A recent survey shows that investors plowed €16 billion into French commercial property during the first three quarters of 2014. This is an increase of 45% over the same period in 2013, and already 5% more than the total amount invested last year.

According to a new property price index, real estate prices in Paris increased by almost 1% over the three months to September 2014.

 Mortgage interest rates that French banks offered to individual property buyers continued to fall during September, according to a new study.

One of the largest Canadian pension funds has acquired a property in Paris’s rue Blanche (9th arrondissement – district) from the Carlyle Group for €263 million.

Recent figures compiled by notaires (officials who handle property transactions) show that foreigners are buying property in and around Paris in greater numbers than at any time over the past 15 years.

This spacious 1 bedroom duplex apartment with soaring ceiling height is located just steps away from the Seine in the « Carré des Antiquaires », the exclusive section of Paris’ 7th arrondissement that is home to numerous antique dealers.

French weekly l’Express recently published its annual run-down of property prices in Paris, having questioned realtors in each arrondissement (district) to get their view of market trends. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th arrondissements – properties with flaws selling more slowly In the heart of Paris, foreigners are still seeking a pied-à-terre, but have become more […]

This stunning and extraordinary top floor 1 bedroom apartment is located in the heart of the historic 5th district, a mere 5 minute walk from the Pantheon, the place de l’Estrapade, the place de la Contrescarpe or rue Mouffetard. On the 4th floor with elevator of a neatly kept and private ensemble of buildings named « Résidences du […]

LBO France and Maple Knoll Capital have bought a total of 60,000m2 of office space in four locations for an undisclosed sum. LBO France will take control of a 17,000m2 building in Saint-Ouen, currently rented to Alstom Transports. Maple Knoll will manage the other three buildings in Velizy, Ivry-sur-Seine and Gentilly.

Lawyers do not handle real estate transactions in France. This is the job of notaires, public officials with specialized legal training appointed by the Minister of Justice. Now, the notaires’ fee structure is under review and their monopoly may be ended. The role and remuneration of notaires in France The role of the notaire is […]