Paris doesn’t need any grand introduction. It’s one of the rare cities in the world – let alone Europe – where you very much know what you’re getting before you even move here.
Want medieval spires with Haussmannian boulevards? See yourself working in a café for a writer or a start-up job? You’re definitely in the right place. This is essentially the capital of Europe, and for UK residents looking for a fresh chapter, those qualities translate into reliable demand and solid long-term value. Also, a daily life that feels both modern and historic.
Property prices here have cooled a bit since their 2022 peak, since they’re now sitting at around €9,530 per m² for second-hand apartments – down from five-digit highs and now edging up just 0.4% year-on-year.
Our hand-picked listings cover everything from Left Bank studios to family houses in the calmer western arrondissements. Pair them with a Finance Passport, and you can approach French lenders with a ready-made profile instead of a pile of ad-hoc documents. That paperwork edge often shaves weeks off approval times!
Arrange a French mortgage and secure your Paris address without all the usual bureaucratic headaches.
Why’s Paris the obvious choice as a Brit buying property in France?
World-Class Culture on the Doorstep: Everything from the Louvre to Canal Saint-Martin street art and two Michelin stars per square kilometre means your weekends basically fill themselves.
Effortless Connectivity: Eurostar to London in 2 hours 15 minutes and direct TGV routes to almost everywhere else. Nice and simple
Resilient Rental Demand: 40% of residents rent, and furnished lets near universities or tech hubs rarely ever sit empty.
Balanced Prices After a Market Correction: A 7% slide in 2023 has opened the door for buyers who were once priced out.
Yes. The fact that Britain’s no longer in the EU definitely added a bit of paperwork, but the mortgage process still takes roughly two to four months:
Just make sure you expect notaire fees of about 8%. And remember that Brits are the second-largest group of non-resident buyers in France at 17%, so this is very much a realistic move – not just a pipe dream!
Start with agents who specialise in cross-border clients – our team at Upscore can connect you with them, and they know which banks welcome sterling income and which arrondissements fit your lifestyle.
Paris can be expensive, but there are still relatively affordable options here: a tidy studio in the 19th can be yours for under €300,000, whereas a three-bed with a lift near Saint-Germain may top €2 million.
Visit in person to gauge street-level differences – noise after 10pm, proximity to green space, lift rules in heritage buildings, etc. Remember that many period blocks still rely on individual gas boilers and older wiring, so make sure you factor upgrade costs into your bid.
From Paris lease law to Spanish land tax, our free guides keep you ahead of local red tape and market shifts.
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