

A furnished rental means the tenant is equipped with the furniture necessary for everyday life. The conditions of the...

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Some second homeowners in Paris see high occupancy rates for rentals

May 10, 2023

When the mobilité lease was first made its debut in Paris, it seemed unlikely to generate much interest.  After...

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Thinking about renting your Paris apartment out during the Olympics? Here’s what you need to know

May 9, 2023

The Olympics are coming next year and rental prices are likely to be off the charts.  Property owners have a one-time...

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All French property owners must declare online – Deadline June 30

May 8, 2023

Starting from January 1 to June 30, 2023, all owners of residential real estate (whether individuals or companies) in...

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French Mortgage Rates & Lending Guide for International Buyers

May 5, 2023

Securing a luxury property in Paris or the wider French countryside is a milestone investment for many expats,...

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France trying to make it easier to qualify for real estate loans

May 2, 2023

The French Ministry of Economy and Finance, also known as Bercy, is concerned about the declining rate of real estate...

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