IKEA built a dwelling of 54m2 inside the Auber station of the Paris metro.  

A historic building, part of the gorgeous Palais Royal in Paris’ 1st Arrondissement, that dates back to the times of Cardinal Richelieu in 1629, was recently renovated by New Yorker Amanda Sykes.  After convincing the French bank who has owned the building for years and years that she could rent the apartment and oversee the […]

High end real estate has taken off after the financial crisis of 2010 in cities like Paris, London, and New York.  Prices rose 20% in Paris between January 2010 and January 2011, according to Nestoria.  But how is this so when the economic outlook is so dark?  The answer is massive foreign investment.  

Your apartment in Paris is a big investment.  Focusing on a few key details can help maximize your return when it’s time to sell.  Setting a high, but attainable price is a good first step that will help your property to go quickly with a flurry of bidders.  Taking steps to minimize your capital gains […]

Recently we had a chance to catch up with Penny Drue Baird, author and interior designer extraordinaire.  She enjoys working with clients on both sides of the Atlantic, with a particular love for Paris. We were glad to have a chance to sit down and speak with her. 

An interesting look at who owns investment property that is rented out short term in France and who their renters are.  Perhaps unsurprisingly over 80% of all short term rental apartments are owned by French, followed by Italian, American and Swiss owners.

The client, an attorney from the Philippines, hoped to find a pied-á-terre on a quiet street near the charm and bustle of the 6th arrondissement.

A new law enacted July 2011 significantly alters existing tax and trust rules in France. The new law affects the wealth tax, gifts and inheritances and trusts beginning in 2012, and in some cases is applied retroactively. Tax will now be imposed on all wealth in France over

Having the right information and choosing the right ownership structure can be key to maximizing the potential of your property investment.