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Real estate investingOct 28, 20254 minutes read

9 Key metrics to understand before investing in real estate

Before investing in real estate, it’s essential to understand the indicators behind the advertised returns. Net yield, cash flow, occupancy rate, IRR… These metrics help evaluate a property’s real performance, long-term potential, and related risks. This article explores the 10 key indicators every investor should master to make informed decisions, compare opportunities, and build a sustainable real estate strategy.

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Savings and investing3 minutes read

SCPI Explained: France's Real Estate Fund, Returns and Fees

How French SCPI property funds work, what they actually return, and what they cost: 8 to 10% entry fees and an 8 to 10 year horizon. A complete guide.

Oct 23, 2025
Blockchain
Blockchain basics5 minutes read

What is Blockchain? – Definition and explanation

Blockchain is no longer just the backbone of Bitcoin. This decentralized, secure, and transparent ledger is now shaping finance, logistics, traceability, and digital identity. Balancing promises of efficiency with challenges like scalability and regulation, it may soon become the invisible backbone of tomorrow’s digital economy.

Sep 30, 2025
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Blockchain basics5 minutes read

What is Web3? – Definition and Explanation

Web3, or Web 3.0, marks the evolution of the Internet into a system where users own and control their data, digital assets, and interactions. Explore its definition, history, and how it works to understand this digital revolution.

Sep 3, 2025
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Blockchain basics3 minutes read

What is tokenisation? – Definition and Explanation

Tokenization makes rental property investing simple. With Shelters, invest from €10 and receive monthly income with full flexibility.

Sep 2, 2025
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How-to guides3 minutes read

Property tax, recoverable charges, co-ownership fees: who pays what between landlord and tenant?

Understanding who pays what in French real estate is key to making informed investment decisions. From property tax and co-ownership fees to advance charges and recoverable costs, this article breaks down the roles of owners and tenants in a simple and practical way.

Aug 1, 2025
Réméré
Blockchain basics2 minutes read

Unlock cash without losing your home: how real estate buyback agreements Work

Discover how real estate buyback agreements (known in France as vente à réméré) offer a powerful, legally secure solution for homeowners in need of liquidity without losing their property. A win-win model for both property owners and investors.

Jul 21, 2025
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