Rising credit rates are slowing real estate transactions in France in the first half of 2026. Sales fell notably in March and April.
Century 21 network president Charles Marinakis stated on Monday that the market is contracting. He presented the network’s figures for the first half of 2026.
FNAIM president Loïc Cantin said professionals are witnessing a real halt. The number of transactions dropped by 11,000 units in March and April compared with the previous year.
The upturn seen in 2025, with around 950,000 sales thanks to lower rates, now seems distant. The rise in credit costs stems from the war in Iran, which pushed 10-year government bonds to 3.61 % on Monday.