Two expected changes to French tax law mean that some non-residents of France may be able to claim refunds of social charges payments and partial refunds of capital gains tax. But claims for refunds of payments made in 2013 must be filed by December 31st 2014.

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.

New research on global cities shows that luxury real estate investors have an increasing appetite for investing in alternative neighborhoods in established cities, including Paris.

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.

Buying a luxury apartment is a major investment. So you want to be sure you have all the information about it at your fingertips before you visit – and certainly before you buy.

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 […]