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Despite net inflows of €2.2 bn into French SCPIs in H1 2026, declining returns signal a cooling real‑estate market amid rising borrowing costs

Executive summary: French SCPIs attracted net inflows of €2.2 bn in the first half of 2026 while their average yields continued to decline. The divergence shows that investor appetite persists despite deteriorating returns, signaling potential stress on real‑estate valuations and financing conditions.

Who is involved: French savers, SCPI managers, European sovereign bond markets, and EU housing policymakers.

Likely next: If yields keep falling, fund managers may reduce distributions or shift assets; policymakers may accelerate housing‑affordability measures.

French savings continued to flow into real‑estate funds (SCPIs) during the first half of 2026, with net subscriptions reaching €2.2 bn. At the same time, the funds’ average yields kept shrinking, reflecting tighter financing conditions and softer property markets. The juxtaposition of strong inflows and falling returns highlights a potential mismatch between investor appetite and underlying asset performance.

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