What is a family apartment in Paris? How do I find it?
Generally, couples start considering looking for a family apartment in Paris when they are expecting their first (or second) child. At this moment, many questions naturally surface: can we afford to stay in Paris, knowing that a more spacious home will necessarily cost more? Is it really profitable for the youngest to live in the capital? What are the advantages and limitations of a family life in Paris, and how do you find the accommodation that meets all your needs? For this life project, the support of a HOME SELECT property hunter will definitely be beneficial!
The family apartment market in Paris: what opportunities?
We can talk about a family apartment in Paris when we place ourselves on properties of more than 80 square meters, with at least two to three bedrooms... Housing that is between 80 and 110 square meters in area is difficult to find in the capital, since they represent only about 10% of the market.
And if you need even more space for a large family, know that properties between 110 and 150 square meters in area represent 5% of sales... Finally, beyond 150 square meters, we fall to 3% of transactions.
In other words, family apartments in Paris are particularly complicated to find. When a home of this type is put on sale, offers generally flow very quickly, several buyers compete... And those who do not have a sufficiently solid file struggle to find housing.
Which districts are best for a family life in Paris?
It's in the 16E district where the share occupied by goods of this type is the highest (15%). The 16E is followed by the 15E (with a 10% share) and the 17E (with a 9% share). Overall, we therefore recommend giving preference to these districts to the west of the capital, in which the market for family apartments is slightly better supplied than elsewhere.
As soon as we are looking for a more central position, in the 5E, 6E Or 7E for example, the proportion of properties that exceed 80 square meters falls below 5%. It is not impossible to find a large apartment in these areas, but they are extremely rare... You must therefore be both patient and methodical to succeed in finding them.
Our advice for finding a family apartment in Paris
Understanding the state of the local market
Always start by defining all of your search criteria, so you have a clear idea of what you want in your family apartment in Paris (and what you don't want, of course!).
Then, be well informed about the market and the opportunities, the districts in which you are most likely to find. For example, if you dream of a beautiful home in a Haussmannian building, you should know that the plans of these properties with a large double living room are generally not optimized for families, as there are not enough rooms inside.
Deciphering ads to react methodically
You don't have time to get lost in uninteresting visits, because the search for a family apartment in Paris is already very complex and time-consuming. To optimize your chances of finding the ideal place to stay, we recommend that you take the time to analyze all the ads, so as to visit only when there is an obvious appeal.
Look for the windows in the photos of the property, to ensure that there are no vis-a-vis, check if there is an elevator for the apartments located at a height, make sure that there is no major work to do if you want an interior that you can move into quickly.
It is not always easy for an individual to properly decode all the ads, which can hide both good and bad surprises. If you are short on time and have difficulty understanding these contents, entrust your search to a HOME SELECT apartment hunter specialized in the field.
Know how to be extremely reactive
In a market as competitive as that of family apartments in Paris, you must be methodical and serious when doing your research, if you want to have chances of attracting the seller's attention with your offer to purchase.
In this sense, your application file must already be carefully completed at the time of the visit. In this way, if you are interested in the property, all you have to do is transmit it, you can be reactive.
Very often, you also need to be able to come and visit a property during the day, including during office hours, so as not to be overwhelmed by other buyers who are more available. So if you are short on time, entrust the research work to a HOME SELECT professional who will go to the site of the visit for you, with a solid file to present for you.
Opening the door to the periphery when looking for a family apartment in Île-de-France?
Many families dream of being able to stay in Paris to have a quality real estate heritage, to have many ideas for daily outings, to take advantage of all the services and facilities of the capital, but also to send children to school in major schools.
However, it may also be appropriate to get slightly out of focus, especially when you want more space for a family apartment near Paris, if you dream of a house or why not a small private garden. Some cities on the outskirts are developing and, with the deployment of the “Grand Paris” project, new metro lines are making it easier for residents to travel... You can also ask an apartment hunter for advice, to make sure you choose the right destination to enjoy the best possible quality of life.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN FINDING A FAMILY APARTMENT IN PARIS? OUR ADVICE
Living with a family in the heart of Paris is possible and does not necessarily mean making concessions on your daily comfort, quite the opposite. Indeed, in some neighborhoods, there are sublime apartments perfectly suited to family life, composed of many bedrooms, beautiful living rooms and sometimes even a master suite with private bathroom. To access these properties, you must naturally know how to conduct your research, but also ideally be accompanied by an apartment hunter who can support your application and negotiate in your favor.
