The Journal for Real Estate Investment and Renovation

Discover all our advice and market analyses to make informed investment decisions. When to buy, layout, decoration, real estate myths...

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Art of living

Living in an aesthetic and comfortable home is an important source of well-being. Discover our advice, our inspirations and our address book to arrange your property, decorate it according to your taste and feel at home.

How to set up a terrace or a garden in the city?

A true extension of your interior right in the heart of the city, your terrace or garden becomes a living space in its own right.

April 25, 2025

Rue des Martyrs: a haven for epicureans

Discover the Rue des Martyrs, between historical anecdotes, party sites and gourmet addresses.

March 15, 2025

Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a mythical enclave

Left Bank, between the Seine to the north and the Luxembourg Gardens to the south, extends the district of artists and intellectuals par excellence in the Parisian collective imagination: Saint-Germain-des-Prés has in fact seen writers, painters and other directors pass by over the centuries, surely seduced by its rich and long history as well as its atypical atmosphere.

Our achievements

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At Stéphanie & Julien's

172 sq. m Loft Sixties

Paris 16th (Passy)

At Emmanuelle's

301 sq. m with a 110 sq. m garden Country house

Paris 16th (Passy)

At Jade's

90 sq. m Haussmannian

Paris 7th (Invalides)

Chez Danièle & Jean-François par Maison Kyka

At Danièle & Jean-François's

19 sq. m Modern Parisian

Paris 16th (Passy)

Expert opinion

Find here our vision on the latest news in the real estate market and trends in interior design.

The return of brutalism in interior design

Brutalism is an architectural style that has come back in force in recent years. It is characterized by its open use of raw materials, such as concrete, steel, and stone. Long considered austere and unwelcoming, brutalism is now regaining its place in our interiors. Focus on this growing trend, its origins, its basic principles, and how to incorporate it elegantly into your interior design.

April 25, 2025

Chez Julien et Stéphanie par Maison Kyka

The 2024's decoration trends

According to AD Magasin and the hyper-specialized business strategy consulting agency Nelly Rodi, four main trends are emerging for 2024. “After confinement, cocooning has evolved towards a protective aesthetic where consumers need to feel hyper-secure at home” thanks to organic minimalism, conversely, dream maximalism, inversely, maximalism that makes you dream, instinctive expressionism or ultra-functional futurism. Kyka deciphers these four trends and gives you her keys to being trendy in 2024.

January 5, 2024

Our 5 tips for planning yourself in an apartment

Discover our advice to easily imagine yourself in an apartment. It's not just size that counts and we'll tell you why.

REAL ESTATE

The journey to find the ideal property can sometimes be long and tedious. Discover our tips for getting through all the Stages of buying real estate with flying colors and becoming a happy owner.

Buying an apartment in Paris's 18th arrondissement

Heading towards the northern part of the City of Light, in the 18th arrondissement, a new playground for investors seeking a cosmopolitan environment in full swing.

June 12, 2025

Buying an apartment in Paris's 11th arrondissement

In just a few years, the 11th arrondissement of Paris has become a must-visit destination on the Right Bank, attracting more and more property buyers.

May 30, 2025

Buying an apartment in Paris’s 6th arrondissement

At the heart of Paris’s Left Bank, the 6th arrondissement offers an ideal setting for purchasing an apartment.

May 21, 2025

Buying an apartment in Paris’s 9th arrondissement

From atmosphere and architecture to real estate trends, Maison Kyka takes you on a tour of this history-rich arrondissement with undeniable investment potential.

May 12, 2025

What are the best neighborhoods in Paris to buy property?

Before investing in real estate, it’s essential to determine the best neighborhood in Paris to bring your project to life.

May 5, 2025

Succeed in your first real estate purchase

Committing to your first real estate purchase is complicated, time-consuming and nerve-wracking. First-time buyers are faced with several problems when they first buy real estate: high prices on the Parisian market can make it difficult to find properties; access to financing by banks is becoming more and more stringent; administrative procedures are not always well controlled and if you want to do the work yourself, you open the door to new problems. Do you want to leave on the run? 🏃 But no, luckily Kyka is here! We give you our advice for a successful first real estate purchase.

Preparing your first real estate purchase

You decided to take the plunge and make your first real estate purchase. Now you're probably wondering where to start? And that is quite normal! So before setting your alerts on all real estate sites (with Kyka, you won't even have to!) , we enlighten you on the first steps of your project.

REnovation

Renovating a property cannot be improvised and requires mastering numerous parameters such as technical elements, budget management or even energy renovation. These articles help you to see more clearly how to carry out a quality renovation.

Renovation: 4 tips to hide technical elements

When you renovate a property, there are technical elements that you cannot do without: radiators, hot water tanks, household appliances... They are essential but often unsightly! Fortunately, there are many solutions to integrate them into our interiors by making them as discreet as possible or even invisible. For some elements, it is even possible to make them an additional decorative touch! We give you solutions.

Energy renovation: DPE, so what do we do?

Energy renovation is at the heart of the news. We guide you to explain what the situation is and present you with the opportunities to seize.

Why buy an apartment or a house and renovate it?

Discover the advantages of buying a property to renovate and how to maximize your investment by avoiding the pitfalls of poorly anticipated work.

May 1, 2025

Should you buy a property in 2025?

Find out why 2025 is a good year to buy real estate. Despite high interest rates, great opportunities exist!

April 25, 2025

The 125 questions to ask yourself when visiting an apartment

Discover all the questions to ask when visiting an apartment: electricity, plumbing, insulation, lighting, heating, ancillary costs, condominium...

April 22, 2025

How do you sell your main residence to buy another one?

Discover the advantages and disadvantages of the 3 possible strategies for buying and selling your main residence while optimizing your budget and your time

April 18, 2025

How do you add value to an apartment or a house?

Discover the different ways to increase the value of your home in order to maximize your real estate added value

April 9, 2025

Is it better to buy a new or old property?

Discover the advantages and disadvantages of buying a new or old property in 2025: selling price, expenses, aids, location etc...

March 19, 2025

Why and how do you sign a real estate search mandate?

Find out why to sign a real estate search mandate, the different types of mandates and the obligations of the signatories of the search mandate.

March 17, 2025

Help and advice for a successful first real estate purchase

Discover how to make your first real estate purchase a success: budget, assistance, choice of property and professional advice. Become a stress-free homeowner!

March 6, 2025

Should you buy or rent your home in 2024?

Buying or renting your main residence? Discover the pros and cons of each option to better plan your real estate future.

March 4, 2025

Guide to renovating a house in 2025

Find out why and how to renovate a house: available help, ideas for work and the progress of the construction site from design to reception.

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