After a period of decline, the French property market is showing signs of stabilisation, or even a slight recovery, in several major cities, including those on the Côte d’Azur. In March 2025, the average price per square metre remained stable, continuing the trend seen in January and February. Some cities even recorded modest increases.
Price trends in the main cities
- Paris: The average price per square metre rose by 0.2% over one month to €9,380.
- Lyon: An increase of 0.5% brought the average price to €4,458 per square metre.
- Strasbourg: The average price rose by 0.6% to €3,736 per square metre.
- Toulouse: An increase of 0.4% was observed, with an average price of €3,576 per square metre.
- Montpellier: The average price rose by 0.6% to €3,266 per square metre.
Focus on the towns on the Côte d’Azur
Demand in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, particularly in coastal towns, remains buoyant, contributing to the resilience of property prices.
- Nice: The average price per square metre for flats is €5,139, with an increase of 21% over the last five years, reflecting the city’s continuing appeal.
- Antibes: Average property prices are €5,962 per square metre for flats and €7,255 per square metre for houses.
- Cannes: The average price per square metre for flats is €5,951, while that for houses is €6,912.
Antibes: a sought-after town where prices remain buoyant
Situated between Nice and Cannes, Antibes boasts an exceptional lifestyle, with beaches, harbours and a lively old town. This appeal is reflected in the property market, where prices remain high and continue to rise. In March 2025, the average price per square metre was €5,962 for a flat and €7,255 for a house. Demand here is particularly strong, thanks in particular to foreign buyers and investors looking for a second home. The property market in Antibes also benefits from strong rental appeal, particularly from seasonal rentals, which keep up the pressure on prices. What’s more, popular areas such as Cap d’Antibes and Juan-les-Pins are commanding even higher prices, often exceeding €10,000 per square metre for exceptional properties. Improved financing conditions and the continuation of the Prêt à Taux Zéro (PTZ) could continue to boost the market in the months ahead, despite the limited stock of properties, which is slowing the flow of transactions.
Factors influencing the property market
Several factors are contributing to this upward trend:
- Improved financing conditions: The European Central Bank (ECB) has lowered its key interest rates to 3.50%, and expects this trend to continue until the end of 2025. This fall in interest rates is making home loans more attractive to potential buyers.
- Continuation of the Prêt à Taux Zéro (PTZ): The PTZ, a scheme to help people buy their own home, has been extended until 2027. It enables first-time buyers to take out an interest-free loan to finance part of their property purchase, thereby promoting access to home ownership for low-income households.
- Introduction of the Bail Réel Solidaire (BRS): This social home ownership scheme separates the land from the buildings, enabling households to acquire a home at a reduced cost. The BRS contributes to the financial stability of the land and limits property speculation.
Behaviour of market players
Buyers, encouraged by favourable financing conditions, are gradually returning to the market. Sellers, for their part, are in less of a hurry, preferring to wait for better offers rather than lower their prices, which means that sales times are getting longer.
In conclusion, the French property market seems to be entering a phase of stabilisation, with moderate price rises in some major cities, particularly on the Côte d’Azur. Current conditions offer opportunities for both buyers and sellers, against a backdrop of advantageous financing and renewed support schemes.
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