Aug 13 2015
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction Market in France 2015-2019" report to their offering.
French Construction Market Forecast to Grow at a CAGR of 2.47% over the Period 2014-2019
France's construction market witnessed slow growth in 2014 due to its weak macroeconomic environment. In 2014, the construction market declined by 2.83% compared to 2013. Labor shortage, rise in construction costs, and decline in housing starts have further affected the construction market.
The market is expected to recover slowly by the end of 2015 with ease of government regulations and increase in private sector participation in the construction market. The upcoming sports event in France, UEFA Euro 2016, and the 15th European Championship for men's football teams will trigger the growth of infrastructure activities particularly in the transport sector.
Commenting on the report, an analyst from the research team said: With rising concerns over energy consumption by buildings and the resulting environmental impact, as well as an increase in energy prices, the demand for energy-efficient green buildings is gaining traction in France. These buildings are constructed using eco-friendly materials that cause low environmental damage. In 2014, France approved a Green Rooftop Law that made it compulsory to use green rooftops for new commercial buildings. Green roofing acts as an insulator and lowers the level of energy consumed by buildings.
According to the report, France introduced the PTZ+ scheme in 2011 to offer interest-free home loans to middle-income and low-income groups and encourage them to purchase residential properties. In 2014, the government made some modifications to this scheme to boost housing demand in the country. This included easing of repayment terms, loan-to-value, and transaction and upper income limits. We expect the modifications to the PTZ+ housing loan scheme to propel housing demand and boost overall market growth in the country.
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