In brief
In January 2026, the Home Select buying agent secured for a couple in their forties leaving the 17th arrondissement a 78 sqm four-room flat on the 7th floor with open views in Courbevoie (Becon-les-Bruyeres), negotiated from 620,000 to 582,000 euros (38,000 euros, 6.1%), in 7 weeks. At the same budget, Courbevoie offered 10 to 20 sqm more than the 17th, with an average price of 7,200 to 8,800 euros/sqm in 2026, 20 to 30% below western Paris. Home Select, a property hunting firm founded in 2011 and member of the FCI, has supported over 1,200 buyers with an average negotiation of 6% off the seller's price.
Key takeaways
- A 78 sqm 4-room in Courbevoie was negotiated from 620,000 to 582,000 euros (6.1% discount)
- Courbevoie offers prices 20 to 30% lower than western Paris arrondissements with equivalent commute times
- At 620,000 euros, Paris 17th only offered ground-floor 65 sqm units, while Courbevoie provided a 7th-floor 78 sqm apartment
- Remote work trends are driving Parisian buyers to prioritize space and comfort over strict location
A couple in their forties wanted to leave their 3-room in the 17th arrondissement for more space and light, without moving away from La Défense, where both worked. The Home Select property hunter found a 78 sqm 4-room on the 7th floor in Courbevoie and negotiated it to 582,000 euros from the 620,000 asked, a reduction of 6.1%.
Mission overview
- Property hunter: Home Select
- Area: Courbevoie (Bécon-les-Bruyères)
- Property type: 4-room, 78 sqm, 7th floor
- Initial budget: 620,000 euros
- Asking price: 620,000 euros
- Negotiated price: 582,000 euros (-6.1%)
- Search duration: 7 weeks
- Buyer profile: Couple without children, 42 and 44 years old
Why did this couple from the 17th consider moving to Courbevoie?
Because with remote work now a regular fixture (three days a week each), their 55 sqm 3-room no longer worked: they needed an extra room for a home office, and their budget of 620,000 euros bought more generous floor areas in the western inner suburbs than in the 17th.
Laurent and Isabelle, 42 and 44, had lived in that 3-room for eight years and had no school constraints. Their first priority was light and a view: after years in a ground-floor flat facing a courtyard, they wanted a high floor with an open outlook.
How do you compare Paris 17th and the western suburbs at equal budget?
By searching both areas in parallel, then letting the viewings settle it. After three weeks and 7 viewings in the northern 17th, the picture was plain: at 620,000 euros, the available 4-rooms were invariably on the ground or first floor and no larger than 65 sqm.
The property hunter had covered the northern 17th (Épinettes, Guy Môquet) on one side and three neighbouring towns (Courbevoie, Levallois-Perret, Asnières-sur-Seine) on the other. The search then turned to Courbevoie, where the same budget reached upper-floor flats 10 to 20 sqm larger.
What view did the 4-room in Bécon-les-Bruyères offer?
An open view west over the rooftops and the rising ground of Courbevoie, from the 7th of 9 floors of a 1985 block an 8-minute walk from the Transilien station. Exactly the high floor and open outlook the couple wanted, across 78 sqm.
The layout: a 28 sqm double living room, two bedrooms (13 and 11 sqm), an 8 sqm study, a separate kitchen and a bathroom. A 4 sqm running balcony ran along the living room.
The building had a caretaker, underground parking (included in the price) and a bicycle store. Charges were 280 euros a month, communal gas heating included. The energy rating was D, the windows double-glazed and replaced in 2019.
What did the negotiation yield on a flat 5 weeks on the market without an offer?
38,000 euros, or 6.1%: from 620,000 euros (7,949 euros per sqm) to 582,000 euros (7,462 euros per sqm). Those five weeks without an offer opened the discussion, and two arguments carried it: comparable sales in the block, closed between 7,100 and 7,600 euros per sqm over the past 18 months, and the D energy rating against flats rated C in the same building.
The opening offer was set at 570,000 euros with a validated financing file. The seller, relocating for work, soon accepted. The saving let the couple pay for reversible air conditioning and a full refresh of the flat.
Should you leave the 17th for Courbevoie?
Comparing Paris and the suburbs on objective criteria clarifies the decision. Here, the same 620,000 euro budget bought 65 sqm on the ground floor in the 17th or 78 sqm on the 7th floor with a view in Courbevoie. By arranging viewings in both areas, the property hunter let the couple see that gap for themselves. The dedicated Courbevoie page presents the latest market data.
Time on the market signals the room to negotiate. A flat listed for more than four weeks without an offer usually means an overpriced one. Local DVF data lets you quantify the gap and frame a well-argued offer. Our guide to property negotiation strategies sets out the approach.
Remote work is reshaping search criteria. The rise of hybrid working has led many Parisian buyers to put space and comfort ahead of a strict location. A property hunter adjusts the search area to these new realities, factoring in actual commute times to work.
Considering leaving Paris for the western suburbs? Describe your project: your property hunter will help you compare options and find the best value.
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Frequently asked questions
01 Why does Courbevoie attract buyers leaving Paris?
Courbevoie offers an average price per sqm of 7,200 to 8,800 euros in 2026, which is 20 to 30% less than the western arrondissements of Paris. The city benefits from the T2 tramway extension, immediate proximity to La Défense, and a dense retail fabric around the historic town centre. The Bécon-les-Bruyères neighbourhood, served by the Transilien L, connects to Gare Saint-Lazare in 10 minutes.
02 How does a property hunter manage a search across Paris and the suburbs?
The property hunter activates alerts on both areas simultaneously and organises viewings by geographic sector to optimise travel. At Home Select, about 20% of mandates involve a dual-zone search across Paris and the inner suburbs. The hunter compares value-for-money ratios between areas to guide the client towards the best option.
03 What are the average co-ownership charges in Courbevoie?
Co-ownership charges in Courbevoie range from 2.5 to 4 euros per sqm per month depending on the type of building. Modern residences with a caretaker and green spaces are around 3.5 euros per sqm per month. Older buildings without an elevator drop to 2 euros per sqm per month. Collective heating accounts for an average of 40% of total charges.
04 How was this 4-room in Courbevoie negotiated down by 38,000 euros?
Listed at 620,000 euros (7,949 euros/sqm) and on the market for 5 weeks without an offer, the flat was bought for 582,000 euros, a 38,000 euro saving of 6.1%. The Home Select buying agent noted that comparable sales in the block had closed between 7,100 and 7,600 euros/sqm over 18 months and used the D energy rating as a point against C-rated flats in the same building. The seller, relocating for work, accepted an opening offer of 570,000 euros raised to 582,000 euros. Home Select's average negotiation is 6% off the seller's price.
