Bare ownership and usufruct to optimize property
How bare ownership and usufruct can help structure real estate strategy, income and succession planning in 2026.
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Bare ownership and usufruct to optimize property
Updated March 2026 - Separating bare ownership and usufruct can make real estate strategy more precise by splitting income and long-term ownership.
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Main point
This works when the split matches real needs: one party needs income, another wants long-term ownership.
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Conclusion
Bare ownership is efficient when the timing, income needs and tax effects are clearly aligned.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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