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Direct Real Estate Activities in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€71.7bn

2025

€71.7bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XX.Xbn

Employees

194k

Businesses

145k

Wages

€X.Xbn

Direct Real Estate Activities in France industry analysis

Real estate activity is strongly correlated with the residential property and commercial real estate markets. The industry is characterised by high revenue volatility, as demand for property fluctuates with wider economic conditions. The majority of industry enterprises are often purposefully created structures used by other bodies, including property developers, real estate investment trusts and other investors, to carry out the specific tasks of buying and selling real estate. Revenue is estimated to inch upwards at a compound annual rate of 0.5% over the five years through 2025, including a 0.2% hike to €71.7 billion in 2025.

Trends and Insights

  • Rising rates ratchet up the cost of borrowing for potential buyers, weighing on property transactions and placing downwards pressure on prices.
  • Rising interest rates lift mortgage rates. Mortgage rates have trended upwards over the past couple of years, ramping up the cost of borrowing and hitting demand for residential property.
  • The real estate market remains fragmented. There’s plenty of room for small and large companies alike to succeed in all corners of the market, given the wide array of properties dealt with.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in France is €71.7bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Direct Real Estate Activities in France industry in 2025?

There are 145k businesses in the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in France, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Direct Real Estate Activities market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Direct Real Estate Activities market in France are Nexity SA, Bouygues Immobilier SA and Kaufman & Broad SA

What does the Direct Real Estate Activities in France include?

Residential property and Commercial property are part of the Direct Real Estate Activities industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Direct Real Estate Activities in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Nexity SA.

How competitive is the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in France?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Direct Real Estate Activities industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Real estate transactions must align with strict regulations. Regulation in real estate exists to protect the interests of buyers, sellers, investors and the public.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Direct Real Estate Activities in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Bleak economic conditions weigh on the property market, cutting into returns. Businesses and consumers have reined in spending on big-ticket purchases like property amid uncertain economic environment and interest rate hikes.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Direct Real Estate Activities in France industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

Methodology

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