Second Home Magazine

Smart steps to buy and manage a second home for vacation or income

Learn how to define the purpose of a second home, budget for hidden costs, choose financing and navigate recent tax changes to keep the investment safe

Second home purchase costs and how to reverse a property gift

Learn what composes the closing bill for a second home, the difference between buying from a private seller or a company, tax implications of mortgages and recurring levies, and how a voluntary dissolution of a donation works in practice

Rent an apartment in Paris for the Olympics 2026: a practical compliance guide

A concise guide for owners on municipal steps, tax shifts and practical precautions to rent during Paris 2026 without surprises

Selling below cadastral value: steps to reduce the risk of tax scrutiny

Practical checklist to demonstrate the legitimacy of a discounted property sale and to understand second‑home taxes and inheritance limits

How to reduce tax risks when selling below cadastral value

A concise guide to the fiscal and procedural pitfalls of underpriced property sales, cadastral plan updates and bank-transfer donations

How to travel to Thailand with an infant: documents, flights and insurance

A compact guide to take to the airport: climate timing, the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, flight strategies for infants, how travel insurance and a TF Bank MasterCard Gold can protect you, plus a real example of disruption that underscores why backups matter.