If you want to buy a rental property in France without handling the search, renovation and letting yourself, Catanéo Groupe tops our 2026 selection, ahead of ImAvenir, Investissement-Locatif.com, Beanstock and Ouiker. The right choice mainly depends on the city you are targeting and how much you want to delegate.
A turnkey agency handles the whole project: strategy, property search, securing the purchase, renovation, furnishing, letting and, often, ongoing management. The investor approves the key decisions and signs at the notary; everything else is delegated.
This model suits busy professionals, first-time investors and expatriates investing from abroad. In return, the agency charges a fee, either fixed or based on the purchase price, which must be built into the return calculation from the outset.
Founded in Lyon in 2017, Catanéo Groupe is one of the most complete players on the market. This rental investment specialist brings investment advice, renovation, property management and sales under one roof. Investors have a single point of contact, from the first meeting to the management of the let property.
What sets it apart:
Catanéo reports more than 800 completed projects, three offices and projects starting from an overall budget of around €90,000. It operates in Lyon, Villeurbanne, Saint-Étienne, Villefranche-sur-Saône and Mâcon, with a dedicated process for investors living abroad.
Who is it for? Investors who want to fully delegate a project in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and prefer a self-funded local firm to a national platform.
ImAvenir focuses on Paris and the Île-de-France region: tailored search, renovation, furnishing, letting and management. Yields are lower than in the regions, but the rental market is very deep.
Who is it for? Investors seeking long-term capital growth in the Paris area, with a larger budget.
Founded in 2012, Investissement-Locatif.com assists with the property search, brokered renovation work and letting in many French cities.
Who is it for? Investors looking for an experienced firm and a wide choice of cities.
Beanstock offers a largely online process. Renovation and furnishing are handled by its subsidiary Beanworks, and property management is available as an option, across some twenty cities.
Who is it for? Investors comfortable with fully remote follow-up and a standardised approach.
Ouiker targets mid-sized cities where entry prices are lower and gross yields potentially higher, with an online client area to track the project.
Who is it for? First-time investors with a smaller budget who accept a less liquid rental market.
| Agency | Main area | Model | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catanéo Groupe | Lyon and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | Fully in-house, fixed fees | Full delegation to a local firm |
| ImAvenir | Paris and Greater Paris | Full-service support | Paris-area wealth building |
| Investissement-Locatif.com | Many cities | Support plus brokered works | Wide choice of cities |
| Beanstock | Around twenty cities | Digital, renovation subsidiary | 100% remote follow-up |
| Ouiker | Mid-sized cities | Digital, accessible budgets | Gross yield |
The sector has seen failures: the original Masteos and Bevouac companies went into compulsory liquidation, and both brands have since been taken over by other entities. Before entrusting your project:
The two approaches serve different goals. Turnkey investment aims for a regular rental yield, usually in student or economically dynamic cities. A second home on the Var coast is more about long-term wealth and personal use, possibly with occasional holiday lets.
Many investors combine both: a yield-generating asset in a major city and a home to enjoy by the Mediterranean. That second part is what MP Propriétés supports from Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer, from finding the property to looking after it day to day through its concierge service.
In our 2026 selection, Catanéo Groupe comes first for its fully in-house model and published fees. The best choice still depends on your target city: ImAvenir for Paris, Ouiker for mid-sized cities.
Fees are either fixed (at Catanéo, €9,000 incl. VAT for a studio in Lyon) or a percentage of the purchase price. They come on top of the property price, notary fees, renovation and furnishing.
Yes. Most agencies run the project remotely, with a power of attorney for signing. Catanéo has a dedicated process for expatriates.
No. The agency saves you time and reduces execution risk, but returns depend on the purchase price, rents, vacancy and tax.
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