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New notaire data suggests easing of Paris property crisis
Property experts have talked of ‘easing pressure’ and ‘breathing space’ after a four-year slump
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French tax officials have extra ‘weapons’ to challenge suspicious declarations
Taxpayers may be asked for further evidence or explanations to justify expenses or credit claims
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AI finds ‘soaring’ cases of fraud in French home renovation applications
More than 40,000 cases were detected in 2024, the housing agency states
Fraud alerts on rise – but not by enough
An increasing number of fraud and money-laundering alerts from property professionals have been logged by the Tracfin anti-corruption agency.

Notaires signalled 1,400 sales in 2017, up 34% on 2016, mostly for international buyers and tax fraud.
Although estate agent alerts were up 140%, this was too few given the market rise and all sizes of company were warned to be attentive.