From 2027, certain entities will have to declare the market value of their real estate assets every year. Issues, method and points of caution.
Île-de-France is one of Europe’s leading data centre markets and, since 2024, one of the fastest-growing in the FLAP-D cluster. What it means for valuation.
The 2026 Finance Act’s 20% tax on non-business assets of family holding companies turns market rental value into a recurring tax issue. What it means.
The high-end Alpine property market is changing profoundly. Scarce land, upscaling and new value drivers make the French Alps resorts exceptional markets.
The TVVI, often called the “3% tax”, is levied on legal entities holding French property, based on its market value on 1 January. Why valuation is central.
The Dutreil pact grants partial relief from inheritance and gift duties on business transfers. Here is why a sound, documented valuation is at its core.
The Chambéry Court of Appeal upholds a tenant’s waiver of eviction compensation in a later amendment and finds the notice given without compensation valid.
With new regulatory constraints and a changing market, land valuation calls for a strategic approach: planning rules, economic context and residual land value.
As property investment goes international, market value carries legal, tax, banking and estate consequences. How the valuer’s profession is regulated worldwide.
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and property valuation is no exception: AI is beginning to reshape some of our practices. Revolution or evolution?
Some recent valuations and court rulings apply hotel valuation criteria to tourist residences, notably for eviction compensation. Why this is flawed.
In a market as technical and segmented as Paris, valuing a property, whether its market value or rental value, demands a high level of competence and rigour.
Eviction compensation, rental value, business goodwill, leasehold right: key concepts for analysing tourist residences, in the light of a major sector deal.
In March 2025, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc adopted a new local zoning plan (PLU) banning new second homes across almost all of its territory, under the Le Meur Act.
Commercial property is changing fast: peri-urbanisation is reshaping the balance between town centres and outskirts, and with it the outlook for rental values.
The Paris property market is undergoing a structural correction: owners who sold after five years lost 5.6% on average, according to the Notaires du Grand Paris.
For property owners, the IFI (French real estate wealth tax) can feel like murky waters: technical rules, real reassessment risks and heavy financial consequences.
Snow, climate, resort closures, prices above €40,000/m²: is Alpine property still a sound investment? An analysis based on Cour des comptes vulnerability scores.
With volatile markets and pressure on yields, accurate property portfolio valuation is not just an accounting exercise: it is a cornerstone of performance.
Renowned for its extreme scarcity and exceptional prices, Monaco’s property market still draws wealthy buyers seeking exclusivity and stability. Our 2024 analysis.
Summer 2024 confirmed a sharp downturn in the Île-de-France property market, especially for luxury sales: volumes down 18% on 2023 and 38% on 2022.
A French commercial lease is neither renewed automatically nor terminated at expiry. The tenant has a right to renewal; a landlord who refuses must pay compensation.
The IFI (French real estate wealth tax) affects many property owners in France. A poorly valued portfolio carries a significant risk of tax reassessment.
Valuing commercial property goes beyond estimating an asset’s value. It is part of an overall asset management strategy that helps investors make informed decisions.
The French property market is at a turning point, facing major challenges while showing signs of recovery. A complex economic climate calls for in-depth analysis…
In property transactions, accuracy is essential. For a sale, purchase, estate, divorce or refinancing, using a property valuer can prove crucial. Here is why.
Rent control in Paris, first introduced in 2015 and reinstated in 2019, aims to curb rent rises in a very tight market. What the APUR assessment shows.
New metro lines, motorways and airports are powerful drivers of urban change. How property valuers assess the impact of infrastructure projects on values.
Commercial rents are usually paid quarterly and deposits can reach twelve months’ rent. A reform plans monthly payments and a three-month cap on deposits.
The Montpellier Court of Appeal had refused to deduct property tax from the gross rental value of commercial premises. The Court of Cassation overturned the ruling.
Thirty-year acquisitive prescription, or usucapion, lets a person become owner of a property or a right in rem without a title. Conditions, exclusions, procedure.
Building without the required permit or prior declaration is an offence. How the 10-year administrative limitation period works, and its effect on value.
Adding storeys to a building does not only benefit the top-floor co-owner. In most cases, a rooftop extension offers multiple advantages.
The ministerial order of 20 February 2024 (Journal officiel, 14 March 2024) extends the reference-year deadline under France’s tertiary decree. What changes.
Combining interest-only and conventional loans, extending loan terms: what options are there to revive property financing?
Paris is seeing the rise of micro-districts that concentrate business, innovation and culture. The Sentier and Canal Saint-Martin show how they reshape property.
The commercial lease between a landlord and a tenant running a business is governed by strict legal rules in France, notably those of the Commercial Code.
Frerault Expertises meets the specific needs of the banking sector. We offer a wide range of valuation services, covering the residential, retail and office sectors, as well as…
The 2023 reform of the energy performance certificate (DPE) is a major turning point for real estate, with changes that directly affect property valuations.
Buying in a serviced residence appeals to many buy-to-let investors: VAT recovery, tax relief, guaranteed rents. But beware of eviction compensation at lease end.
As the Cour des comptes calls for tighter IFI audits, the property valuer becomes essential for taxpayers seeking to avoid tax reassessments.
The 2024 Finance Act aims to transform the French property market, aligning property development with ecological and social priorities. Key measures reviewed.
Since 5 June, the new bioclimatic local zoning plan (PLU) has been transforming the Paris property market, with new rules for housing, offices and retail.
Discover Val d'Isère, jewel of the French Alps, an internationally renowned resort at the head of the Tarentaise valley, and its exceptional property market.
At Frerault Expertises, we understand that exceptional properties call for a unique approach. Our valuers are trained to:
Split ownership divides the rights in a property into two distinct parts: bare ownership and usufruct. How it works, how each right is valued, and why it matters.
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