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Post-Covid: real estate prices soaring
Economy is often hard to predict. That sure applies to the worldwide marekets for houses and real estate. As this article explains, prices go up. They go up fast and the are expected to stay high…. so far for a Corona dip in the housing market. Better be quick if you consider buying a flat […]
Paris can be expensive, but do you know the many things that come for free?
The city of Paris offers an tremendously varied assortment of musea, events and exhibitions for the rich and the less rich. Look here to see what to do and where to go without spending a single penny.
Ambitious plans for a total makeover of Paris business district La Défense
Paris La Défense plans to change its current stone and asphalt dominated esplanade into an urban park of over 7 hectares. First phase to be ready in 2026. Read more about this big urban project here.
A new era for Paris Champs Elysées
Paris plans to renew the Champs Elysées, that long promenade that is currently polluted by heavy traffic and lined with retail shops. Trees, pedestrians, art and haute cuisine…. here’s the idea.
What is the impact of the Corona crisis on the residential real estate market in Paris?
Until very recently, all indicators for the real estate market in Paris pointed towards increasing prices per square meter to as much as 8% in 2020. Supply was scarce and declined rather than increased, while demand continued to be strong. The number of transactions gradually decreased because there was little to buy. But how does […]
Paris metro line 14 extended north- and south bound
Paris’ Metro line 14 (the fully automated one) is being extended towards the north and the south. The new stations will connect a whole new area outside the Boulevard Périphérique to Paris’ city center. The northern part, past Porte the Saint Ouen (yes, that’s where the flea market or marché aux puces is), now goes […]
Covid fuels increasing demand for larger apartments in Paris
The city of light emerges from the shadow of Covid. After a severe lockdown residents realize they need more room and better access to outside space. They are looking for larger apartments closer to parks. Having a balcony certainly helps! Read more in the Financial Times.