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The English Investor is the go-to English-language resource for foreign property investors in France. Written by a tri-qualified lawyer, our guides cover legal structures, tax strategy, rental regulations, and practical advice for buying and managing French real estate.
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French Home Prices Fell 0.8% in a Year to June 2026: What It Means If You Own From Abroad
French home prices fell 0.8% in the year to mid-2026, with houses down 1.3% and flats almost unchanged. We break down the notaires’ figures by city, explain why the 4% mortgage line matters, and what it all means if you sell or buy from abroad.
Déficit Foncier: How French Landlords Turn Renovation Bills Into a Tax Deduction, and Why It Works Differently From Abroad
Let a French home unfurnished and spend more on it than it earns, and up to €10,700 a year (€21,400 for energy works until 2027) can come off your other income. How the déficit foncier is calculated, the three-year trap, and what it is really worth to an owner living in the UK.
Inheriting French Property From Abroad: What the Notaire Really Charges in 2026
The 2026 succession tariff run on a €300,000 flat: the three acts you cannot avoid, the partage that triples the bill, the 20 per cent discount nobody mentions, and what changes when the deceased lived in the UK.
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Taxe d’Habitation on a French Second Home: the 2026 Guide (and the 60% Surcharge)
France scrapped the taxe d'habitation on main homes but kept it on second homes - and 1,628 communes now pile on a surcharge of up to 60%. What foreign owners actually pay in 2026, and how to lighten it.