A monumental archaeological discovery has been unearthed in the heart of Paris: a vast necropolis dating back to the 2nd century, containing no fewer than 50 Roman graves and their skeletons. This significant discovery is the largest Gallo-Roman necropolis of Lutetia, of which no remains had been found since the 19th century. The discovery was […]

The real estate market in France is facing a difficult time, with the spring season showing no signs of bringing a revival in activity. Prices are continuing to fall, although rural areas are still showing progress while the Top 10 cities are experiencing a decline. Buyers are now able to negotiate prices, with Paris seeing […]

When the mobilité lease was first made its debut in Paris, it seemed unlikely to generate much interest.  After all, how many people could be looking for mid-term rentals of one month or more?  Those on sabbaticals, work assignments, or semesters abroad to be sure, but tourists who typically stay for a week or less […]

The Olympics are coming next year and rental prices are likely to be off the charts.  Property owners have a one-time opportunity to cash in on the rental revenue while getting out of town and escaping the crowds.  Even if you don’t generally rent your property, if you have the ability to put your personal […]

Starting from January 1 to June 30, 2023, all owners of residential real estate (whether individuals or companies) in France are required to declare the occupancy status of their properties on the “Manage my real estate” page of the impots.gouv.fr website. This is a new reporting obligation mandated by the Finance Act. The declaration must […]

If you are considering purchasing a property in France, it is important to be aware of the lending criteria banks use when considering a loan application. Certain requirements and conditions must be met in order to secure a loan for your property purchase. Non-resident best-buy table    For purchases up to €2 million, lenders will […]

The French Ministry of Economy and Finance, also known as Bercy, is concerned about the declining rate of real estate loans being granted to French citizens. To address this issue, they are evaluating ways to ease the rules governing access to credit, specifically the standards aimed at protecting against over-indebtedness. Since January 1, 2022, French […]

Why you shouldn’t low ball your price or budget when looking for real estate in Paris:  It might seem logical to give your low end budget when talking to real estate agencies in Paris because, of course, you don’t want to leave money on the table, or be taken advantage of, but you might be […]

The market is contracting but is still above the average for the past 10 years. The downward trend in real estate sales continued with 38,060 older homes sold in the Paris region from November 2022 to January 2023, compared to 42,610 a year earlier, a decline of 11%. The causes of this slowdown have not […]

The prospect of owning a property in Paris, whether it is an elegant pied-à-terre in Saint-Germain-dés-Près or a cozy place in the Marais, can be daunting.  In a country where the language and customs might not be familiar to you yet, you need someone looking out for your interests. Our clients have been asking us to […]