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In a city where median rents reach €39 ($42) per square foot, an innovative housing solution is allowing some lucky residents to live in prestigious Paris neighborhoods for a fraction of the market rate. Through temporary occupancy contracts, a concept borrowed from the Netherlands, select Parisians are finding homes in prime locations – including the […]

An overview of mortgage rules and regulations for foreign property investors Investing in French real estate has always been an alluring prospect for international buyers. With its picturesque landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich cultural heritage, France offers a compelling mix of lifestyle and financial benefits. But the ever-changing rules and regulations for purchasing property as […]

Keep these useful apps close by at all times during your next trip to Paris Visiting Paris to explore properties and neighborhoods can be a lot of fun and is certainly exciting, but navigating the city efficiently requires having the right tools at your fingertips. To ensure your trip is smooth and enjoyable, we’ve compiled […]

Plus, two off-market properties that can legally rent out short-term, the perfect mix of personal use and investment over the long-term. Paris, a global economic hub and one of the world’s most visited cities, offers a unique blend of stability, demand, and profitability for real estate investors that few other markets can match. Investing in […]

It seems that you cannot get together with friends nowadays without someone bringing up fauna and flora and how best to take care of your pipes.  But not many folks in Paris are eager to help you take care of the pipes in your apartment.  Never mind that you renovated it when you bought it.  […]

Mortgage interest rates in France are between 4.25% and 5.5% for foreign buyers – substantially lower than interest rates in the US.  And mortgages are more readily available than they have been since interest rates started rising.  Real estate prices have been coming down since the start of Covid due to population migration from cities […]

Winter Chill Descends on French Real Estate Market as Top Cities Grapple with Ongoing Price Decline. Paris Sees Unprecedented Monthly Drop; Ile-de-France Region Follows Suit. The price decline that commenced several months ago persists in the French real estate market, casting a shadow over the prospect of improvement. Recent data indicates a year-on-year decrease of […]

In 2020, when the world was in lockdown due to Covid, there were some people who decided that their life goals should not be put on hold even one day longer.  This is the story of a man who did just that, and how it changed his life forever. It had always been the dream of […]

It can seem daunting to renovate a property in Paris when you are far away, and even more so when you have never even seen the property in question.   We’re fortunate to work with an incredible team that can step in and make your dreams a reality.  Here is the behind the scenes story from […]

If you’re planning to visit Paris in the coming months, consider some of the stand out restaurants opened since Paris came back to life last year. New hot spots opened their doors along with older ones that passed under the radar; all remarkable finds!   La Cantine Farmers  An affordable and convenient bistronomic canteen, serving […]