Real Estate & SCPI
Investing in French real estate: SCPI funds, real estate crowdfunding, LMNP furnished rentals, and rental property. Returns, taxation, and comparisons.
Our guides on real estate & scpi
Buying vs. Renting Your Primary Residence in France in 2026
Should you buy or rent in France in 2026? An objective analysis of real costs, key factors, and city-specific case studies to help you make the best financial decision.
Setting Up an SCI: A Complete Guide to Investing in French Property
How to create an SCI (Societe Civile Immobiliere) in 2026: choosing between IR and IS tax regimes, formalities, accounting, and estate planning through share transfers.
Real Estate Crowdfunding in France in 2026: Returns and Risks
Real estate crowdfunding in France in 2026: how it works, average returns of 8-12%, default risks, top platforms, and strategies for smart investing.
Taxation of Rental Income in France: Micro-Foncier vs. Regime Reel
French rental income taxation in 2026: micro-foncier vs. regime reel, deductible expenses, property loss offsets, and optimisation strategies for landlords.
Notary Fees in France in 2026: Calculation, Scale and Tips
Understand and calculate notary fees in France in 2026: existing property, new-build and land. Detailed breakdown, worked examples and tips to reduce them.
Buy-to-Let Investment: Calculating Returns in 2026
Calculate the gross, net and net-net return on your buy-to-let investment in France. Calculation methods, worked examples and common pitfalls to avoid.
LMNP in 2026: The Complete Tax Guide to Furnished Letting
Everything about the LMNP status in France in 2026: tax regime, depreciation, micro-BIC vs actual expenses, filing requirements and optimising your furnished rental income.
Short-Term Holiday Letting in France: Returns, Tax and Rules 2026
Holiday letting in France in 2026: LMNP status, micro-BIC and actual expenses taxation, Airbnb regulations, returns and tax optimisation strategies.
Best SCPI in 2026: Ranking, Returns and Comparison
Ranking of the best SCPI in 2026: returns, market capitalisation, strategy and diversification. Detailed comparison to help you choose the right SCPI shares.
Paper Real Estate in 2026: Comparing SCPI, OPCI and SCI
Full comparison of paper real estate investments in 2026: SCPI, OPCI and SCI. Returns, liquidity, taxation and investor profiles for each vehicle.
SCI Subject to Corporate Tax and Property Depreciation: The Complete Guide
Property depreciation in an SCI subject to corporate tax (IS): component breakdown, detailed calculation, accounting impact and the NBV trap on resale. Worked examples.
SCI Under Corporate Tax (IS) vs. Income Tax (IR): Which Tax Regime to Choose?
SCI under IS vs. IR: taxation of rental income, losses, capital gains, and accounting obligations. Worked examples over 10 and 20 years to help you decide.
SCI vs. Direct Purchase: Which Structure for Your Property Investment?
SCI vs. buying in your own name: simplicity, costs, estate planning, asset protection, and co-ownership. Case studies to match your investor profile.
Investing in SCPIs Through Life Insurance: Advantages and Limitations
SCPIs in life insurance in 2026: tax advantages, net return, fees, best contracts available, and optimisation strategies for your savings.
SCPIs in 2026: A Complete Guide to Real Estate Investment Trusts
SCPIs in 2026: how they work, average returns, taxation, advantages and risks. The definitive guide to investing in French real estate investment trusts this year.
SCPIs vs. Direct Property: Which Investment to Choose?
SCPIs or direct property investment? A detailed comparison: yield, taxation, management, liquidity, and risks. Which option suits your investor profile?
SIICs and Listed REITs: Investing in Listed Real Estate
SIICs and listed REITs in 2026: how they work, tax regime, major French REITs, comparison with SCPIs, and investment strategies.