Luxury Real Estate: A Safe-Haven Investment

On the occasion of the inauguration of its new headquarters in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, at 170 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Engel & Völkers France looks back on its performance in the first half of the year and draws the following conclusion: in the face of challenging geopolitical conditions and the volatility of financial assets, high-end residential real estate confirms its role as a safe-haven investment. This new location reflects the brand’s ambition to become a leader in the luxury real estate market.

In search of security, investors are increasingly turning to tangible and sustainable assets. Luxury real estate fully meets these expectations, combining stability, practical use, and long-term value appreciation potential.

In the first half of 2025, this trend translated into strong growth in activity, notably with property viewings in Paris up 18% and valuation requests up 41% compared to 2024.

All our indicators are positive: high-end residential real estate continues to demonstrate resilience and attractiveness, as evidenced by our growth, with a +43.3% increase in revenue from sales agreements in Paris in the first half of 2025.

Cette dynamique s’appuie sur plusieurs leviers :

• France’s attractiveness is driven by its renowned art of living, exceptional heritage, diverse landscapes, and high-quality infrastructure. The country continues to exert strong appeal among investors. In an uncertain environment, luxury real estate offers a valuable balance between security, long-term value appreciation, and quality of life. It meets the expectations of those seeking both durability and usability.

• A lasting wealth strategy that makes luxury real estate both a protective and high-performing investment. These properties provide long-term wealth transmission and naturally adapt to evolving lifestyles: remote work, second homes becoming primary or semi-primary residences, and the pursuit of a better quality of life.

• Luxury real estate is not defined solely by a high price, but by the combination of rare criteria: exceptional location, architectural quality, noble materials, and high-end amenities (retractable pools, home automation, sauna, etc.). Like a diamond, each property is unique and designed to offer an unparalleled living experience.

• Sought-after areas such as Paris, the French Riviera, and the Côte Fleurie in Deauville attract a diverse clientele: French families, expatriates returning to France, and international high-net-worth individuals. The increase in foreign buyers, particularly Americans, further confirms France’s appeal in the real estate market. Of the last 10 transactions completed by Engel & Völkers above €3 million, 7 were made by international buyers.

"In a world seeking stability, investors are turning to tangible, sustainable, and meaningful assets. Luxury real estate goes beyond the notion of investment it represents a legacy and a living experience. It is this human and timeless dimension that gives full meaning to our profession," says Alexis Caquet, President of Engel & Völkers France.

A Clear Segmentation of the Paris Market in the First Half of 2025

• Moins de 1 million d’euros : des biens situés notamment dans des quartiers en devenir, prisés par une clientèle locale ou des primo-investisseurs.

• Entre 1 et 3 millions d’euros : idéal pour les familles et expatriés à la recherche de résidences principales ou secondaires proches des commodités. Nous enregistrons sur ce segment une hausse de 15 % des transactions.

• Au-delà de 3 millions d’euros : hôtels particuliers, penthouses, propriétés d’exception. Ce segment, symbole de rareté et de prestige, suscite un intérêt croissant, avec une demande en progression de 22 % au premier semestre.

Acteur majeur de ce marché, Engel & Völkers France renforce son rôle d’intermédiaire de confiance auprès des clientèles les plus exigeantes, en quête de repères solides dans un monde en mutation permanente.

Engel & Völkers France s’appuie sur un réseau de 350 agents répartis entre Paris, la Côte d’Azur, Deauville, et désormais Lyon, nouvelle étape de son expansion nationale. Grâce à son logiciel métier (CRM) mondial exclusif, la marque connecte en temps réel les biens les plus rares aux acheteurs les plus exigeants, dans plus de 35 pays.

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- Below €1 million: properties located in up-and-coming neighborhoods, popular among local buyers and first-time investors

• Between €1 million and €3 million: ideal for families and expatriates seeking primary or secondary residences close to amenities. This segment recorded a 15% increase in transactions

• Above €3 million: private mansions, penthouses, and exceptional properties. This segment, a symbol of rarity and prestige, is experiencing growing interest, with demand up 22% in the first half of the year

A key player in this market, Engel & Völkers France strengthens its role as a trusted intermediary for the most demanding clients, seeking stability in an ever-changing world.

Engel & Völkers France relies on a network of 350 agents across Paris, the French Riviera, Deauville, and now Lyon—marking a new step in its national expansion. Through its exclusive global CRM, the brand connects the most unique properties with the most discerning buyers in real time, across more than 35 countries.

A unique expertise serving an international clientele in search of excellence.

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