Paris is beautiful in all 4 seasons: from the cherry blossoms arrive to announce spring; in summer the light reflecting of the buildings; the autumn strolling through one of the many parks; and when rarely covered in powdery snow She looks precious. You can live you dream here, walking from café, to boulangeries to get the freshest croissant, strolling along the Seine, sitting on a bench reading or just lingering observing people…
We all know of her qualities with food, art, shopping, and beautiful buildings…
The sales prices in Paris are from middle of the range 7,800 euro m2 up to the high end of 16,000 euro m2. (Year to date ultimo Nov 2015). The Parisian real estate market has been relatively stable the past years. If you look at the entire Parisian market over a ten year period of time real estate prices have increased a whooping +46,1 %.
As a potential buyer in Paris, France I would recommend you following three things:
One
Have a valid copy of your passport with you. And a scanned file of it so the agent can get a copy due to the law of TRACFIN where the agents have to identify the buyers.
Two
Contact your agent in advance – as we especially in Paris have many tourists thinking we can do a ” tour de chambre” just for the fun of it the few hours they are in town. We will not offer to do so as we work with serious buyers and sellers only! Often in France the owner or a representative of such will be present at a viewing. Hence they need to be notified well in advance.
Three
Do your homework too… Which of the 20 arrondissements – areas of Paris do you prefer and – or think of what lifestyle suits your personality? What purpose would you be buying for? If you will need a mortgage talk to the lender in advance. How many rooms do you need? View? Etc.. The more you have reflected the more likely you are considered a serious buyer and treated seriously by your agent. If you are serious and need guidance feel free to contact us too!
Vive the City of Lights – the most beautiful capital in the world – la Belle Paris!
Marie Dell Kahl
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