Luxury real estate: 2020, a surprisingly resilient year despite containment and the Covid-19 crisis

The state of health of post-confinement prestige real estate

The results are surprising, last year offered incredible results and this year the turnover is 435 million euros, almost as much as last year (449 million euros). Also, Sotheby's made 157 sales throughout the metropolis, averaging about 1.55 million euros.

The three main reasons for this sales revival  

The French are in search of space, whether it is a larger property or an outdoor space, so they are increasingly looking for a better location or a second home to recharge their batteries. Finally, teleworking is redefining the requirements and desires of buyers.

A movement spread over various parts of France

French customers are interested in many popular markets in France. On the sea and ocean side, the cities of La Baule, Le Touquet or Dinard seduce while the lakes of Annecy and Bourget seduce lovers of lake regions. Also, on the countryside side, the regions of Brittany and Normandy have conquered the French clientele. 

The evolution of prices

The stability of the demand allows to avoid a fall in prices despite a possible negotiation of about 5% to 10%. Thus, Sotheby's International Realty has been able to make good sales such as an 8-million-euro apartment in Paris 16th, a house in Caluire for 5.25 million euros.

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