A few tips for moving into a large apartment in Paris
The Parisian real estate market, which is particularly tense, offers few opportunities: you have to know how to seize opportunities when they present themselves to you, otherwise you risk looking for your future apartment for a long time (or even longer). If you use a HOME SELECT apartment hunter to move with your family to Paris, you are already giving yourself more chances to find what you are looking for: we can guide you at all stages of your project, so that you can make it a reality in the best possible conditions.
Have a clear idea of your needs
First of all, when you start looking for a family apartment in Paris, you must know very clearly what you need, what you need and which criteria are, on the contrary, prohibitive. Indeed, if you do not draw up a complete set of specifications, you risk getting lost from ad to ad, having difficulty identifying the most interesting properties for you, and finally wasting a lot of time and energy.
At HOME SELECT, we are used to helping our customers to methodically and precisely design their specifications. Capable of putting ourselves in the shoes of our interlocutors and imagining their way of life, we quickly identify their expectations and we succeed in developing a faithful robot portrait of the ideal home.
Control the market and the prices that are charged
Family apartments in Paris are large apartments, often located in buildings with character (Haussmannian style, for example). These naturally cost more than T3 or T4, insofar as they have a much larger living area, with more than three or four bedrooms. In order to target your visits and to know how to identify the most interesting offers, you need to know the Parisian real estate market, and more particularly that of family apartments. You can find out more by going to agencies, but also consult ads on the Internet — this will allow you to become familiar with this universe. But to move forward intelligently, the ideal is to be supported by a HOME SELECT property hunter who will manage to provide you with all his expertise.
At HOME SELECT, each apartment hunter works in a specific sector, based on their knowledge. Not only do we understand the general trends in the real estate market, but we also know all the details that can change the situation: a construction project in a neighborhood, the arrival of a new subway line, noise pollution, and much more.
Visit the neighborhood several times to get a glimpse of the atmosphere
Before even adding a neighborhood to your list of sought-after areas to move into a family apartment in Paris, you need to take the temperature on the ground. Indeed, a neighborhood that seems pleasant “on paper” may be noisy in some streets, or not well maintained enough for your taste for example. The presence of a bar that is particularly busy in the evening nearby — or a nightclub — can also be prohibitive. The ideal is therefore to go to the neighborhoods and districts that interest you at least once, and several times at several different times of the day. This way, you will have more certainty about the quality of life on site and it will help you make your purchase decision more calmly.
At HOME SELECT, we share with you our knowledge about the real estate market, but also that concerning neighborhoods, urban planning projects and life on the various streets in which we work. Above all, we are actors in the field: every day, we travel to visit apartments, chat with neighborhood residents who are aware of potential sales and simply immerse ourselves in the atmosphere. Through us, you ensure that you have an interlocutor in front of you who is perfectly aware of the strengths and weaknesses of each place of life.
Entrust your project to a trusted professional
If you want to move into a large Parisian apartment, you cannot embark on this big project alone. Indeed, the market is generally tight, the offers are not numerous enough to meet all requests and many buyers have difficulty getting their application files validated. In order to give you the maximum chance of succeeding in becoming the owner of a beautiful apartment in the heart of Paris, entrust the search to someone whose job it is, like a HOME SELECT property hunter. Unlike real estate agencies, which are more there to protect the interests of the seller, our objective is to support buyers and ensure that their project is carried out in the best conditions. Also, beware of scams: if someone pretends to be able to sell you a list of goods, avoid falling into the trap at all costs, because this well-known practice still causes many people to lose money.
At HOME SELECT, our first objective is to fulfill those of the buyer. All our actions are carried out in your interest, and only in your interest. By using our services, you ensure that you always have a professional available to answer your questions, help you with research, and give you information on which offers are the most attractive.
