The French real estate market is finding its balance again. After two years of turbulence, the signals are clear: volumes are rising, prices are stabilising, rates are settling. But "stabilisation" does not mean "wait and see". Here is what the 2026 figures are telling you — and what you should do now.
945,000 transactions recorded in 2025, up 12% year-on-year
The market is recovering. This increase does not mean everything sells easily, but that buyers are back and sellers are regaining confidence. If you have had a project on hold for two years, now is the right time to stop waiting.
Our advice: A property correctly priced will sell within a reasonable timeframe today. The challenge is no longer about "holding firm" on a price, but finding the right balance to attract the right buyers quickly.
Do you know how long properties similar to yours stay on the market in your area?
+1.6% average national price increase, but considerable variation between cities
Paris is up 2.9%, Nice up 3.3%, while Nantes is still down 3.9%. The national average means nothing for your street, your building, your property.
Our advice: Do not rely on the national average, nor on the price you paid. Only a precise local valuation, carried out by a professional who knows your market, will give you the true value of your property today.
Is your valuation more than 6 months old? It is already out of date.
3.29% — the average 20-year rate in March 2026
Rates have found their floor. Waiting for a significant drop would be a mistake: experts agree on lasting stability, with little room for further decreases. Household borrowing capacity has nonetheless improved compared to 2024.
Our advice: If your financial profile is strong (around 20% deposit, impeccable banking history), you can secure significantly better terms than the average published rate. Compare several lenders and go through a mortgage broker.
Have you simulated your actual borrowing capacity using current conditions — not those from 18 months ago?
850,000 homes automatically reclassified thanks to the EPC reform of 1 January 2026
The electricity conversion coefficient has been revised downward. As a result, hundreds of thousands of electrically heated properties have gained one or two energy classes with no renovation work required. Some former "energy sieves" no longer qualify as such on paper.
Our advice: If your EPC dates from before January 2026, have it updated. A better rating can increase the value of your property, make it legally rentable again, and expand your pool of potential buyers.
Do you know your property's new EPC rating since the reform?
296,000 new homes planned for 2026 — still an insufficient level
Construction is struggling to restart. The shortage of new-build properties continues, which mechanically supports the value of well-maintained existing properties. Buyers who cannot find what they need in the new-build market are turning to existing stock — provided it is well presented and well priced.
Our advice: If your property is well maintained and well located, you have a genuine competitive advantage. Do not underestimate it. Conversely, if work is required, factor it into the negotiation rather than ignoring it.
Is your property positioned to attract buyers comparing new-build and existing stock?
Your project deserves a local reading, not a national one.
At Beliyz immobilier, we analyse your specific situation — your property, your area, your timing — to help you make the best decision.
Let's discuss your project. Contact us today for a personalised, no-obligation consultation.