Parking theft, protect to deterring thieves

Theft with or without breaking and entering a parking lot or garage has become commonplace. Do you know how many times a year your car park is visited for the purpose of scouting ? What to do in case of theft but above all how to secure access to the common car park, deter thieves and protect your garages, boxes and warehouses. This is the purpose of this article, to help you better understand the risks.

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How to fight against moisture and humidity in a garage

Comment lutter contre l'humidité dans un garage

Do you have a waterproofing or humidity problem in your garage ? First, if you are a tenant, we recommend that you install a moisture absorber. Count only about twenty euros to absorb some of the moisture and protect your boxes.

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Photovoltaic solar panels to boost your income

Installing photovoltaic solar panels on your roof What is photovoltaic energy ? Photovoltaic panels generate electricity from the sun’s rays. Photovoltaic cells made from silicon transform sunlight to create a direct current. An inverter transforms the direct current into alternating current. The electricity produced can be used locally or fed into the electricity grid. Advantages … Read more

Beware of property tax for real estate in France

Avis d'imposition taxe foncière

Property tax applies to all real estate located in France. Unfortunately, parking spaces, garages, boxes and warehouses are not exempt from this tax. The amount of this tax goes directly into local coffers: your region, département and commune.

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Is it necessary to attend the general meeting of co-owners ?

Property that is not jointly owned is always more popular with investors, because it’s easier to make decisions on your own. Unfortunately, many properties are governed by co-ownerships. The majority of large developments are governed by co-ownership trustees. Not all owners understand the benefits of attending general co-ownership meetings. In this article, you’ll find out why you risk losing money by staying at home !

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Real estate scam : avoid being a victim

You are a tenant

Fake landlords may ask you to send money by money order to reserve or pay for a rental. You should not give money without signing a rental contract. Prefer to pay by cheque or bank transfer, ask for a receipt if the landlord asks for cash. In any case, never send money by cash money order !

You are the owner

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Declaration of occupancy for properties located in France

Impôts déclaration d'occupation et des loyers

The French tax authorities have introduced a new obligation to declare occupancy of property located in France. If you own a property in France, this declaration is compulsory even if you live abroad.

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