Vacant housing taxes and second homes in Paris

Should you sell in 2026 or wait analysis for owners and buyers

Rising taxes on vacant housing, increased pressure on second homes, growing preemptions: for several months, political discourse around housing in Paris has intensified. In this context, one question keeps returning for both owners and buyers: should you sell in 2026 or wait? The answer requires a rigorous analysis, far from emotional reactions. While the regulatory framework is evolving, the Paris real estate market retains strong fundamentals and its own dynamics. Fairway Luxury Real Estate supports sellers and buyers with a precise and up to date market reading.

What is really changing in 2026

• Vacant housing taxation up to 30% to 60%
• More pressure on second homes
• Increase in city preemptions
• Focus on primary residence use

Statistical reality remains nuanced with only 1.3% truly vacant long term.

Market impact

• Gradual increase in supply
• Return of solvent buyers
• Stable financing conditions

Market rebalances without collapsing and prices remain stable.

Should you sell

• Investors may consider arbitration
• Second homes require reflection
• Main residences remain stable

Should you buy

• More options
• Negotiation opportunities
• Clearer market

Micro location insights

• Paris 8 strong international demand
• Paris 17 more opportunities
• Monceau Ternes high value

Strategy summary

Investors sell partially, second homes analyze, primary residence depends on project, expatriates have entry window.

Our analysis

The market is not collapsing but evolving with more supply, rational sellers and demanding buyers.

FAQ

Taxes impact prices slightly. Selling depends on project. Second homes remain active. Vacant units about 18600. Expat buyers still present.

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