Market News
Good news in Paris for property investors
With Paris already looking very attractive to property investors, thanks to a mix of the ‘Macron effect’, ongoing low interest rates and the Brexit exodus from London, now there is a new reason for them to celebrate. In short, it looks highly likely that the… Read more
Ceiling set to double for micro-entrepreneurs
If there’s one thing we have come to know about Macron, it’s that he’s fearless when driving through changes to the labour laws – and, in one of the latest developments, there could be an important change affecting a number of our own clients. If… Read more
Airbnb backlash in Paris
Founded in 2008, Airbnb has been a stellar success story, enabling travellers to enjoy a truly local experience and homeowners to earn a bit on the side. But here in Paris, where lucrative holiday rentals are starting to cannibalise the entire property market, the authorities… Read more
Post-Brexit Currency Considerations for International Clients
In the wake of the Brexit decision, many of our clients and colleagues have had a number of questions for us regarding our predictions for the currency market and predictions for the real estate market. Read more
British Buyers Continue to be a Real Force in the Paris Market
The Paris market is on the move and the upturn observed in 2014 in the property market for non-residents is being confirmed in 2015, although the market is sensitive to political events and even mere rumours. British buyers continue to be a real force in the… Read more
Can I Use My Paris Apartment For Short-Term Rentals Or Airbnb?
In recent months there has been a lot of discussion and hearsay about short-term rentals and the Airbnb rentals situation for Paris. In response, we wanted to clarify the facts for our readers. On one hand, the Mairie of Paris has been very clear about… Read more
RELIGHT MY FIRE: BAN ON PARIS WOOD FIRES OVERTURNED
Recent plans to ban open wood fires in homes across the capital of France has been overturned by the French Ministry of Ecology, following consultation with environmental health officers allayed fears of pollution concerns. Read more
New Paris Rent Control Measures Bring Uncertainty To Paris Property Market
The French government is set to finalise amends to the controversial ALUR Housing Act, by the new French Housing Minister, Sylvia Pinel. Originally proposed by former Housing Minister Cecile Duflot, the ALUR Act’s aim is to regulate the rental values of properties, protect homeowners and… Read more
A WORK OF ART
VINGT PARIS OFFER SPECIALLY CURATED ART HOUSE WITH €1 MILLION ART COLLECTION
Leading boutique estate agent VINGT Paris, is delighted to offer a specially curated three bedroom Art House at Etoile Parc Monceau, complete with unique contemporary art works worth €1 million. Curated with works by Catherine Yass, Julian Opie, Daniel Arsham and Hans Christian Berg, the… Read more
