The Abbey of Pontlevoy in Loir-et-Cher did not find any takers at an auction organized in late December. Now no one knows what will become of the building – common trend for religious buildings looking for buyers, and a lot of questions arise. Built in 1034, the Abbey of Pontlevoy has 8,900 square meters of […]

The wealthiest individuals in the world invest about 9% of their wealth in real estate. With London topping the chart as their preferred city, Paris is not so far behind with 5th place in a new study by Wealth X. The super-rich agree, Paris real estate is a worthy investment. More wealthy individuals, more high-end […]

Paris lost nearly 14,000 inhabitants between 2009 and 2014. A decline that is worrying the government and that has been linked to the real estate market. There are apparently fewer residents in the city of Paris. According to the latest figures published by INSEE, Paris lost 13,660 inhabitants between 2009 and 2014, going from 2,234,105 inhabitants […]

The 2017 elections are all the talk in France right now, and we have to wonder: what are the candidates’ plans for real estate, and what impact could the election have on the real estate market? The French will be voting for their president on April 23, 2017. The two front-runners will then make it […]

Taking place quietly under our feet, the Grand Paris project is one of the top infrastructure projects in the world and is expected to significantly increase property values surrounding Paris. The ambitious regional planning project that is the Grand Paris seeks to transform the Paris area into a major global urban center, improving the living […]

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 […]

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 […]