France 'most popular European residential location'

A survey by Bank of Scotland International has found that six per cent of all respondents chose France as their desired residential location, in a poll that was topped by Australia, which secured ten per cent of the vote.

French Riviera: Prestige at a price

Today, the international allure of the south of France is stronger than ever and buying into that dream has never been more expensive. In the realm of rarefied real estate, the Côte d'Azur ranks among the bluest of blue chip investments.

Country focus France

With President Sarkozy newly instated, Patrick Leniston, country manager for EC Harris in France, reports on the construction issues that may affect the country’s future leader

Marriott plans for new Renaissance hotel in Paris

When the 118-room Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe opens its doors, it will be Bethesda-based Marriott's eighth hotel in the Paris metropolitan area. On the new hotel's site is a historic banquet and ballroom. The property will also contain retail space.

Mortgages Push French Household Debt To Record High

French families' indebtedness reached a record high last year, mainly due to real estate loans, while the government cut the country's public debt, the Bank of France said in a study published Tuesday. More...

France 'to become more property owner-orientated'

The election of incoming French president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to make France a more property owner-orientated place, a property expert has claimed.More...

Over two fifths of Britons (42 per cent) are interested in buying property abroad or moving

France topped the European destinations with 6 per cent of people wanting to move there, followed by Spain at 5 per centMore..

Changing French politics to boost property market

The election of Nicholas Sarkozy as France's president could have a positive influence on the country's property market, claims leading real estate experts Assetz.Mr Sarkozy's plans to introduce reform could help to boost France's economic performance and ensure a strong buy-to-let market as demand for property increases. More...

Property prospects in Sarkozy's France

Sarkozy's programme for office when he takes over from outgoing president Jacques Chirac will involve some radical changes, ones which have led to him being dubbed "the French Margaret Thatcher". All of this may leave those looking to invest in property in France wondering what effect this may have on the market.More...

CHANGING SPACES

As vacation season nears, visitors to Nantucket may discover that some of their favorite shops, galleries and other businesses have relocated since last summer.More...

KHS Real Estate Releases 2006 Paris City Market Report

In the city of Paris, the average squaremeter price for old and unoccupied apartments stood at € 5,772/ USD 7,842.99 during the 4th quarter 2006. Once again, the 6th arrondissement around “Saint Germain des Prés” has been the most expensive (€ 8,586/ USD 11,667.09 per squaremeter), followed by the 7th (“Musée d’Orsay”- “Invalides” - “Eiffel Tower”/ € 8,307/ USD 11,289 per m²) and the southern Marais ( 4th arrondissement, € 7,951/ USD 10,806.20).