Real Estate

Taxe Foncière for Foreign Owners: How French Annual Property Tax Actually Works in 2026

Every foreign owner of French property pays taxe foncière annually. Here is the structural map for 2026 — how the bill is calculated, the October deadlines, the new-build exemption, and the secondary-residence surtax that catches owners off guard.

Stamp Duty vs Frais de Notaire: What You Actually Pay When Buying Property in the UK and France (2026)

A cross-border comparison of UK Stamp Duty Land Tax and French frais de notaire in 2026 — the bands, the surcharges, the carve-outs, and concrete worked examples at £500K and €500K for primary residence, second home, non-resident and new-build purchases.

French Expropriation Ruling: Foreign Owners Can Add the Lost-Rent Indemnity on Appeal

A Cour de cassation ruling of 9 April 2026 confirms that a property owner expropriated in France can claim the indemnity for lost rental income for the first time on appeal — a useful procedural opening for any foreign owner of a let French property.

How to File Your French Non-Resident Tax Return in 2026: The Foreign-Owner’s Checklist

If you own French property and live abroad, you owe a French tax return by 21 May 2026 — even with zero rental income. Here is the box-by-box walkthrough, deadlines, and the five mistakes foreign owners make every year.

The 90/180 Schengen Rule for Foreign Owners of French Property: How Long You Can Actually Stay

A non-EU passport holder can spend a maximum of 90 days in any rolling 180-day period in the Schengen Area. This is the rule that catches more foreign owners of French property at the border than any other piece of post-Brexit law — and the VLS-T visa is the legal way around it.

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.