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Practical advice, market analysis and guides to make your Paris property profitable without having to deal with it yourself.

51 articles
Employee receiving the keys to a furnished apartment in Paris For companies
6 min read

Corporate housing in Paris: from request to the employee's arrival

Request, 48-hour selection, company contract and invoice, arrival: the full process for housing an employee in Paris, plus companies' most common questions.

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Employee on assignment in Paris whose stay dates are changing For companies
7 min read

Assignment extended, cut short or moved: which flexible housing for an employee in Paris?

Assignment extended, project stopped, employee replaced: what mobility leases, standard leases, hotels and managed apartments allow, and their legal limits.

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Business professional arriving at a furnished apartment in Paris For companies
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Hotel, traditional lease, or managed apartment: how to choose when housing an employee in Paris

Hotel, traditional lease or managed furnished apartment: a criterion-by-criterion comparison grid for housing an employee in Paris, and the questions to ask.

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Paris building whose empty apartment needs to stay protected Advice
7 min read

Squat: the real risk for a Paris apartment, and what a lease with an operator changes

The 2023 anti-squat law, the real risk for an apartment entrusted to an operator, and what a guaranteed-rent contract provides. Facts, no “zero risk” promise.

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Parisian building: who does the operator rent the apartment to? Comparison
6 min read

Guaranteed rent in Paris: tourist subletting or professional tenants — the question to ask before you sign

In comparison guides, guaranteed rent is filed alongside Airbnb offers. Yet the same term covers two opposite businesses. The question to ask before signing, and six checks.

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Furnished, fully equipped living room in a Paris apartment Guide
7 min read

Furnished rental: the official list of required furniture (and the risk of reclassification)

A furnished rental isn't just an apartment with a few pieces of furniture: the law sets a precise list of 11 items, and if even one is missing, the lease can be requalified as an unfurnished rental.

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Executive relocated to Paris arriving at their new home For companies
7 min read

Employee transferred to Paris: what temporary housing and relocation budget in 2026?

An employee is transferred to Paris: temporary accommodation for up to 9 months, relocation costs, a mobility lease (bail mobilité). The 2026 Urssaf ceilings and the contracts available.

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Parisian building whose owner secures rent payments with a guarantee Advice
7 min read

Visale guarantee in 2026: what it really covers for a Paris property owner

Visale is free and has no deductible, but it comes with conditions, a rent ceiling and limits. What Visale itself says, with the rules in force since January 6, 2026.

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Living room of a furnished Paris apartment rented to a company For companies
7 min read

Renting your apartment to a company in Paris: corporate lease or employee lease?

Lease in the company's name or the employee's? Civil Code, the 1989 Law, mobility lease: the differences, and the points to check before renting your apartment to a company.

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Executive on a business trip on a Paris street For companies
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Housing an employee on assignment in Paris: furnished apartment or hotel, what budget to plan for in 2026?

Hotel or furnished apartment for an employee on assignment in Paris? The 2026 Urssaf ceilings for comparison, the contracts available and the questions to ask.

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Parisian building subject to rent control Regulation
6 min read

Rent control: what happens on November 25, 2026?

The rent control experiment ends on November 25, 2026 unless a new law is passed. Where does the Senate stand, what are the scenarios, and what should you do in the meantime?

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Tax return and tax assessment notice on a desk facing a Paris balcony Taxation
7 min read

LMNP 2027: the bill caps depreciation at €7,000 per year — what that changes in Paris

The 2027 Finance Bill (PLF) does not abolish LMNP (non-professional furnished landlord status): it caps depreciation at 2.5% and €7,000 a year. What the text says, and what is still to be voted on.

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Living room of a Paris apartment before the lease signing Regulation
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New model lease from October 1, 2026: what owners must change

Since October 1, 2026, the standard rental contract templates have changed: mandatory termination clause (clause résolutoire), optional clauses, primary residence. What to check before signing.

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Paris owner getting ready to put their apartment up for rent Guide
8 min read

Renting out your Paris apartment for the first time: the step-by-step guide

From choosing the lease to signing it, including the rent and the tenant's application file: every step before you put an apartment up for rent in Paris.

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Rent receipt handed over by a Paris landlord Advice
6 min read

Rent receipts: landlord obligations and the template to know

When to issue it, what it must contain, how it differs from an ordinary receipt: the landlord's most commonplace document is also the one that protects them best.

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Rented Paris apartment as seen by its landlord Advice
7 min read

Non-occupant landlord insurance (PNO): is it really mandatory?

A vacant apartment between two tenants, a poorly insured tenant, damage to the structure of your own unit: what non-occupant landlord insurance (PNO) really covers, and when it becomes a must for a Paris landlord.

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Calculating the annual rent review for a Paris apartment Guide
6 min read

Annual rent review (IRL): how to apply it without mistakes

Indexation clause, anniversary date, reference quarter, notice to the tenant: the six checks that keep you from losing a year of rent review.

