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.

If you are buying a property in France in 2027 then you need to be aware of the real estate taxation costs involved. Often the French property taxes can have a big hit on people's budgets. In this article, Paddy Gibbins, from Artaxa Real Estate, gives you the in's and out's of all the different French Property taxes.

If you are investing in property in France in 2027, where should you buy? Where can you pick up property in France at reasonable prices? Which areas of France offer the best return on investment? Where can you expect strong capital growth? Where are the best places to live in France? The answer is the South of France.

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.

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.

We often get asked by clients for help and assistance in finding suitable renovation properties in Southern France. I recently met with two award-winning Architects, François Brunner and Olga Sanina, so I took the opportunity to ask them some of the typical questions about house renovation in France and the pitfalls to avoid when renovating property. 

What if I told you that there is an area of France, close to the Mediterranean coast, where you can still buy property at very reasonable prices and potentially earn a gross rental yield of 7–10% a year? Sounds too good to be true? Well, let me give you some food for thought.

Ever thought of owning your own home in the South of France and using it to fund your retirement. An impossible dream? Here we explain how owning a buy-to-let investment property in the South of France could be a lot easier than you thought and why 2027 is the right time to buy property in South France.

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.

Discover how to make your French holiday home work harder by combining summer holiday lets with longer-term winter rentals. We look at rental income, marketing, property management and the practical decisions that help owners avoid expensive mistakes.

The role of a Notaire in France is often characterised as being nothing more than a glorified tax collector. But they do provide some key services when buying a property in France. All property purchases in France must be conducted through a professionally licensed Notaire. The Notaire or Notary is a French lawyer, trained specifically in French property law. 

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.

With a growing number of holiday homes in France being advertised for weekly and monthly rentals, now is the time to get smart about promoting your second home in France. Here is our top 10 guide to promoting your French property for short and long term rentals.

If you are considering investing in property in the South of France in 2027, our investment property rental calculator examines the potential returns from different types of properties. Depending on the purchase price, location and rental demand, gross rental yields could range from around 6% to 10%, combining summer holiday lets with longer winter rentals.