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Analyses, guides and news on real estate investment in France.
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Guide · Long read
Where to Invest in France in 2026: Data-Driven Rankings
In-depth ranking for non-resident investors: region-by-region analysis, tax considerations and the highest-yield cities of 2026.
April 11, 2026 · 15 min
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Guide · Long read
Understanding Rental Yield in France: A Complete Guide
Complete guide for foreign investors: gross vs. net-net yield, tax regimes, regional averages, LMNP, IFI and 13 high-yield cities.
April 11, 2026 · 14 min
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Guide
Where to invest in 2026? 10 cities to watch
Our selection of the 10 French cities with the best investment potential in 2026, based on yield, prices, demand and local dynamism.
April 8, 2026 · 8 min
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Education
Understanding gross and net rental yield
Gross, net, after-tax yield: formulas, benchmarks (4%/6%/8%) and common mistakes. Worked examples for three investor profiles.
April 5, 2026 · 6 min
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Regulation
EPC and investment: what changes in 2025-2028
F and G-rated homes banned from letting in 2025/2028/2034: official timeline, price impact and renovation playbooks for investors.
April 2, 2026 · 7 min
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Analysis
Small cities, big yields: the winning bet?
Towns of 5,000 to 20,000 inhabitants deliver on average 2 to 3 points of extra yield. Reward, risk and how to pick the right target.
March 28, 2026 · 5 min
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Tech
How open data is reshaping real estate investment
DVF, ADEME, INSEE, DGFIP: 20+ open-data sources explained. How to objectively analyse 35,000 French municipalities in 2026.
March 25, 2026 · 6 min