Economic briefing: 15 June 2026
Our bi-monthly market snapshot: French OAT and ECB rates, CAC 40, EUR/USD and FX rates, Cannes real estate market; the numbers we follow to read the cycle.
Read the briefingIFI: the French real estate wealth tax, and how debt neutralises it
The 2026 IFI brackets, a worked example, and why holding real estate with debt can fully neutralise this annual tax, especially for buyers above the €1.3M threshold.
Read the guidePersonal name, SCI or SARL de famille: how to hold your property in France
A short, practical guide to choosing the right structure : personal name, SCI à l’IR, SCI à l’IS or SARL de famille. The right choice depends on your intent, your family and your tax situation.
Read the guideForeign exchange when buying property in France : structuring and FX optimisation
How FX risk affects a French acquisition from abroad, the 100 % EUR financing structure with collateral in client currency, and how the conversion at notarial signing can be optimised through a regulated FX partner.
Read the guideFrench inheritance tax (droits de succession) : brackets and structuring
The 2026 brackets in direct line and for third parties, the €100,000 per-child allowance, the spouse and PACS exemption, and how to plan your transmission before signing.
Read the guideMortgage in France for Americans: the complete 2026 guide
What makes a US file specific, the documents we’ll ask you for, realistic loan-to-value, the timeline, and how we walk every American buyer through the process from first call to notary.
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