(and particularly heating) larger
properties has soared. A house that
might have cost 5,000 euros to heat
last year might cost 15-20,000 next
year, and that's a huge overhead to
finance.
We can access Gare du Nord in 28
minutes, or take the A115 into the
city centre, so this area is popular
with commuters, meaning most
buyers are French. The "hottest"
properties are family homes (3-5
bedrooms), with a garden and within
walking distance of the railway
station. With the increase in heating
costs, those energy efficient houses,
with better DPE ratings, are more
popular. Private parking is often
demanded, this is a popular area
for families, with a high quality of
life and a price between 4-5,000
euros per m², which is great value
compared to the 75.
The confinement changed peoples
working practices, with more people
now working from home, which
has had a lasting demand on client
demand - the ability to take some
fresh air in the garden has taken on
extra significance. We are close to
the Foret de Montmorency, which is
2,200 hecatres of open space, ideal
for walking or cycling. There is a
new pool complex being built for the
upcoming Olympics, and a number
of new-builds under construction,
which will be energy efficient."