Paris, the capital of France, enjoys a unique global brand and allure with its rich history and heritage. This world-class city is recognized as a top place for its unmatched culture, gastronomy, fashion, solid infrastructure, outstanding transportation network, startup ecosystem and the quality of research and education
Key Numbers
28
This is the number of Fortune 500 corporations headquartered in the Paris region
It is the highest concentration in Europe making Paris the No. 1 economic powerhouse in Europe
50,000,000
This is the number of tourists coming every year to experience the “art de vivre”, culture, gastronomy, history and entertainment of Paris region - the No.1 tourism destination globally
47
This is the number of new international R&D investments made in 2019 in Paris which has become the No.1 destination for R&D centers globally with an exceptionally deep pool of international talents
Global Ranking
For Real Estate Investment
Over the years Paris has consistently remained one of the pre-eminent and most desirable residential real estate markets on the global stage continuing to attract international buyers
End 2019, the city was named as the Top Global Prime Residential Market for 2020 by global real estate consultant Knight Frank
Similarly, PricewaterhouseCoopers in its 2020 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report also ranked Paris No. 1 city in Europe in terms of overall real estate prospects acknowledging its appeal to global investors
After featuring prominently for several years in the Barnes City Index prepared by luxury real estate consultant Barnes Realty, Paris – the ‘City of light’ – has become the most preferred real estate investment destination for wealthy international investors in 2020
Key Market Drivers
Structural caps on supply
Compared to other major global cities, such as London or New York, Paris cannot organically expand due to its historical borders being outlined by highways
Strict height limit set at 37m (121ft) in the oldest and most central districts of Paris prevents the construction of high rise apartment buildings
Supportive and diversified
occupier market
Paris features a heathy ratio of 2 tenants for 1 owner with a balanced mix of highly qualified professionals, students, and family
Rental demand is driven by domestic activity alongside the support of foreigners accounting for around 14% of the population in Paris
How Paris Has Performed During Covid-19
In April 2021, real estate firm Savills confirmed that Paris' prime market has been globally one of the most resilient investment destinations to Covid-19 as flight-to-safety has become the key trends for real estate investors
The official price index regularly published by the Paris chamber of Notaries confirmed the enduring attraction of the French capital among a volatile economic environment
Average price per square meter observed for a property in Paris as of October 2021
€10,700
Increase in real estate price in Paris over 2020 and 2021
+4.8%
Increase in transaction volume in Paris over the last 12 months
+27%
Key Catalysts For Paris
The residential real estate market in Paris is expected to be positively supported over the next few years by a number of significant initiatives
Brexit
Following the Brexit, multiple international banks such as JP Morgan, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs have significantly increased their presence in Paris as the city aims to become Europe’s top financial hub
Summer Olympic
Games 2024
This major global sporting event is expected to further boost tourism for Paris which has allocated a €6.9bn budget for new versatile and sustainable infrastructures
Grand Paris
This transformational €26bn project aims at transforming Paris with the construction of an automated metro line around Paris linking new stations in and around the capital
Rare opportunity to invest in a portfolio of prime residential properties in the supply-constrained center of Paris
Location
Prominent and highly-sought after districts in central Paris such as Boulevard Saint-Germain, Le Marais, the Latin Quarter, Eiffel Tower
Collection theme
Focus on prime residential properties offering best balance between rental yield and liquidity ahead of major catalysts for potential capital gains in Paris
Stage of opportunity
The Collection is open to new co-owners and is deploying capital