Our Experts Share Their Top French Property Tips & Predictions for 2025

Happy New Year! As we look forward to the new year ahead, we asked our network of partners and experts to share their top tips and predictions for those looking to buy in France or move to France in 2025. Here’s what they had to say.

(Bonus Editor’s tip!: check out our guides to the ETIAS/EES to stay up-to-date with the latest)

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 Lending options will increase in 2025 with a greater range of products available to borrowers –for example we anticipate the return of some interest only products. We also expect to see lending opening up to a wider range of nationalities and countries of residence.  All in all, the outlook for 2025 is very positive!”

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Key Changes and Implications:

• Stricter Regulations: The new law gives local authorities more power to control short-term rentals within their jurisdictions. This could mean limitations on the number of rental days or even outright bans in certain areas.
• Higher Energy Efficiency Standards: Properties used for short-term rentals will need to meet stricter energy performance standards. This means potential renovation costs for many landlords.
• Tax Changes: The tax benefits for short-term rentals have been reduced, making this type of investment less attractive.
• Increased Reporting Requirements: Property owners will need to comply with new reporting requirements, which could be more complex for non-residents.

What Does This Mean for British Investors?

• Review Your Investment: If you own a property in France that you rent out on a short-term basis, it’s essential to review the new regulations to ensure you’re compliant.
• Stay Informed Thanks to a Local Expert: Given the complexities of French property law and taxation, keep an eye on local news and on the website of your English-speaking accountancy firm, Anderlaine.”

Find out more about our partners at Anderlaine International (formerly SAREG).

We have also seen a huge jump in enquiries from across the Atlantic, since the US election. We had 10,000 unique visitors to our website in the days immediately following the result, with a 1,300% increase in enquiries from Washington DC! Americans are already the largest group of non-resident foreign buyers in Paris, spending an average of 715,000 USD.

Tip: Get in quick – at the moment, “cash is king” and if the volume of sales increases then prices are sure to follow!

We’d also say that there is a definite trend for buyers to look in areas with less climate extremes. This means that those sun-worshippers, previously looking in Spain/Portugal, are now looking in southern France, whilst others are looking towards the Loire Valley, Brittany and Normandy for milder weather. Similarly, the Charente-Maritime and other areas on the Atlantic coast will prove popular.”

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Whilst most of these are acceptable, they are invariably lacking in precision regarding your exact situation. Your financial situation, your family situation, the timing of the operation, nationality and inheritance issues, etc. I’d also add that what is often misleading and costly to repair with model-based AI contracts, is not what is written, but what is not. Ask yourself the simple question : who wrote the contract? And you will immediately see who it favours.  Buying property is a big commitment, your legal documents need to be right for you, first time.

I’d like to wish all French Entree readers a wonderful, prosperous, satisfying property buying year!”

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The law allowing you to cancel insurance and find a new provider has become easier allowing more movement.  Balanced against that is the increasing severity of climatic events and how this will impact on insurance, not just costs but how we can work together to prepare for the future impacts.  When looking at healthcare, i think we need to again expect to see increasing costs across the board and with mutuelle top up policies taking an increasing proportion of this, there will be an inevitable impact.  There is though a drive in the French healthcare system for preventative care and I think we can expect this to grow and be at the forefront of the battle for a better future.

The best advice I can give it to take your time to prepare and research. There is a lot of information out there, especially on social media, but not all necessary correct! A registered and qualified specialist can give you the best and correct advice and take the time to explain things to you. For example, if you are comparing quotes for property insurance for your French home, do you understand the levels of cover, has your insurer understood your requirements, the number of rooms, the outbuildings, why is one quote much cheaper than another, what is different? Take your time to understand the quotes and ask questions, understand the differences. If you take time to plan, buying your dream French property or making the move to live in France will be so much easier, with specialists accompanying you on your journey, from taking the first steps to living the dream.”

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