Airbnb Regulation: Chamonix, Megève, Saint-Gervais, Sallanches — What Changes From Town to Town

There is no single “Airbnb regulation” across the Chamonix valley: each town sets its own rules, and confusing them is the costliest mistake an owner can make. This guide compares what actually applies in Chamonix, Les Houches, Saint-Gervais, Combloux, Megève, and Sallanches — and clearly flags what still needs direct verification. For the criteria to […]

Reclaiming VAT on a Property Purchase or Renovation in Haute-Savoie

Reclaiming VAT on a property purchase or renovation for a short-term rental is one of the most poorly explained tax levers in the sector — including by property managers who use it as a selling point without ever detailing how it actually works. This guide explains concretely what’s reclaimable, who qualifies, and the 20-year regularization […]

LMP vs LMNP: Which French Tax Status Applies to Your Furnished Rental?

“I earn over €23,000, so I must be a professional landlord” — it’s the most common misconception among furnished-rental owners in France, and it’s wrong. Moving from LMNP (non-professional furnished letting) to LMP (professional furnished letting) status depends on two conditions that must both be met, not one, and it isn’t something you opt into. […]

Para-Hôtellerie 2026: The Complete Guide (VAT, Worked Examples)

Status, VAT, obligations and worked examples: what an owner needs to know before moving a rental into para-hôtellerie.

Short-Term Rental Regulations in Chamonix: The Complete Guide for Owners

Registration, change of use and quotas: the rules that apply to short-term rentals in Chamonix, explained in plain terms.

Furnished Tourist Accommodation Classification (France)

The process, the criteria and the tax effects of star classification, so you can judge whether it is worth doing.