· 7 min read
Investing in French property from the UK: a decision framework for non-residents
Objectives, budget, city, financing, management and tax: the decisions to take, in order, before investing in France from the UK.
Resources
Resources for analysing a French property investment
Educational articles, with no promised returns, to structure your thinking before you invest.
· 6 min read
Gross yield vs net cash flow: what to underwrite before buying in France
Why headline gross yield is not enough, and how to get from rent to net cash flow: costs, vacancy, maintenance, financing.
· 6 min read
How to stress-test a French rental property before making an offer
Lower rent, vacancy, unexpected works, higher rates: a simple method to check a project stays manageable.
· 6 min read
Paris vs secondary French cities: comparing fundamentals without chasing headline yield
Rental demand, liquidity, future supply, costs: how to compare Paris and mid-sized cities in a balanced way.
· 6 min read
The all-in budget for a French rental investment: acquisition costs, works, recurring costs and reserves
The items to include beyond the purchase price for a French rental investment, and how to estimate them prudently.
· 5 min read
Questions a non-resident should answer before buying a rental property in France
A checklist of questions on objectives, financing, the property, management and tax to work through before committing.