Prime France

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe.

Residential sales in 2021 sit 31% above their ten-year average.

The security and privacy Monaco offers is not going unnoticed by wealthy buyers. The pandemic has increased wealth inequality, but it has also led the super-rich to re-evaluate where and how they want…

Pensioners and second home owners will benefit from a reduced social charges rate for rental income, capital gains and investment income.

Traditionally, the property market in the South West lags the rest of France’s prime markets by six to 12 months, which suggests we are likely to see activity strengthen as French buyers continue to…

The pandemic-induced ‘call of the great outdoors’ saw mountain living catapulted back into the spotlight given the lifestyle it offers; fresh air, privacy, exploration, views and open space.

Despite a challenging backdrop France’s prime residential markets were resilient in 2020 as the pandemic sparked a reassessment of housing need amongst French buyers

The pandemic has sent activity in international markets into overdrive.

Despite the lack of certainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the worsening economic situation, the residential market in Greater Paris Region resisted well in 2020.

The UK’s departure from the European Union will have consequences for Brits with second homes in France, below we set out what these changes are and how we think they will impact the market