France household real estate funds: outstanding
France household real estate funds: outstanding stood at 30.25 EUR billion in Q1 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Household financial wealth table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2012 to Q1 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Household financial wealth table
| Indicator | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | Q4-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main financial investments, total | 6,551.3 | 6,590.5 | 6,559.3 | 6,484.3 | 6,465.7 | 6,415.3 | 6,466.8 | 6,340.9 | 6,417.6 | 6,262.4 | |
| Other investments | 117.4 | 103.1 | 99.8 | 95.6 | 95 | 92.1 | 87.8 | 85 | 78.5 | 75.8 | |
| Real estate funds | 30.25 | 30.64 | 29.98 | 29.43 | 29.43 | 26.86 | 27.12 | 27.48 | 22.89 | 25.03 |
Understanding france household real estate funds: outstanding
Specialized collective investment funds dedicated primarily to property and physical real estate assets owned through financial shares are measured here. It isolates property fund units from general equity funds and bond funds, focusing exclusively on indirect bricks-and-mortar investment exposure. Direct residential or commercial real estate ownership is excluded from this financial account.
Interpretation must account for the distinct valuation cycles of property markets, which adjust less frequently than liquid stock exchanges. Revaluations of underlying real estate portfolios occur periodically through expert appraisals rather than continuous market trading. Analysts should avoid comparing these fund holdings directly with physical property values, as liquidity terms and fee structures differ significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Does this series include direct purchases of houses or apartments? A: No, physical real estate assets owned directly by individuals are excluded from financial wealth accounts.
Q: How often are the underlying properties appraised? A: Valuations are updated periodically based on professional real estate appraisals and fund financial reports.
Q: Are foreign real estate funds included? A: Shares in property funds held by resident individuals are included regardless of where the fund is registered.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include direct purchases of houses or apartments?
- No, physical real estate assets owned directly by individuals are excluded from financial wealth accounts.
- How often are the underlying properties appraised?
- Valuations are updated periodically based on professional real estate appraisals and fund financial reports.
- Are foreign real estate funds included?
- Shares in property funds held by resident individuals are included regardless of where the fund is registered.