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French property prices remain stable in the short term but are forecast to rise in 2015 and 2016

August 25, 2014

The Notaires de France (officials who handle property transactions) indicate that French property prices were stable at...

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French shopping mall company Klépierre is set to buy Dutch competitor Corio, giving it Europe-wide coverage and €21 billion of assets

August 21, 2014

French real estate firm Klépierre is poised to acquire Dutch rival Corio for €7.2 billion. Following the deal, the...

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The historic Concorde Opéra Paris hotel undergoes a major makeover

August 18, 2014

The Concorde Opéra Paris hotel is undergoing a significant restoration program, prior to re-branding as the Hilton Paris...

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The market for super-luxury properties in Paris remains buoyant

August 14, 2014

Super-luxury properties in Paris with a price tag of €10 million or more remain highly sought-after, according to...

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French mortgage interest rates remain low and some banks are reducing them further, say experts

August 4, 2014

French mortgage lenders are maintaining interest rates at a low level. This trend is likely to continue throughout the...

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The French property market is reviving in certain regions, notably in Paris

July 31, 2014

Property pundits have noted that prices have started to increase again in certain regions of France, particularly in...

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Paris is one of the most attractive cities in the world for business investment, according to a new survey

July 21, 2014

International business leaders rate Paris the third most attractive city in the world for business investment, according...

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The Napoleonic Code and property ownership and inheritance in France

July 17, 2014

The Napoleonic Code is the civil legal framework of France, established in 1804 by Napoleon Bonaparte. It sets out the...

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French Capital Gains Tax: the rules for individuals who have been fiscally domiciled in France

July 14, 2014

We have reported regularly on changes to the French capital gains tax (CGT) regime over the past two years....

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Middle Eastern investors are set to spend $180 billion on commercial real estate over the next decade, with Paris as a key target

July 10, 2014

New research shows that Middle Eastern investors will shell out $180 billion on commercial real estate worldwide over...

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Prime residential markets in Europe’s top cities: how does Paris compare?

July 7, 2014

A new report concludes that Paris offers increasingly good value compared with some other top European cities....

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Latest figures for Paris property prices show an “astonishing resistance” 

June 23, 2014

In recent decades, the resilient Paris real estate market has defied predictions of large falls in price. And, in its...

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