Île-de-France real estate market:
review of the first nine months of 2026
“2026 was not a year of upheaval, but a year of vigilance.”
After two years of adjustment, the Île-de-France market regained some stability in 2026. In Paris, the average price is around €9,700 / m², up slightly by about 2% year over year. The Hauts-de-Seine stands between €7,000 and €7,500 / m² for an apartment, and the Seine-Saint-Denis remains stable at around €3,750 / m².
The main change came from rates. Around 3.1 to 3.3% in the first half, they rose to 3.5 to 3.75% in October, following the 10-year OAT, which reached 4.94% on October 1. Buyers lost some purchasing power and are negotiating harder.
On the regulatory side, the 2026 budget created the private landlord status and extended the zero-interest loan until the end of 2027, while the new energy rating calculation lifted many electrically heated homes out of the F and G classes.
What we see on the ground:
- Well-located properties with a good energy rating sell quickly
- Overpriced properties stay on the market and end up dropping
- Buyers compare more and view less
- Investors are returning to small renovated units
For the end of the year, caution remains the rule: sellers and buyers alike should rely on precise data for their neighborhood rather than on averages.
About the author
Walid Fourhal Founder of Horizons Immobilier
Walid advises sellers, buyers and investors in Paris and Île-de-France, from the initial valuation through to closing at the notary’s office, in both French and English. He holds the French real estate license “Transactions sur immeubles et fonds de commerce” no. CPI 9201 2025 000 000 047, issued by the CCI Paris Île-de-France.
