New builds in Lyon
Location and climate
Lyon is a city located in the southeastern part of France at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers, 470 km southeast of Paris, 320 km north of Marseille, 56 km northeast of Saint-Etienne. East of Lyon are the Alps.
The climate is oceanic, the average temperature in January (the coldest month) is +3.2°C, in July (the warmest) - + 22°C. Precipitation is sufficient all year round; the driest period is winter.
Why is it profitable to buy an apartment in Lyon in a new build?
This is the second largest, one of the oldest cities in France, the historical part of it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, as it is the largest ensemble of architectural objects of the Renaissance in Europe. Lyon is recognized as the most attractive city for living in France, ahead of Paris, Marseille and Toulouse. The city is a large industrial and business center, famous for the production of textiles and silk; chemical and pharmaceutical industries are developed here, computer software and biotechnologies are being developed as well. Lyon has the best medical care in Europe, and cancer research is being conducted here.
There is an international airport. 20 km southeast of the city there is a new station, where passengers of high-speed trains are served. There are two more railway stations in the center. There is a subway as well.
Following educational institutions are located in Lyon:
- University of Lyon, named after Claude Bernard, and universities of Lumiere, Jean Moulin, Savoie Mont Blanc;
- Institutes of applied sciences, French Institute of Education;
- High school of Lyon.
Lyon's service market is seeing a recovery, which is a sign of the resilience of the region's economy. The city is popular among the students and is a French tourist destination with over 5.5 million visitors annually. Taking into account these aspects, real estate in Lyon in the new builds for sale is promising - many investors choose residential complexes in Lyon to rent out their apartments, not unreasonably considering this an effective investment.
New builds for sale from the developers in quiet and not densely populated locations are very attractive. It seemed rational not only to those who wanted to earn income, but also to buyers of primary real estate for living, to make a decision to buy housing in one of the residential complexes. At the same time, buyers, to a greater extent than before, take into account the advantages of buying housing in new homes, in particular:
- novelty of materials and communications;
- application of modern engineering solutions;
- compliance with environmental requirements;
- good sound and heat insulation;
- comfort-oriented layout;
- availability of additional infrastructure (underground parking, parks);
- no repair costs.
The sale of apartments from developers is aimed at investors from all over the world. Customer reviews confirm the good quality of the objects under construction.
The lowest cost per square meter of space in an apartment in a new home for sale, delivered on a turnkey basis (according to the information of the GEOLN.COM search engine) is 7,100 USD.
Sights of the city and its surroundings
- Old city
- Cathedrals: St. Jean, St. John
- Churches (14th-16th centuries) of St. Paul, St. Bonaventure, St. Nizier
- Basilicas: Notre-Dame-de-Fourviere, Saint-Martin-de-Aisnay
- Museums: History of Lyon, Fine Arts, Gallo-Roman, History of the Resistance and Deportation, Science and Anthropology, Medicine, Arts and Crafts and Textiles, Printing, Modern Art, Automatic Puppets, Museum of Miniature Film Sets, Props and Special Effects
- Metal tower on Fourviere
- Medieval Hotel Dieu
- 27 bridges across the Rhone and Saone
- Opera Nouvel
- Celestin theater
- Botanical Garden
- Roman ruins
- Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
- Parks: Gerland, Mirabell-Jonage, Parilli, Lacroix-Laval, Golden Head
- Acquisition of apartments in Lyon from the developers by foreign citizens
There are no restrictions or special conditions for foreign investors. Foreign buyers have the right to buy apartments from the developers in Lyon just like citizens of the country.
Purchasing an apartment in a new development in Lyon is a high-status and profitable investment that provides rental income and the opportunity to live in a city popular among the tourists and students.