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Market report 2026: trends, prices, and outlook in France

After two years of marked slowdown, the French real estate market in 2026 is entering a phase of gradual recovery. Transaction volumes are picking up, prices are stabilizing overall, but the market has fundamentally changed: decisions are more rational, trade-offs more demanding, and property selection more selective.Through its son Point Marché Immobilier 2026, Engel & Völkers France provides a structured reading of market dynamics observed on the ground, based on analyses conducted by its teams in Paris, Lyon, and the French Riviera markets that are particularly representative of the new realities shaping the French property landscape.

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Market report 2026: trends, prices, and outlook in France

Why choose a sole agency agreement?
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A guideline to have your property classified as a historical monument
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Who are the foreign buyers acquiring properties in Paris?
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Differentiating a castle from a manor, a daunting task?
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What is a building by destination in the property sector?

In the property sector, there are many different ways of classifying different types of property. There are classifications based on age, historical value and location, but also with regard to furnishings, as is the case with buildings by destination.

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Owning a property classified as a historic monument: advantages and disadvantages

There are 43,000 listed buildings in France. This means that they are officially recognised by the State as being of significant value to France's artistic or historical heritage. Half of these listed properties belong to private owners and individuals. Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of owning a property classified as a historic monument.

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Engel & Völkers, your real estate partner in Nice

Nice, renowned throughout the world for its famous Promenade des Anglais, has long attracted artists and the European elite. Our luxury real estate agents will give you a better insight into this popular destination when buying or selling your dream property.

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The most important real estate laws in France

Pinel's Law, Carrez's Law, Alur's Law, these names seem familiar to us, without us sometimes knowing what they mean. These various laws generally bear the name of the minister who passed them. However, when it comes to real estate, each new political majority brings its own ideas, each new presidency wants to innovate. Indeed, real estate is a theme that affects all French people, all of whom are concerned at a given moment by the purchase or rental of a property, whether it is an apartment or a house. Here is a quick overview of four emblematic laws in the real estate sector.

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Real Estate Sale Provence and Côte d’Azur – Request a Quote

You want to sell your property on the best terms? Our team from Hyères to Menton will assist and guide you through the selling process. The quote of your house or apartment’s value must be as fair as possible. At Engel & Völkers, we use our expertise and knowledge of the Côte d’Azur real estate market to make an assessment.