Mortgage rates and favorable currency exchange rates make buying in France affordable

In a city where median rents reach €39 ($42) per square foot, an innovative housing solution is allowing some lucky residents to live in prestigious Paris neighborhoods for a fraction of the market rate. Through temporary occupancy contracts, a concept borrowed from the Netherlands, select Parisians are finding homes in prime locations – including the […]

With less than six months until France’s ambitious thermal efficiency regulations take effect, Paris’s real estate market faces unprecedented challenges as landlords scramble to comply or risk losing their ability to rent properties. The countdown has begun for Paris’s property owners. Starting January 2025, properties with a G-rating in the Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE) will […]

In a landmark decision that will reshape Paris’s tourist accommodation landscape, French parliamentarians have definitively adopted new legislation targeting the short-term rental market. This comprehensive reform, which received strong cross-party support, marks the most significant transformation of Paris’s rental market in recent years, introducing sweeping changes that will affect thousands of property owners across the […]

The latest report from the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the French real estate market. This analysis offers valuable insights for discerning Paris enthusiasts and real estate investors, examining nationwide findings and their implications for Paris real estate buyers. The French Housing […]

As a seasoned real estate advisor with practices in both Paris, France and Silicon Valley, California, I’ve had the unique opportunity to navigate two highly competitive yet distinctly different real estate markets. The recent settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States has brought to light a crucial aspect of our […]

An overview of mortgage rules and regulations for foreign property investors Investing in French real estate has always been an alluring prospect for international buyers. With its picturesque landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich cultural heritage, France offers a compelling mix of lifestyle and financial benefits. But the ever-changing rules and regulations for purchasing property as […]

Keep these useful apps close by at all times during your next trip to Paris Visiting Paris to explore properties and neighborhoods can be a lot of fun and is certainly exciting, but navigating the city efficiently requires having the right tools at your fingertips. To ensure your trip is smooth and enjoyable, we’ve compiled […]

Plus, two off-market properties that can legally rent out short-term, the perfect mix of personal use and investment over the long-term. Paris, a global economic hub and one of the world’s most visited cities, offers a unique blend of stability, demand, and profitability for real estate investors that few other markets can match. Investing in […]

It seems that you cannot get together with friends nowadays without someone bringing up fauna and flora and how best to take care of your pipes.  But not many folks in Paris are eager to help you take care of the pipes in your apartment.  Never mind that you renovated it when you bought it.  […]

In the quest for a home in Paris, there’s a question: What must the seller provide at closing? The main rule requires the seller to give what the sales contract says. Unfortunately, there can be problems, like kitchens without necessary equipment or missing cellars, leading to disagreements. The key part of this property sale process […]