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Bright living room of a Paris apartment shared as a flatshare Guide
6 min read

Flatshare (shared tenancy) in Paris: single lease or individual leases?

One contract signed by everyone with a joint-liability clause, or one lease per room: what each option changes for departures, unpaid rent and day-to-day management.

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Signing a lease for a Paris apartment Comparison
7 min read

Which lease should you choose based on the tenant profile you're targeting?

Unfurnished, furnished or mobility lease: each contract suits a specific profile. A guide to choosing the right one before you put your apartment up for rent, not after.

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Facade of a Haussmann-style Paris building subject to co-ownership rules Regulation
7 min read

Co-ownership and furnished rentals: what the co-ownership rules can prohibit

"Bourgeois occupancy" clause, ban on tourist furnished rentals, mixed use: what the co-ownership rules really say, and what they cannot forbid.

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Property tax notice of a Paris landlord on a desk Taxation
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Property tax and renting: what a landlord needs to plan for

It remains your responsibility even when the apartment is vacant, it can go up without anything changing on your end, and it weighs on your actual return. How to anticipate it rather than simply endure it.

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Prospective tenant viewing a Paris apartment Advice
7 min read

Finding a new tenant quickly in Paris: the step-by-step process

Every week of vacancy costs you rent. From notice to key handover, the complete process for a fast re-letting in Paris — without slashing the rent or choosing the wrong candidate.

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Handing over the keys and returning the security deposit for a Paris apartment Guide
7 min read

Security deposit: amount, refund deadlines and permitted deductions

The top source of disputes at the end of a lease: how much to ask for, what the amount really covers, what you can withhold and how to justify it, so you don't pay out more than you would have kept.

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Parisian building subject to the rental permit Regulation
7 min read

Rental permit in Paris: when does it apply to you?

Prior authorization or simple declaration: the scheme doesn't apply everywhere or to every dwelling. How to tell whether your address is covered, and what it costs to ignore it.

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Calculating the rental yield of a Paris apartment Guide
7 min read

Rental yield in Paris: how to calculate it (and improve it)

Gross, net, net-net: the three layers of the calculation, the mistakes that skew the result and the levers you can really act on in a market where rent is capped and the purchase price is a given.

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Paris apartment managed remotely by an expatriate owner Advice
7 min read

Managing your Paris apartment remotely when you live abroad

Time difference, technical emergencies, selecting a tenant sight unseen, non-resident taxation: what makes remote rental management so difficult, and the three real options to stop enduring it.

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Parisian building subject to tourist furnished rental regulations Regulation
7 min read

Tourist furnished rentals in Paris: what changes for owners

Registration, a cap on rental nights, change of use, co-ownership, taxation, energy: the framework has tightened significantly. What a Paris owner must check before renting short-term.

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View over Paris rooftops and residential buildings Market
7 min read

The Paris rental market in 2026: key figures to know

Two-thirds of Paris's rental supply has disappeared since 2021, demand remains above its pre-crisis level and rents remain held down. What these figures change for a landlord.

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Parisian building where an apartment is run as a professional sublet Market
7 min read

Professional subletting: opportunity or trap for the landlord?

An operator leases your apartment and then hands it over to other occupants. What the lease must provide for, the five underestimated risks, and how this differs from a lease signed directly with an operator.

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Furniture inventory of a furnished Paris apartment during a move-in inspection Guide
7 min read

Move-in and move-out inspections for a furnished rental: the owner's guide

Furniture inventory, photos, wear and tear, security deposit deductions: the method that prevents nearly all end-of-lease disputes in furnished rentals.

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Energy performance certificate of a Paris apartment lying on a desk Regulation
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Energy performance certificate (DPE) and renovation work: what are the requirements to rent in Paris in 2026?

The energy performance certificate (DPE) has become a condition for access to the rental market. What to check before renting, which renovations to prioritize, and what co-ownership changes in Paris.

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Inherited Paris apartment passed on through an estate Advice
7 min read

Inheriting an apartment in Paris: have it managed rather than sell it?

Selling is often the default choice — distance, joint ownership (indivision), renovation work — when what really holds the owner back is execution, not the property's value. The four questions that bring out the right option.

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Paris owner relieved of the day-to-day management of their apartment Advice
7 min read

Overwhelmed owner: what a rental concierge service actually does for you

The real list of tasks that move from your side to the manager's — getting it rented, administration, unexpected issues, tenant move-out — and those that remain your responsibility regardless.

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Rental management contract on a desk with a view of Paris Comparison
7 min read

Management mandate or lease to an operator: two ways to be completely hands-off

Two contracts, one promise — but with one, someone manages in your place, and with the other, they become your tenant. What this really changes for your income, tenant selection and getting your property back.

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Set of keys to a Paris apartment entrusted to a manager Advice
7 min read

Delegating the management of your apartment: 7 questions to ask before handing over the keys

Agency, rental concierge service or guaranteed-rent operator: the checklist that reveals, in a single meeting, what the contract really covers — and what it leaves to you.

