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How a Tontine Clause Can Void Your French SCI (2026 Ruling)

The Cour de Cassation's 9 April 2026 ruling is a brutal warning to British couples holding a French property through a small SCI: a tontine clause that covers all the shares makes the SCI null from inception. We unpack the trap, the practical fix that preserves the tax-efficient outcome, and what to do if your existing statutes are at risk.
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Commandement de Quitter les Lieux 2026: The French Eviction Notice Explained

What the commandement de quitter les lieux must contain, when it can be voided, and the réintégration risk for British landlords. A precise guide to the French eviction notice and the four mandatory mentions of article R. 411-1 CPCE.
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French Eviction Timeline 2026: 8 Months to 2 Years (and Why)

How long does it actually take to evict a tenant in France? A 9-step walk-through of every délai, from first missed rent to the bailiff at the door, with realistic timeframes for best, average and worst cases.
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Trêve Hivernale 2025-2026: Britain’s Guide to France’s Winter Eviction Ban

From 1 November to 31 March every year, France suspends the physical execution of evictions. A British landlord's guide to the trêve hivernale: dates, exceptions, the L. 412-2 hardship extension, and how to keep the procedural clock running through the winter.
Real Estate

French Squatter Law in 2026: The Loi Anti-Squat Explained for British Landlords

Squatters in your French property? Since the loi anti-squat of 27 July 2023, you can be out in days, not months — if you know which procedure applies. The 2026 guide for British landlords: prefectoral fast-track, criminal penalties, and the domicile trap most guides miss.

Compte Courant d’Associé in a French SCI: Your Right to Get Your Money Back at Any Time

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You’ve lent money to your own SCI through a compte courant d’associé. Can you get it back whenever you want? French law says yes — and the Cour de cassation has been remarkably firm about it. Here’s what every foreign investor needs to know.

The Unofficial Bank: The Ultimate Guide to Managing Partner Current Accounts (CCA) in Your French SCI

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You have formed your Société Civile Immobilière (SCI). You followed the common advice to keep the share capital low—perhaps €1,000—to minimize setup costs and keep the...

French SCI Accounting: Your Guide to Reporting, Profits, and Legal Obligations

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You own the property. You have the keys. You have even navigated the initial setup. But now, a year has passed, and a quiet...

How to Change the Statutes of a French SCI: A Complete Guide for Investors

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You have done it. The Société Civile Immobilière (SCI) is set up. The property is bought. The keys are in your pocket. You might think the...

The Golden Cage: The Complete Guide to Owning Shares in a French SCI

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So, you have successfully navigated the French bureaucracy. You have your Société Civile Immobilière (SCI), the K-bis is in the safe, and the champagne has been...

The English Investor Guide: How to Create a Société Civile in France

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For many British investors looking across the Channel, the dream of owning French property—whether a Parisian apartment or a farmhouse in Dordogne—often leads to...
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