The English Investor

The English Investor is the go-to English-language resource for British and foreign property investors in France. Written by a tri-qualified lawyer, the site covers legal structures, French and UK tax, rental regulations, and practical advice for buying, holding and managing French real estate — in plain English, grounded in current French law.

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The British Buyer’s Guide to Moving GBP to EUR for a French Property Purchase

A no-nonsense, unaffiliated look at the best ways to move GBP to EUR for a French property purchase — Wise, Revolut, CurrencyFair, specialist brokers and high-street banks, compared on cost, speed and safety.

Paris Is Doubling Its Vacant Property Tax: What British Investors Need to Know

Paris is doubling its vacant property tax from 2027, with first-year rates jumping from 17% to 30% and second-year rates from 34% to 60%. Here's what the new TVLH means for British investors with a Parisian pied-à-terre or buy-to-let.

Higher Caps, Looser Rules: Inside France’s 2026 Visale Refresh

France's free Visale rent guarantee got a meaningful refresh in January 2026 — higher rent caps (up to €1,940/month in Île-de-France), a looser income threshold, easier access for seasonal workers, and a new intergenerational cohabitation pilot. Here's what it means for landlords.

Holding Over, Paying Up: France’s Cour de cassation Strengthens Landlords’ Hand on the Security Deposit

France's Cour de cassation has confirmed that landlords can deduct the indemnité d'occupation from the security deposit when a tenant overstays — and the tenant can't dodge this by arguing prescription. Here's what the ruling says.

It’s Constitutional: France’s Highest Court Validates the Copropriété Airbnb Ban

The Conseil constitutionnel has ruled that French co-owners can vote by two-thirds majority to ban Airbnb-style tourist rentals in residential buildings. Here's what the decision means for British property investors.

Managing French Property Remotely: The Complete Guide for Non-Resident Owners

A comprehensive guide for non-resident owners on managing French rental property from abroad — covering tax obligations, social contributions, DPE regulations, hiring a property manager under the Loi Hoguet, copropriété management, and the practical systems that make remote ownership work.