french property prices drop two per cent
News Posted On: 30 July 2009
The cost of buying property in France has only fallen by about two per cent, according to recent figures.
Data released by Century 21, the country's largest network of estate agents, revealed that over the 20,500 transactions in the last six months, there was only an average decline in prices of 2.12 per cent compared to the same period the year before.
While the number of transactions in the second half of 2008 fell by more than one-quarter, during the first six months of 2009, the number of purchases rose by 23 per cent, reports French Property News.
Laurent Vimont, president of Century 21, attributed the renewed activity in the sector to the low interest rates available in the country, claiming they had "breathed new life into the market".
The findings are consistent with the trends identified by the Federation Nationale de l'Immoblilier (FNAIM), which said prices in the country are remaining relatively steady despite the economic downturn.
This could be encouraging news for those considering buying property in France in the near future as their purchases are unlikely to depreciate significantly in value.
According to the FNAIM, there is likely to be a "soft landing" rather than a massive crash in the French property market.
Homes Overseas recently claimed that the resilience of France's residential property market is due to the long-term lending policies in the country.
Written by Les Calvert
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