Marseille - French property mortgage

As the second largest city in France and capital of the beautiful Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region, Marseille has much going for it in terms of a French property investment. The city enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot summers and is proud of its individuality when compared to the rest of France. It is a regional centre for culture and entertainment and boasts historical as well as maritime museums, five art galleries, and countless clubs, bars, restaurants and cinemas.

In recent years, Marseille has shaken off the shackles of its reputation as a somewhat 'rough area' and has enjoyed significant levels of urban regeneration which has transformed it into a prosperous and vibrant city. This regeneration has added to the attraction to those looking for French property mortgages, whether for second homes or as an investment in the rental market.

Prices for property in Marseille are fairly high, comparable to that of Lyon and Toulouse, with city centre properties being at a premium and houses and flats going as quickly as they come onto the market. However, for those looking to invest in a mortgage for a French property in other areas of the city then, owing to its large student population, there is a real chance that the student rental market could already be tapped into.

Overall though, when the many good points and opportunities are coupled with better air and rail links (Eurostar from St Pancreas), the choice of purchasing French property in Marseille is not something to be overlooked.

As the UK's leading overseas mortgage specialist the team at Conti can help you with your French property mortgage through every step of the process.