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Each year, thousands of students move to Paris, where rental demand far exceeds supply. For families, especially expatriates, purchasing a studio or one-bedroom for their child is not only a practical solution but also a smart wealth-building strategy, combining immediate utility with long-term value.
Finding housing for a student in Paris is challenging. Buying an apartment can be a practical solution and a long-term patrimonial investment.
Every academic year in Paris highlights the same issue: finding student housing is a real challenge. High rents, fierce competition, and complex rental files make the search particularly stressful for families, especially expatriates. In this context, purchasing a studio or small one-bedroom is not only a practical solution but also a smart patrimonial move.
- An overheated rental market: each September, demand far outstrips supply, pushing rents higher.
- Cumulative rental costs: a monthly rent of €1,000 for a studio amounts to nearly €60,000 over five years, with no return on investment.
- Asset appreciation: a well-located property in Paris tends to retain or even increase its value over time.
- Flexibility of use: once studies are completed, the property can serve as a family pied-à-terre, a rental investment, or be resold at a gain.
Families generally focus on:
- Near universities and grandes écoles: Latin Quarter (Sorbonne), Jussieu, Panthéon, Montparnasse, as well as the 5th, 6th, and 13th arrondissements.
- Well-connected areas: 17th (Batignolles, Villiers), 14th (Denfert-Rochereau), or 8th (Europe, Saint-Lazare) for quick access across Paris.
- Prestigious micro-sectors near Parc Monceau or Rue de Prony: highly sought-after by expatriate families for their blend of safety, prestige, and convenience.
- Studios (20–30 m²): practical, always in demand, easy to rent.
- One-bedrooms (35–50 m²): perfect for a student seeking more comfort, or for a potential roommate.
- Properties to renovate: often an opportunity to buy below market price and add value through renovation.
- Furnished rental (LMNP in France): a tax-efficient way to rent the property after studies.
- Wealth transmission: such a purchase can serve as the first step in preparing for inheritance planning or future family use.
- For expatriates: acquiring real estate in France strengthens patrimonial ties and can simplify future financing.
Concrete Example :
In 2024, a couple living in Singapore anticipated their daughter’s move to Paris for her studies at the Sorbonne. Their goal was twofold: to provide a comfortable, safe home for their child while securing a long-term patrimonial investment.
With Fairway Luxury Real Estate’s guidance, they purchased a 42 m² one-bedroom apartment in the 5th arrondissement, near the Panthéon.
- Purchase price: €480,000 (around €11,400/m²).
- Floor: 4th with elevator, bright, in a classic stone building.
- Condition: in need of updates, allowing them to negotiate the price.
- Renovation works: €35,000 invested to modernize the kitchen, bathroom, and optimize space.
- Estimated value in 2025: €540,000 (+12% in one year thanks to location and renovations).
During her studies, their daughter benefits from a secure, well-placed home, avoiding the stress of the rental market.
At Fairway, we frequently assist expatriate families with this type of project. Our role:
- Identify suitable properties: safe, well-located, and within budget.
- Negotiate and secure the purchase: thanks to our expertise and local market knowledge.
- Provide property management solutions: through trusted partners once studies are completed.
Buying a property to house a student in Paris is far more than a practical solution: it is a smart patrimonial strategy that combines immediate utility with long-term value.
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