Real estate: what to remember from Q3 2025
Edited on 12/12/2025
As every quarter, the Chamber of Notaries of France publishes its analysis of “Trends and changes in real estate prices” . Whether you’re considering buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on market news, the HC Azur team offers you a clear and concise overview of the key takeaways from this third quarter of 2025.
In July 2025, the real estate market in the regions (outside Paris) first showed a measured but tangible recovery. The volume of existing-home sales reached 892,000 transactions over twelve months at the end of April, marking a year-on-year increase of 2.5%—the first since 2022. This momentum is supported by a slight easing of interest rates, helping mortgage lending to restart.
Prices are also rising again: in the regions, they increased by 0.7% year-on-year in Q1 2025. This change is driven by apartments (+1.1%), while houses show a more moderate increase (+0.5%). It marks a turnaround after six consecutive quarters of decline.
Another piece of good news: buying power in real estate is improving significantly. It averages 84 m² in Q1 2025 (+8% year-on-year), with a stronger increase for apartments (+11%) than for houses (+8%). This is explained in particular by lower borrowing rates (3.13% in April) and a gradual recovery in lending (€12.6 billion in April, above the long-term average).
However, this recovery remains uneven. Large metropolitan areas and some coastal zones show stronger activity, while rural areas and medium-sized towns continue to experience a slowdown, both in prices and in volume.
In conclusion, the real estate market in the regions is showing signs of renewal, supported by lower interest rates and a clear rise in purchasing power. However, this recovery remains fragile and largely depends on sellers’ ability to adjust their prices, as well as on the sharp contrasts between territories. For the recovery to last, it will take more than a simple rebound: a real adaptation to buyers’ new expectations, along with local economic realities, will be essential.
Do you have a buying or selling project? Let’s talk. The HC Azur team is here to support you with professionalism and commitment at every step of your real estate project.
