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
Buy or rent your home in France in 2026? An objective look at the real costs, the key factors and city-by-city case studies to make the best financial choice.
SCI in France 2026: Complete Guide to Setting One Up
Creating an SCI (Société Civile Immobilière) in 2026: IR or IS tax regime, formalities, accounting and estate planning through the transfer of shares.
Real Estate Crowdfunding in France 2026: Returns and Risks
Real estate crowdfunding in France in 2026: how it works, average returns of 8 to 12%, default risks, the top platforms and strategies for investing wisely.
Rental Income Tax in France: Micro-Foncier vs Régime Réel
French rental income tax in 2026: micro-foncier vs régime réel, deductible expenses, offsetting property losses 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: Complete Tax Guide to Furnished Letting
LMNP status in France in 2026: tax regime, depreciation, micro-BIC vs actual expenses, filing requirements and how to optimise your furnished rental income.
Holiday Letting in France 2026: Returns, Tax and Rules
Holiday letting in France in 2026: LMNP status, micro-BIC or actual expenses, Airbnb regulations, returns and tax optimisation strategies for property owners.
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
Paper real estate compared for 2026: SCPI, OPCI and SCI. Returns, liquidity, taxation and the investor profile that suits each vehicle, explained side by side.
SCI Under Corporate Tax: Property Depreciation Explained
Property depreciation in an SCI subject to corporate tax (IS): component breakdown, detailed calculation, accounting impact and the resale trap, with examples.
SCI IS vs IR in France: Which Tax Regime to Choose in 2026
SCI under corporate tax (IS) or income tax (IR): rental income, losses, capital gains and accounting duties, with worked examples over 10 and 20 years.
SCI vs Direct Purchase: Which Structure for Your Property?
SCI or buying in your own name: simplicity, costs, estate planning, asset protection and co-ownership compared, with case studies for each investor profile.
SCPIs Through Life Insurance: Advantages and Limits 2026
SCPIs in French life insurance in 2026: tax advantages, net return, fees, the best contracts available and optimisation strategies for your savings this year.
SCPIs in 2026: Complete Guide to French Property Funds
SCPIs in 2026: how they work, average returns, taxation, advantages and risks. The definitive guide to investing in French real estate investment funds now.
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 in France: Investing in 2026
SIICs and listed REITs in 2026: how they work, their tax regime, the major French REITs, how they compare with SCPIs and the strategies that suit them best.