An influx of bankers boosts real estate

Le Figaro - by Jorge Carasso, 08/06/2023

The Brexit effect continues to liven up the real estate market in the capital’s prestigious neighbourhoods. Some 5,500 newcomers from the financial sector have arrived in Paris over the past few years, with major Anglo-Saxon banks such as JPMorgan, Bank Of America, Citi and Goldman Sachs strengthening their presence in Paris. And though the phenomenon has somewhat slowed down over the past few months, it has in no way stalled. In May, Morgan Stanley announced its intention to increase its workforce...

Daniel Féau, a reference

CHRISTIE'S FRANCE MAGAZINE 2022

A trusted partner of Christie's for over two decades, the Daniel Féau network continues to reign supreme in the luxury real estate market in France. The group’s CEO, Charles-Marie Jottras, has kindly agreed to answer our questions. Daniel Féau has now been associated with Christie's for over two decades. Could you take us back to the early days?Effectively, the Daniel Féau group celebrates this year its 25 years of collaboration with Christie's. Our Belles demeures de France agency actually sold...

A resilient yet demanding market

Le nouvel Économiste by Romain Thomas the 08/04/2022

   Buyers are still active, but hyper-selective regarding the quality of both assets and services As a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic, French buyers have replaced international clients in the luxury real estate segment in France, and particularly in Paris. Despite a significant increase in price per square meter, customers are still in the market for luxurious properties offering state-of-the-art amenities. However, owing to administrative specificities and the historical character...

Parisian luxury real estate market in the context of the pandemic in 2021

Market Report - Paris, December 14th 2021

  Although according to notaries the average prices per square meter in 2021 remained stable in Paris, they have increased by 3.5% in provincial towns and up to 7.5% for country houses and coastal properties. Many have suggested that Paris has fallen out of favour, and that to some extent the provinces are getting their “revenge”. Could it be that simple? Our sales in 2021 (compared to those in 2019, a record year) show a somewhat different evolution in buyer behaviour, and particularly for...

Harry Winston, the Diamond King, the King of Diamonds

  Since it was founded in 1932, this iconic American jewellery company that bears its founder’s name has been a benchmark when it comes to exceptional diamonds and stones. Known as the "King of Diamonds" and the "Jeweller for the Stars", Harry Winston was instrumental in revolutionizing fine jewellery and quality watchmaking. His innovative design philosophy was that it is the precious stone that dictates the design of every piece of jewellery, and this remains the spearhead that continues...

Our new magazine Autumn-Winter 2021/2022

We are glad to share the new edition of our Daniel Féau - Belles demeures de France Magazine.  Following on from our CEO’s update on the Parisian market, discover Éric Jansen’s fascinating articles on the coming Daniel Lebard collection auction at Christie’s, Jacques Grange, Apollonia Poilâne, Emmanuel Tarpin and Jean-Michel Othoniel. Then browse through our selection of superb apartments and private mansions for sale and rent, both in France and abroad. We hope you enjoy reading our magazine,...

How concrete found its sensual side: the spectacular Paris home designed for showing off art

Financial Times - Property Listings by Elsa Court - 09/08/2021

A rough, concrete structure combining geometric shapes and rows of small rectangular windows reminiscent of a 35mm film reel sits in the heart of Paris’s 16th arrondissement. The design would seem to be a nod to the architecture of a nearby house by Le Corbusier, but its owner, Brigitte Lecêtre, rejects the comparison.“You call this a Brutalist house?” says the retired events organiser and co-founder of the Art Paris fair. “I call it poetry.”The seven-bedroom home she designed 20 years ago with her...

REAL ESTATE: RECORD-BREAKING SALES IN PARIS

CHALLENGES - BY ERIC TREGUIER 07/08/2021

  INTERVIEW - In Paris, sales of high-end assets are booming and prices remain high. The analysis of the leading specialist in Parisian luxury real estate, Charles-Marie Jottras, CEO of Daniel Féau Conseil Immobilier. Is the real estate market in Paris dead? No way: it’s actually breaking records… for upmarket assets. Transactions are booming and prices are remaining high. The analysis of the leading specialist in Parisian luxury real estate, Charles-Marie Jottras, CEO of Daniel Féau Conseil...

Real estate: how Covid-19 has increased the price of assets with balconies, terraces and gardens

LesEchos.fr - by Hélène Dupuy on June 5th 2021

With the global pandemic and successive lockdowns, assets with an exterior space are more and more in demand in city centres, and their price has increased significantly. But to what extent? Outside space is worth its weight in gold in city centres. “Repeated lockdowns have changed the importance of having a balcony, a terrace or a garden. This has become decisive for more and more people who prefer to live in major cities” explains Olivier de Chabot, CEO of the...

Regal walled gardens make this £1.9m fairytale hunting lodge a private party palace

The Telegraph - May 6th 2021

You won't be alone if throughout lockdown you found yourself turning your hand to the garden. Or longing to move out of town in favour of the simple life. Walled gardens have long been a mainstay of large country homes. Often used as kitchen or cutting gardens, they offer both protection from the wild (weather and animals) as well as adding 'pretty points' to any property.  So why not be the ultimate Covid cliche and sell up in favour of the great outdoors? These are the seven best houses...