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Paris owner calculating the annual cost of managing their apartment's rental Guide
7 min read

How much does rental management in Paris really cost?

Fees, getting it rented, insurance, renovation work — and above all the two items that appear on no invoice and often weigh more than all the rest.

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Owner comparing rental management options for their Paris apartment Comparison
6 min read

Having your Paris apartment managed: agency, rental concierge service, or guaranteed-rent operator?

Three ways to stop dealing with your Paris property yourself, compared on the only criterion that truly matters: who bears the risk when things go wrong.

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Paris rooftops seen from a Haussmann-style building FAQ
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Unpaid rent, damage, empty apartment: what changes with guaranteed rent

Four questions that come up in nearly every conversation with a hesitant owner, with straight answers — no detours, and no promise we couldn't keep.

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Rent estimate documents and calculations on a desk overlooking Paris Advice
6 min read

How much guaranteed rent for your Paris apartment?

Precise location, layout, condition, furnished or unfurnished, length of commitment: the criteria that truly drive the guaranteed fixed rent an operator can commit to paying each month.

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Living room of a Haussmann-style Paris apartment ready to be rented Advice
7 min read

Hesitant about renting out in Paris? The 5 fears that delay putting your apartment up for rent

Unpaid rent, damage, loss of control, misuse of the property, management burden: the five fears that block owners from renting, and what really defuses them.

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Vacant Paris apartment between two tenants Advice
7 min read

Vacancy in Paris: the real cost for an owner

A month without a tenant costs more than a missed rent payment: co-ownership charges, property tax, mortgage payments and refurbishment costs keep adding up. The full calculation, and how to eliminate it.

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Elegant Paris apartment for sale, rented to a professional Guide
6 min read

Selling a rented apartment in Paris: the 2026 how-to guide

Occupied or vacant sale, pre-emption right, possible discount — and why an apartment already rented to a solvent professional can sell faster, not cheaper.

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Furnished room in Paris offered for short-term rental Comparison
7 min read

Renting out a room on Airbnb in Paris: the real profitability calculation

Listed prices, real occupancy rate, cleaning costs, management time and the legal framework for tourist furnished rentals: what the nightly rate never shows, and why the gap with guaranteed rent is smaller than it looks.

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Executive on a business trip on a Paris street Regulation
8 min read

Renting your apartment to a company by the week or by the day: what the law says

Invoicing a company doesn't take you out of the tourist furnished rental regime: what matters is the duration. Ordinary-law lease, change of use, co-ownership, VAT — the legal boundary explained simply, and the structure that holds up in Paris.

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Furnished living room of a Haussmann-style Paris apartment rented under a mobility lease Guide
6 min read

Mobility lease in Paris: the owner's guide for 2026

One to ten months, non-renewable, no security deposit: the mobility lease is the most flexible contract in rental law. Duration, eligible profiles, one-month notice, real benefits and management pitfalls — everything a Paris landlord should know before signing it.

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Paris rooftops seen from a Haussmann-style building Comparison
7 min read

Unpaid-rent insurance (GLI) or guaranteed rent: which should you choose in 2026?

Unpaid-rent insurance (GLI) reimburses you after rent goes unpaid; guaranteed rent pays you every month, whether the apartment is occupied or not. Costs, eligibility conditions, ceilings, payout times: the complete comparison for securing the income from your Paris apartment.

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Living room of an elegant Paris apartment subject to rent control Regulation
6 min read

Rent control in Paris: the owner's guide for 2026

Reference rent, rent supplement, penalties for exceeding the cap… and the rentals that legally escape it. Everything a Paris owner needs to know to stay compliant without sacrificing their return.

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Elegant Haussmann-style Paris apartment with parquet floors and a fireplace Complete guide
8 min read

Guaranteed rent in Paris: how does it really work?

You've heard of guaranteed rent but don't know exactly what it means for you as an owner? This complete guide explains the mechanism, the benefits, the pitfalls to avoid and what you should demand from your provider.

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French tax documents on a desk overlooking Paris Taxation
6 min read

Taxation of furnished rentals in Paris: LMNP, actual-expenses regime and tax optimization in 2026

LMNP, micro-BIC (simplified tax regime) or actual-expenses regime? The taxation of short-term furnished rentals is often misunderstood. Here are the key points for paying less tax while staying within the rules.

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Furnished and unfurnished Paris apartments side by side Comparison
5 min read

Furnished or unfurnished rental in Paris: which should you choose in 2026?

Yield, flexibility, taxation, rental risks… Each option has its advantages. We compare the two models to help you make the most profitable decision for your situation.

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Professional in a suit walking along boulevard Malesherbes, Paris Market
4 min read

Who are the professionals who rent apartments in Paris for a few weeks?

Lawyers on assignment, consultants on the road, expatriate executives… This tenant segment is demanding, solvent and low-risk. A portrait of a clientele that owners often underestimate.

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