How to Raise the Rent on a French Property: A Landlord’s Guide to Revising a Residential Rent
A landlord's guide to the three legal routes for raising a French residential rent: the annual IRL revision, increases after improvement works, and re-pricing an under-valued rent at renewal.
SCI or Your Own Name? The Decision Guide to Holding French Property
SCI or your own name? The 2026 decision guide for foreign buyers of French property: what an SCI really changes when you buy, hold, sell and pass it on - and the five questions that settle it.
Spotting a Fake French Tax Notice: How to Verify a Tenant’s Income Proof (2026)
Fake tax notices are a common rental-application scam. France gives landlords two free, official ways to check a tenant's avis d'imposition is genuine - the 2D-Doc barcode and the SVAIR online tool.
Spotted a Mistake on Your French Tax Return? How to Correct It in 2026
Spotted an error on your French tax return after filing? You can still fix it. Here is the 2026 timetable for the online correction service, the réclamation route, and the deadlines that matter.
Renting Your Own French Home Short-Term: The Rules for a Primary Residence in 2026
Letting your own French home for a few weeks a year is legal, but tightly framed. Here are the 2026 rules: the 120-day cap, the new nationwide registration, and the tax that follows.
Compromis vs Promesse de Vente: Which Pre-Sale Contract Foreign Buyers Actually Want in 2026
What's the difference between a compromis de vente and a promesse de vente? Here's the structural map for foreign buyers — the 10-day rétractation, the loi Scrivener financing condition, séquestre vs indemnité d'immobilisation, and remote signing via apostille.