Real Estate: The Descent Into Hell Continues for the Construction Sector

Real Estate: The Descent Into Hell Continues for the Construction Sector

The number of building permits continued to decline in June in France, hitting a record low since at least 2015, according to provisional data published on Tuesday 30 July by the Ministry of Ecological Transition. Between July 2023 and June 2024, 347,900 housing units were registered authorized for construction or 15.3% less than the previous … Read more

The revenge of the most convenient regions

The revenge of the most convenient regions

The holiday home market is finally developing in the Pays de la Loire or in the Grand Est. On the contrary, in the most popular regions such as Normandy or Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, demand is declining. Who said a second home has to be located by the sea? In France, some territories are more attractive than … Read more

Life jacket, rifle, smell of pizza… The worst stories of jointly owned AGs

Life jacket, rifle, smell of pizza… The worst stories of jointly owned AGs

With the end of the period of general meetings of co-ownership, BFM Immo tells you some juicy anecdotes that happened between neighbors during these sometimes explosive meetings. It’s a unique moment, during which anything (or almost anything) can happen. It’s the big night for rule-addicts, troublemakers, cheapskates… A closed session that sometimes reveals the worst … Read more

Home Loans Hit 10-Year Low in First Half

Home Loans Hit 10-Year Low in First Half

Bad start for home loans. New home loans fell in the first half of the year to their lowest level in 10 years, according to data published Monday by the Banque de France, in a market where buyers, stuck between still-high rates and prices that do not fall or fall only slightly, are becoming rare. … Read more

Evaluation of energy saving certificates, instructions for use

Evaluation of energy saving certificates, instructions for use

Designed to help reduce our energy consumption and finance the ecological transition on a national scale, the Energy Saving Certificates (EEC) system is issued by energy suppliers (gas, fuel oil, electricity, etc.). It requires them to actively promote energy efficiency to their customers and offer assistance in financing their energy renovation project. In addition to … Read more

These are the cities where property taxes weigh heavily on household budgets

These are the cities where property taxes weigh heavily on household budgets

Landlords are starting to get used to it. Property tax goes up are once again undergoing an increase. After an increase of 3.4% in 2022 and 7.1% in 2023, this local tax will further increase by 3.9% in 2024, The FSL company reports this specialized in territorial data. “Beyond the interest rates rising since spring … Read more