The market for real estate begins to suffer from the crisis. In 2012, property prices are expected to drop in about half of the 25 major cities in the world, according to the latest forecasts of the British cabinet Knight Frank.
Asian cities may be particularly affected by any action taken by governments to limit the [...]

15.11.2011. While the new laws of the government do not help the real estate market, the reactions of banks are encouraging. According to the study of the Mortgage Observatory CSA, the mortgage remains stable with an average of 3.86% …

25.10.2011. The trend now is reversing. According to notaries, the property prices in Paris will officially decline in October.
To establish their projections, notaries are basing their conclusions on preliminary contracts signed earlier this summer. The pre-contracts signed between June and July showed 1% decline of rates, bringing the price of Parisian square meter from 8650 to 8570 €.

07.10.2011. In order to denounce the new tax on real estate revenues, professionals raise the issue of a new price increase.
Ten days after being adopted by the parliament, the reform on the real estate revenue continues to be the subject of disagreement.

20.09.2011. In France, signing a home loan is still considered the most permanent placement.

29.07.2011. Despite the rising prices and mortgage rates, the prices on Paris market do not fall whatsoever. On top of that all this despite the summer period. Indeed, the average price per square meter has exceeded 8,000 euros.

06.04.2011 From the Riviera to Paris, through the posh ski resorts of the Alps, the prices of villas and luxury apartments are becoming extremely high.

25.02.2011. In the Paris area and in the provinces, foreigners dominate the market for upscale housing. If necessary, they do not hesitate to negotiate.

02.02.2011. Notaries in France present their outlook for the year 2011. The cities and areas with high demand could increase by 10%, while the less desirable areas could increase from 3 to 5%.

18.11.2010. According to the credit broker Empruntis.com, the stabilizing trend is confirmed for the home loans rates. “Some downward and upward movements were observed in some regions and some times, but there are minimal,” says the broker.