Many French cities have decided to raise the taxes on second homes to dissuade homeowners from renting them on Airbnb. In the upcoming months, this...
End of rent regulations in France
In a judgment delivered Tuesday, November 28, the Administrative Court of Paris has cancelled the orders implementing the rents in the capital. The...
In which case must you hire an architect in France?
You have a project for the construction, renovation or expansion of your property in France. When are you required to hire an architect? What are...
Real estate: what to know before investing to rent
Before a real estate investment, it would be better to know the rules governing this type of investment, which can be particularly difficult.In a...
Some tips before renting your apartment.
As the fall season approaches, housing demands are exploding, here are some tips to guide you through your rental process. When a prospective tenant...
Focus on the new fiscal device “Louer Abordable” (Loi Cosse)
Created by the amending budget law for 2016 to replace the "Borloo Ancien" and the "Besson Ancien", the tax exemption device "Rent affordable"...
The future French wealth tax reform
The new President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron announced during his campaign that if he were elected President of the Republic, he would...
The information required for registration of furnished accommodation
The French Government has just published the decree which determines the information required for the registration of a furnished premises for...
Real Estate: Update on real estate market in Lyon (March 2017)
In the first quarter of 2017, In the trend of most major French cities, property prices in Lyon and its region are on the rise. On an annual basis,...
Real Estate : Focus on the Malraux tax device
Established in 1962 by André Malraux, the Malraux Law allows to deduct tax on the amount of work realized in the context of a restoration of...
4 questions to understand the regulation of rents
Who is affected by the regulation of rents in Paris ? Entered into force on 1 August 2015, the flagship measure of the Alur law was implemented...
Real Estate : Understanding easements
Le Figaro Immobilier in partnership with notaries in France, answers questions about easements that may encumber properties. The seller must be...