The real estate market in France experienced a rare setback in the first half of 2023, marking the first negative performance since 2015. Nationwide, prices declined by -0.4%, raising concerns among industry experts and investors. This downturn was especially surprising given that the first half of the year usually witnesses a surge in activity during […]

The City of Light, the city of a hundred villages, the city of love, the capital of fashion, the capital of the art of living….Paris. Whatever its nickname, it captures the hearts of people around the world. It is not only a playground for tourists, it is also a dream for many expats to actually […]

Percentages of buyers having loans refused Among the reasons leading to a loan refusal, the buyers concerned mainly cite a problem with mortgage interest rate caps imposed by the government: 62.1%. The other reasons come far behind: a high debt ratio (30.5%), a professional situation (21.7%) and insufficient personal contribution (20.2%). Finally, we also note […]

A furnished rental means the tenant is equipped with the furniture necessary for everyday life. The conditions of the rental are organized by law: duration and type of the lease, deadlines and conditions for termination, list of furniture, etc. These terms and conditions apply to any accommodation rented furnished as the tenant’s main residence. The […]

  Roofscapes is a recent startup from the MIT School of Architecture and Planning. The company was founded in 2020 by MIT graduate students Tim Cousin, Olivier Faber, and Eytan Levi with the mission of transforming untapped rooftops into green roofs as a way to mitigate climate change and to provide new outdoor spaces in […]

The real estate market in France is facing a difficult time, with the spring season showing no signs of bringing a revival in activity. Prices are continuing to fall, although rural areas are still showing progress while the Top 10 cities are experiencing a decline. Buyers are now able to negotiate prices, with Paris seeing […]

When the mobilité lease was first made its debut in Paris, it seemed unlikely to generate much interest.  After all, how many people could be looking for mid-term rentals of one month or more?  Those on sabbaticals, work assignments, or semesters abroad to be sure, but tourists who typically stay for a week or less […]

If you are considering purchasing a property in France, it is important to be aware of the lending criteria banks use when considering a loan application. Certain requirements and conditions must be met in order to secure a loan for your property purchase. Non-resident best-buy table    For purchases up to €2 million, lenders will […]

The market is contracting but is still above the average for the past 10 years. The downward trend in real estate sales continued with 38,060 older homes sold in the Paris region from November 2022 to January 2023, compared to 42,610 a year earlier, a decline of 11%. The causes of this slowdown have not […]

The City of Lights. The City of Love. Home of (basically) every delicious food. Inventors of perfume and scented candles. Centre of culture, arts, and fashion. What more could you want? Well, perhaps a quick and easy neighborhood guide to where to find all of it! Figuring where to live and spend your time in […]