Expert advice, market analysis and practical guides for buying property in Paris. By the Home Select team.
Buyer's Guide
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The Pret Paris Logement (PPL) interest-free loan: conditions, amount and process in 2026
The Pret Paris Logement (PPL) at 0% grants 24,200 to 39,600 euros to first-time buyers in Paris. Conditions, income thresholds and PTZ combination in 2026.
Living area vs loi Carrez: the differences
Living area and loi Carrez surface: two different measurements. Ceiling height (1.80 m vs 2.20 m), tax impact and price per m2. Paris buyer's guide.
Buying Property via Life Annuity in Paris: How It Works, Calculations and Opportunities
Life annuity in Paris: bouquet, annuity payments, occupied vs vacant, return calculations and what a property hunter analyses before recommending a life annuity purchase.
Condominium common areas: rights and rules
General and special common areas in condominiums: definition, rights, obligations, works and shares. Practical guide for the Parisian buyer.
Paris
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Invalides and Ecole Militaire: the bourgeois calm of the 7th
Invalides and Ecole Militaire: price per m2, buyer profiles and field analysis of the 7th arrondissement by a Parisian property hunter.
Batignolles and Epinettes: The 17th Arrondissement's New Lease of Life
Batignolles and Epinettes are transforming the 17th arrondissement. Prices, atmosphere and buying advice from an experienced property hunter in Paris.
Canal Saint-Martin and Oberkampf: the Creative Paris That Keeps Rising in Value
Canal Saint-Martin and Oberkampf: price per sqm, micro-neighborhoods and analysis from a property hunter. The field guide to buying in the 10th-11th arrondissements.
Passy and La Muette: the Village Side of the 16th Arrondissement
Passy and La Muette reveal an unexpected face of the 16th arrondissement. Prices, micro-neighbourhoods and buying advice from a property hunter who works the ground.
Real Estate Market
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Family Apartments in Paris: Supply Is Shrinking, Prices Are Soaring
Family apartments in Paris: analysis of the growing scarcity of 3-4 bedroom units, impact on prices, and strategies for finding a large home in 2026.
Paris Property Barometer: Q1 2026
Paris property barometer Q1 2026: price per sqm by arrondissement, transaction volumes, selling times and trends in the Parisian market.
Mortgage rates in 2026: impact on the Paris property market
Analysis of the impact of 2026 mortgage rates on purchasing power in Paris: simulations by arrondissement, scissor effect and buyer strategies.
The Most Expensive Streets in Paris: Ranking and Analysis in 2026
Avenue Montaigne, Quai d'Orleans, Place des Vosges: the most expensive streets in Paris reach 25,000-30,000 euros/sqm. Ranking and analysis by Home Select, property hunters since 2011.
Property Hunter
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Property negotiation: behind the scenes of an offer at -8%
Complete account of a property negotiation in Paris: offer strategy, DVF data, structured arguments. How a property hunter achieves -8%.
Apartment Viewing with a Property Hunter: Why Their Expert Eye Changes Everything
What a property hunter sees during a viewing in Paris that you do not: co-ownership, noise, potential, hidden defects. On-the-ground insights.
Is an Apartment Hunter Worth It? Let Us Do the Math
2.5% fees vs 6% negotiation: is an apartment hunter in Paris a good investment? Full ROI calculation on a 600,000 euro purchase.
Apartment Hunter in Paris: 8 Common Misconceptions Debunked
A property hunter is too expensive, only for the wealthy, they choose for you... 8 common misconceptions about apartment hunters examined with full transparency.
Lifestyle
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Contemporary Architecture in Paris: Buildings That Are Reinventing the City
Discover Paris's remarkable contemporary buildings and their impact on the property market: prices, features, and neighbourhoods in 2026.
Preparing your move to Paris: practical guide and tips
Practical guide to preparing your move to Paris: parking permits, building access, administrative steps, average costs and tips specific to the French capital.
Facade Renovation in Paris: Obligations, Costs and Financial Aid in 2026
Facade renovation in Paris in 2026: ten-year obligation, average costs (50-150 euros/m2), financial aid and impact on your property's value.
