Who really pays for French rent control? €181 million a year sits on the State’s tab
The IPP's May 2026 evaluation of French rent control found that of the €612 million transferred from landlords to tenants each year, €181 million is borne by the State and Sécurité sociale via reduced tax receipts on rental income.
Représentant Fiscal Accrédité: When Non-EU Sellers of French Property Need One (2026)
Most UK, US, Canadian and Australian sellers of French property need to appoint a représentant fiscal accrédité before the notarial closing. Here is the structural map — when the requirement applies, the three automatic dispenses, the post-Brexit shift, and what it costs.
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.
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.