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What is happening to house prices in France in 2027? After the slowdown in property sales and mortgage lending, the French housing market is beginning to find a new balance. We look at the latest trends, explain why prices differ so much between regions and consider where buyers may still find good value.
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If you are thinking of buying or building a new house in France, the award-winning architects, François Brunner & Olga Sanina, have provided some key professional advice about how to build a new house in France - the costs, the pitfalls and how to get it right. I also have obtained some key information from Paddy Gibbins, Managing Director of Artaxa Estate Agency, about the process for buying land in France to build a house.
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Our prediction for the French property market in 2027 is cautiously optimistic. We expect more properties to change hands, although we do not anticipate another property boom or a dramatic increase in house prices. After several years of postponing decisions, homeowners may simply be ready to move again.
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In this article, we examine current French mortgage rates, the outlook for 2027, the state of the French property market and how foreign buyers can obtain a mortgage in France. French mortgage rates have fallen considerably from their peak in early 2024, with average interest rate on new French housing loans standing at 3.32% in August 2026, compared with 4.17% in January 2024.
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The village of Aniane, is great place to buy a house in South France. This Southern French village is very beautiful and is served by excellent transport connections. From a property investment perspective, properties in Aniane can enjoy very good annual rental yields from summer holiday rentals, as well as long winter lets.
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There are a number of reasons why the village of Nezignan l'Eveque in South France has become such a property hotspot in the last 10 years. It is located close to the Mediterranean beaches, it has excellent transport links, property prices are rising and it is one of the prettiest villages in the Languedoc.
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The coastal town of Marseillan in the Languedoc South France, has over the last 10 years become one of the most popular places to buy a house in France. It is pretty easy to see why. In short, Marseillan is the perfect place to buy a holiday home or to live in South France.
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The coastal town of Meze is a real gem of a place to live in the South of France and an excellent location to buy a house in France. Meze is an old fishing village with a lovely harbour area and two sandy beaches and fast becoming a property hot spot in South France.
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We often get asked by clients to identify the best places to buy a house in France. It is not always easy because the property search criteria is influenced by personal choice. But I actually think that the pretty village of Neffies is a good place to buy in Southern France because it ticks a lot of boxes for property buyers.
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There are 5 villages close to the historic town of Pezenas in the South of France, which I think represent the best places to buy a house in France during 2023. The property prices here are very stable (having risen by over 15% in the last 3 years) and these locations offer the chance to gain considerable rental return.
- Iain Laverock
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I was on a plane a few years back and the man next to me asked the same question that I always get asked: "Why did you move to France?". It is a simple question, with a complex answer. But also, isn't it obvious why you would move to France?
More about buying property in France
10 practical points to help you buy the right property in the right area.
Property prices, regional differences and where you may find better value.
Land, construction costs, permits and the main expenses to consider.
Buying a newly built home directly from a French property developer.
Areas offering value, rental demand and longer-term investment potential.
Browse our long term rentals in France — ideal for house hunters.