The best panoramic viewpoints in Paris
The 10 best panoramic viewpoints in Paris: Eiffel Tower, Sacre-Coeur, Montparnasse, Buttes-Chaumont, Galeries Lafayette. Access and tips.
Investment
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Tourist furnished rental in Paris: new constraints, new calculations
Tourist furnished rental regulations in Paris in 2026: the Le Meur law, change of use, energy rating, micro-BIC vs actual expenses taxation. The complete guide for property owners.
Airbnb in Paris in 2026: What the Law Actually Allows (and Prohibits)
Airbnb regulations in Paris in 2026: maximum duration, registration, fines, compensation and real profitability. The complete guide for property owners.
Buying a studio in Paris to rent out: the complete calculation
Detailed simulation of a studio investment in Paris: price, fees, rent, charges and net yield in the 10th, 13th and 18th arrondissements. All 2026 figures.
Non-seasonal furnished rental in Paris: the complete guide for investors
Long-term furnished rental in Paris in 2026: LMNP status, taxation, landlord obligations and profitability compared to unfurnished rental.
Expats
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The EPC Explained for International Buyers: What You Need to Know
The French DPE (Energy Performance Certificate) decoded for international buyers: A-G rating, impact on prices, regulatory calendar.
Moving to Paris: The Complete Checklist for International Buyers
Every step for organising your move to Paris after a property purchase: bank, insurance, moving, administration, school.
Buying an Apartment in Paris from Abroad: A Step-by-Step Guide
Buying property in Paris as a non-resident: financing, taxation, notary power of attorney and remote support in 2026.
Investing in Paris as an American: the best neighborhoods in 2026
Guide to the best Paris neighborhoods for American buyers in 2026. Budget, atmosphere, international schools and return on investment.
Successful missions
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Urgent purchase after a quick sale: a 2-bedroom apartment secured in 18 days in the 10th
Urgent purchase after a quick sale: a 42 sqm 2-bedroom apartment found in 18 days in the 10th arrondissement. Budget 420,000 euros, 4.3% negotiation by our property hunter.
Single-parent family: a bright 3-bedroom found in Montmartre in the 18th
A single mother found a 55 sqm 3-bedroom in Montmartre with our property hunter. Budget 480,000 euros, 5.4% negotiation in the 18th arrondissement.
Rental investment: a profitable 22 sqm studio in the 17th arrondissement
Successful rental investment in the 17th arrondissement: a 22 sqm studio purchased for 215,000 euros with a gross yield of 4.7%. Found by our property hunter.
Young couple: a 3-bedroom flat with character found near Place Voltaire in the 11th
A young couple found a 3-bedroom Haussmann flat of 52 sqm with character near Voltaire in the 11th. Budget 520,000 euros, 3.8% negotiation by our property hunter.
Latest articles
284 The Pret Paris Logement (PPL) interest-free loan: conditions, amount and process in 2026
The Pret Paris Logement (PPL) at 0% grants 24,200 to 39,600 euros to first-time buyers in Paris. Conditions, income thresholds and PTZ combination in 2026.
Living area vs loi Carrez: the differences
Living area and loi Carrez surface: two different measurements. Ceiling height (1.80 m vs 2.20 m), tax impact and price per m2. Paris buyer's guide.
Buying Property via Life Annuity in Paris: How It Works, Calculations and Opportunities
Life annuity in Paris: bouquet, annuity payments, occupied vs vacant, return calculations and what a property hunter analyses before recommending a life annuity purchase.
Condominium common areas: rights and rules
General and special common areas in condominiums: definition, rights, obligations, works and shares. Practical guide for the Parisian buyer.
The property deposit: amount, release and disputes
The property deposit in France represents 5 to 10% of the price. Payment, escrow account, release, withdrawal and disputes: everything the buyer needs to know.
Condominium Summary Sheet: Complete Guide
The condominium summary sheet (fiche synthetique) summarises charges, voted works and seller debts. A mandatory loi Alur document to read before signing.
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