Property prices in France have risen for the fifth consecutive quarter in a row, with an average rise of 3.3%, and 4.3% for properties outside of Paris.

A report by the FNAIM also noted that the average price of property sold by FNAIM agents had risen by 6.8% so far this year, which means that if you are looking to invest in French property, now could be a good time with prices continuing to rise.

Despite these rises, however, agents are urging sellers not to get too excited. Trevor Leggett of agent Leggett Immobilier stated: “Further headlines of house price rises need to be treated with caution. It is important that vendor’s expectation levels remain realistic. Sensible pricing will mean that transaction levels remain consistent and both buyers and sellers will benefit.”

The FNAIM report stated that “prices should become more stable and even fall by the end of the year”. The French property market continues to receive interest from both local and international buyers, particularly in the luxury end of the market.

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