Inheritance · Nice
You inherited a flat in Nice: sell, let or keep?
Six months to file the estate return, tax to pay, co-heirs to agree, an empty flat costing money every month: the decision comes fast. Calculate the tax, understand what joint ownership allows, then compare selling and letting with us and Cabinet Immobilier Nice.
- 2026 inheritance tax
- Joint-ownership rules
- Free sale valuation
- Managed letting
Inheritance calculator
What does inheriting the flat cost?
- Each heir’s share
- 175,000 €
- Inheritance tax per heir
- 13,194 €
- Total for the heirs
- 26,389 €
Joint ownership by 2: letting (lease, management) needs two thirds of the rights, i.e. 2 of 2 heirs with equal shares.
Selling normally needs unanimity; failing that, two thirds can seek court authorisation.
Indicative: single asset, no gift in the last 15 years, no other assets. Estate return within 6 months of a death in France. If sold soon, the gain is computed from the value declared in the estate. Check with your notary.
Frequently asked questions
Yes: signing a lease or appointing a manager requires a two-thirds majority of the joint rights.
Sources: service-public.fr inheritance tax page (updated 9 February 2026); French Civil Code art. 815-3 and 815-5-1. General information, check with your notary.