Thinking about getting somewhere on the Mediterranean coast – right between the Cévennes foothills and the beaches of the Gulf of Lion? You’re getting plenty of history, but also a busy tech and university scene in Montpellier.
There are roughly 300,000 residents here, but that’s a figure that has been climbing steadily for two decades. It’s actually one of France’s fastest-growing urban areas. Not really a surprise when you see the beautiful holes and over 3,400 hours of sunshine here each year – nearly 30% more than London!
We’ve got connections to local lenders who list everything from 18th-century townhouses in the Ecusson to modern apartments in Port Marianne. And with one of our Finance Passports, you can show French lenders a clear picture of your finances, which massively smooths the mortgage process.
Secure a French mortgage and start planning apéro on your new balcony today!
See what makes this southern city so compelling for UK buyers:
Dynamic Economy: Everything from health tech and video-game studios to three different universities has resulted in more than 4,000 new jobs each year. That shows you the rental demand here. Recent figures show a 1% rise in sale prices over the last quarter alone.
Sun-Soaked Climate: There’s an annual average of ten hours of daylight in July here, so your spare room doubles as a holiday base for friends who want an escape from all the grey in the UK.
Balanced Prices: The average asking price here is near €5,650/m², with entries as low as €1 900/m² on the outskirts and premium new builds reaching €7,000/m² in Port Marianne.
Strong Resale Outlook: House values have risen by roughly €55,000 over five years, and city infrastructure projects such as the new Cambacérès district are keeping momentum steady.
Yes – Brexit has not closed the door! You can get a French mortgage up to 80% of the purchase price, provided you meet French affordability ratios (roughly one-third of gross income). Just make sure you budget six to ten weeks to arrange a decision-in-principle and gather translated payslips. You’ll also have to fix life-insurance cover, which most lenders still require.
The conveyancing timeline is about 8-12 weeks:
The Ecusson (historic centre) offers period lofts with Juliet balconies from about €4,000/m², then there’s Arceaux and Boutonnet nearby, which give you gardens with tram access and sit closer to €5,000/m². New eco-quartiers along the Lez river, such as Port Marianne, are looking at €6-7,000/m².
Whatever you’re looking for, we’d suggest you visit twice before buying anything -weekday mornings show you the traffic outside, but evenings let you test noise levels outside bars and arenas.
Once you have an accepted offer, you can use our Finance Passport to collate proof of funds and credit history so French banks can underwrite quickly. That makes the whole house-buying process so much smoother.
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