Buying, selling, managing a property or living in a leasehold property in Saint-Denis always raises practical questions: how is the market doing, which rules apply, what procedures should be followed and in what order? This blog brings together practical articles on six topics: market trends, property tax news, buying, selling, leasehold property and property management. Each article is based on official sources, cited at the end of the page, and on the local knowledge of an agency established in Saint-Denis since 1986. For advice tailored to your situation, contact the agency.
The zero-interest loan can supplement another loan to finance your main residence. Its award depends in particular on your resources, your status as a property owner and the property purchased.
The exemption from capital gains tax on a main residence is total: it covers the gain made on the sale of your main home and its associated buildings sold at the same time. Leaving before the sale remains possible subject to conditions.
The expression “notary fees” refers to the sums generally paid by the buyer when purchasing property: taxes, disbursements and the notary’s remuneration. The nature of the duties and taxes varies depending on the transaction.
A vote at a co-ownership general meeting requires a majority that varies according to the decision, from a simple majority to unanimity. Votes are allocated according to the shares assigned to each unit.
To sell a flat in a condominium, the reports and information about the building and the lot’s finances must be provided to the buyer at the stages of the sale specified.
Rent controls in Saint-Denis require landlords to comply with the reference rents for tenancy agreements signed or renewed up to 24 November 2026. When a tenant changes or a tenancy is renewed, the rent-change rules are added to this cap.
The articles on this blog are written using official sources (public websites, regulatory texts and professional organisations) cited at the end of each article. They are checked before publication (figures, links, dates and consistency with the sources), but their content may contain errors, omissions or information that has become inaccurate. These articles provide general information, valid on the date indicated: they do not replace advice from a notary, solicitor, chartered accountant or property professional, and the agency accepts no liability in the event of incorrect information.