Prepare some papers before the visit
If you are visiting a family apartment in Paris that meets all your criteria, you cannot afford to waste precious hours on your project. Indeed, in Paris more than anywhere else, the market lives at a frenzied pace. While many homes sell in a few days at most, some do not even have time to be communicated to the market: they are sold “off-market”, because buyers have heard about selling by word of mouth. To avoid wasting time and to show the seriousness of your application, come and visit the property with a minimum of papers prepared already. This will make it easier for you to gain the trust of sellers, by proving your responsiveness. Of course, you cannot already have the credit, because these are elements that come into play later in the transaction. That said, nothing prevents you from preparing an offer to purchase letter, on which you will simply have to add the price at which you propose to finalize the transaction.
At HOME SELECT, we are there to support buyers at all stages of a purchase, from the first research to the signature at the notary, and even beyond for moving in if necessary. We have a perfect command of the formalities involved in drafting a purchase offer, and we can also help you negotiate methodically, without taking too many risks. Having us by your side when you visit gives you a maximum chance of becoming an owner as quickly as possible!
Request a professional for post-purchase services
Buying a family apartment in Paris probably involves a more or less significant change in life for you: you will integrate a new neighborhood, live near new leisure facilities, change your usual stores and enroll children in new schools. To better approach this milestone in your life, do not only look for a professional who helps you buy, but rather someone who helps you after the purchase, on the move in for example. This help will allow you to consider the transition more calmly, and to benefit from it in the best way.
At HOME SELECT, we are not only available to assist you in the search for an apartment in Paris. Indeed, we also offer a wide range of post-purchase services: we help you move in, enroll children in their new school and much more — we adapt to your needs and your lifestyle.
Choosing the best neighborhoods to move into a large apartment in Paris
It is not enough to know what type of apartment you want to move to Paris as a family: you must also target the neighborhoods and districts that are right for you, according to what you expect in practice. Several areas are particularly suited to family life in the heart of Paris.
Western Paris, ideal for all families
The most family-friendly neighborhoods in Paris are mainly located in the western part of the city. In this sense, the 14E, 15E And 16E boroughs are particularly interesting, and widely acclaimed by families.
For example, if you want to move into a beautiful Haussmann building, you can focus on the Passy district in the 16E borough. It is popular for its peaceful streets, but also for its numerous green spaces.
With its Georges Brassens Park and MontSouris Park, the 14E Arrondissement, a little further north, is also one of the places that families love.
Renowned schools in the family districts of Paris
If you move to a district adapted to family life in Paris, you will be able to take advantage of its facilities, and in particular its schools. In the most upscale neighborhoods, there are very prestigious establishments, where you know that your children will always have an excellent level. When looking for your apartment in Paris, do not hesitate to focus your research on areas close to the schools you are interested in, without forgetting to anticipate the next few years, when your children will enter middle school, high school or higher education. To help you identify the best reputable schools, you can look at the rankings that can be found all over the Internet: according to Le Figaro Étudiant, the best college in Paris in 2021 is the Stanislas private college in the 6E borough.
The presence of numerous green spaces, a real plus for children and their parents
Moving to the heart of Paris allows you to be close to your workplace, all shops and infrastructures useful in daily life. But you must not forget, too, that your children need to exercise and enjoy the outdoors... Knowing that adults also appreciate being able to recharge their batteries in green spaces. The best family neighborhoods in Paris are those that offer pleasant amenities, large green spaces and well-maintained parks. We necessarily like to live in a large apartment near Parc Monceau between the 8E And the 17E arrondissement, but also on the side of the Bois de Boulogne in the 16E, among other natural places.
Neighborhoods that are more affordable and perfect for small families in eastern Paris
Although western Paris is very popular with its large family apartments, beautiful parks, and charming neighborhoods, it's not the only area you can move into with your kids. Indeed, eastern Paris is also tending to seduce more and more households, especially those who are medium-sized (with one or two children). Here, there are more modest family apartments, with 3 or 4 rooms, perfect for a smaller family. Since they are smaller, they are sold at lower prices and therefore more affordable... But beware: these highly sought-after homes are often difficult to obtain, due to market tension. Always keep in mind that to buy in good conditions, it is best to do so with a HOME SELECT property hunter.
