Franche Comte Real Estate

Franche Comte is ideally situated between beautiful Switzerland, Burgundy and Rhone-Alps. It is also really close to Germany and Italy. It is exactly the centre of Europe. This region is particularly calm, with no town having more than 200 000 inhabitants according to the last census.

Outstanding nature and scenery combined with an historical past rich of exceptional cultural architectural interest, together with a multitude of celebrations and festivals, make it an exciting area to visit. These features make this region very attractive for potential real estate buyers. In recent years, the prices of real estate in France have been growing at a high rate, and so have the prices in the region of Franche Comte. This effect is also increased by the number of Britons settling, generally having a superior purchasing power (when it comes to houses) compared to that of the locals.

Indeed, boosted by the touristic attractions and the amazing scenery, real estate prices have been increasing fast in the last decade but generally are around the French average. The real estate market in Franche Comte offers some really interesting deals. It is one of the less expensive of France, but with the best building quality and high standards of living if you want to. Even if you have a look at prices in Besancon, you will see that it is less expensive than some other big cities despite its very active and dynamic activity. It is located very close from Switzerland, which allows some people to go to work here, where salaries are higher than in France, and then buy a house close to the border.

If intending to buy in this region, bear in mind that the real estate prices here are around the French average, this though the obvious beauty of the region and its interest and location.