Data shows that 2016 has been a remarkable year for new housing starts, with building permit issuance going up by 14.8% and prices on the rise – up by 0.9% in the last three months and 2.4% for the year. This adds to the numbers confirming the healthy state of the French real estate market […]

Political uncertainty isn’t often cause for celebration but if you are looking to buy in France in particular, the next few months could be a great time to put in that offer, with a euro mortgage as your ‘Trump’ card. Admittedly, at first glance this seems a strange tactic! First there was the unexpected UK […]

Though non-resident property owners in France now have the option of choosing their country’s inheritance law to apply in the case of their death, it is important to be aware of how French inheritance law works, and in which cases it would be beneficial to have it apply. Real estate was subject to the inheritance […]

Buying property in Paris can be tricky, particularly when it comes to older buildings and properties with hidden problems. Although one must remain cautious during the process, there are a number of ways that French law protects prospective real estate buyers.   Ample time to decide   Though Paris real estate often sells very quickly, […]

 From quality of life and good healthcare to low education costs, France has always succeeded in attracting a thriving expat population. A recent survey by HSBC has shown that this attractiveness has only been increasing.   France rose to 21st place on HSBC’s 9th annual Expat Explorer Survey this year, ahead of Belgium, the United […]

It seems everyone wants a nice view, a high floor and a perfect turn-key apartment, but is there a way to quantify those elements and understand how each factor impacts the price of a property? This one-stop chart helps break down the various features that determine the cost of Parisian property, from an apartment’s location […]

Photos can’t capture the charm of this renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath property. Set on a quiet street in the most desirable area of Saint Germain in Paris’ 6th arrondissement, just off rue Dauphine, this property is just steps from the Seine River and Pont Neuf.  A two-minute walk in either direction puts you on Ile de […]

Newly-released figures show continuous steady growth over the last few months, and impressive growth over the last 20 years.  Although market fluctuations in the last 10 years have created some uncertainty along the way, the value of real estate in Paris is as strong as ever.

A recent study highlights a double phenomenon benefiting France’s high-end property market: renewed interest on the part of foreign buyers and a rising number of first-time buyers entering this niche sector.

Recently renovated, this Ile Saint Louis property feels like a storybook cottage with its exposed beams, elegant fireplace and classic tomette tile floors.  The white-washed beams and many windows make the 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 63.67 m2 (685 sq. ft.) apartment feel light and airy, but cozy at the same time.  Located on the 4th […]