The French property market has been a good investment for many foreign buyers over the last year with prices of flats and houses rising in the most sought after areas.  Prices in the Paris region have risen by between 3.8% and 6.2% for houses and flats, according to data release by government controlled Notaires de […]

Sales of Existing (Ancien) Apartments According to the most recent sales data available, from May to July 2012, 36,000 apartments were sold in Ile de France, marking a 21 to 22% decine compared to transactions concluded in the same time period in the two previous years.

In response to the stark reduction in the volume of real estate sales nationwide and the resulting loss in capital gains tax revenue, President Hollande proposed to reduce the capital gains tax on real estate sales – for a limited time.

Following an in-depth look at housing market behavior across Europe in recent years, the research arm of Savills Real Estate found that only Italy might be in for future drops in real estate prices.

 According to an annual study produced by the international mortgage specialist, Conti, France remains the most popular destination for international property investment among British buyers.

This is an elegant and charming 3 bedroom apartment (132,18 m² living space) with balconies and open views over the gorgeous park “Square du Temple” located in the Marais. Situated on the 1st floor (with elevator) of a well kept and prestigious Haussmannian building, the property has a lot of character.  It features

The 26th Biennale des Antiquaires in happening now in Paris, with 122 galleries displaying some of the world’s most exquisite fine jewelry, art, and antiques. If you’re in the market for a new slew of diamonds, the perfect piece to round out your art collection, or some period interior decor items to fill your new Parisian […]

“There will be a new record in Paris,” according to Thierry Delesalle, a spokesman for the notaries of Paris, during a recent press conference, adding that the leading indicators point to higher prices in September and October.  The pricing declines seen in the fourth quarter 2011 and first quarter of 2012 seem to have fizzled. […]

Real estate prices are rising in Paris, though property sales throughout France have slowed in the second quarter of 2012.  In contrast to Paris, prices are generally slightly lower elsewhere in France.

Last Thursday, the Chambre des Notaires in Paris held a special meeting open to the public to discuss the recent changes to the wealth and capital gains tax laws implemented by President Hollande.  Our managing partner, Kerstin Bachmann, was there in person to take notes.