in the Meuse and the Vosges, sales are not taking off

Decryption Although the price per square meter may fall, sales are not picking up. Only energy-efficient goods stand out.

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In the Meuse, “the market seems to be slowly recovering, but supply and demand remain weak”, underlines Rachel Friedrich, co-manager of the Friedrich Immobilier agencies. Young people, in particular, continue to be penalized by the reluctance of banks and the decline in their purchasing power. However, prices are low: on average, you need to count on €1,000/m² for an apartment and 1,100 €/m² for a house, according to our barometer. These prices have fallen by 5% since 2022, and much more when the properties need to be renovated or have a poor DPE. “Buyers prefer houses without defects. Even goods labeled E are shunned,” note Rachel Friedrich.

For their first purchase, couples have an envelope of €100,000 to €120,000, with which they can find a small, old, terraced village house. To settle in a recent pavilion with 1,000 to 2,000 m² of land, you must have at least €150,000. HAS Commercea pavilion of 100 m² renovated (DPE C), with basement and outbuildings, on 8 acres of garden, went for €205,000, or €2,050/m². Near the bottom…