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WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE ON THE SUPPLY SIDE? Property prices are about supply as well as demand. The s­­­­upply side of the equation – the number of properties available – is also greater in France. I looked at the figures below in Table 2 compiled by Statista from each government’s website in 2023. Table 2 [...]

WHAT IS THE EVIDENCE ON THE DEMAND SIDE? Take a look at prices in some popular European cities. According to Numbeo, in April 2024, prices per metre2 for city centre apartments were, in Paris £10,179, London £14,113 and Luxembourg £9,093. In contrast, property of the same type in Genoa was just £2,308, Valencia £2,195 and [...]

While we all expect properties to fluctuate in value, no-one wants to buy a home and see it fall in value over the long term. So, no matter how entranced you are with any property, it’s prudent to check that the factors that support its value are in place. Most buyers know the names of [...]