As every quarter, the French Chamber of Notaries publishes its analysis of 'Trends and Developments in Real Estate Prices'. Whether you’re planning to buy or sell a property, or are simply keeping an eye on the market, the HC Azur team can provide you with a clear and concise overview of the key takeaways from the third quarter of 2025.

In July 2025, the property market outside the Paris region showed the first signs of a cautious but tangible recovery. The number of existing home sales reached 892,000 in the twelve months to April, marking an annual increase of 2.5% — the first since 2022. This upward trend is supported by a slight easing of interest rates, which is helping to revive the mortgage market.

Prices are also starting to rise again: outside the Paris region, they increased by 0.7% year-on-year in Q1 of 2025. This growth is being driven by apartments (+1.1%), while house prices are rising more moderately (+0.5%). This marks a reversal after six consecutive quarters of decline.

Another positive development is the significant improvement in property purchasing power. In Q1 2025, it reached an average of 84 m² (+8% year-on-year), with apartments seeing a sharper increase (+11%) than houses (+8%). This is largely due to falling mortgage rates (3.13% in April) and a gradual recovery in lending (€12.6 billion in April, above the long-term average).

However, this recovery remains uneven. While major cities and some coastal areas are showing stronger activity, rural areas and mid-sized towns continue to experience a slowdown in terms of both prices and transaction volumes.

In conclusion, the property market outside the Paris region is showing signs of renewal, thanks to lower interest rates and significantly improved purchasing power. However, this recovery remains fragile and is largely dependent on sellers' ability to adjust their prices, as well as on the sharp contrasts between regions. For this rebound to be sustainable, more than a short-term recovery will be required: a genuine adaptation to buyers' new expectations and to local economic particularities will be essential.

If you have a purchase or sale project in mind, we would be delighted to assist you. Let's discuss it together. The HC Azur team is at your service to provide reliable and committed support at every stage of your property project.