Literary Marais
The grand and elegant home of a famous designer
An article that explains the monthly expenses of a high-end apartment in Paris
Many clients often ask us about the cost of owning an apartment in Paris. Roughly speaking, there are four major expenses for holding an apartment: the expenses required for the operation of the apartment itself (property sharing costs, electricity and Internet fees, insurance, cleaning and maintenance costs for the interior of the apartment), major construction costs of the building, and taxes (land tax, residence tax, property wealth tax), and some other expenses (apartment rental management fee, butler service fee).
Today, we will take a high-end apartment of 100 square meters and a value of 2 million euros in the Saint-Germain district of the Left Bank as an example to explain in detail what the daily maintenance of the apartment will cost (do not confuse it with the cost of buying an apartment Oh).
01/ The cost of running the apartment itself
AARIANE
PARIS
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WHAT SETS US APART
Three cultures.
One standard.
AAriane was founded at the intersection of the Paris property market, Asian financial centres and European family offices. We understand the expectations of international clients and know the local practices and networks that shape Paris’s luxury property market.
Over 20 years of experience in real estate and investment
A network of private and institutional contacts across Europe, Asia and the Americas
Advisory services in French, English and Mandarin
Senior leadership involved in every assignment
OUR TEAM
Different perspectives.
Complementary expertise.
Finance, law, art and real estate: complementary expertise to assess a property from every angle.
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Alexandra Li 银盈
FOUNDER
With over twenty years at the intersection of Asian capital and Parisian real estate, Alexandra combines financial expertise, cross-cultural insight and an intimate knowledge of the Paris property market.
Holding a Master’s degree in Real Estate Finance, she previously headed Asian Investor Relations at JLL and European private equity firms. She founded AAriane to bring her international investment background, extensive network and understanding of diverse investment cultures to a discerning global clientele seeking exceptional Parisian properties.
Fabrice Levet
PARTNER
A PhD in Real Estate Law and a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), Fabrice combines legal expertise with a strong command of real estate investment and asset management. His experience spans complex asset valuations, investment structuring and high-stakes negotiations, where legal precision and commercial judgement are equally critical. He advises family offices and international private investors across the full investment lifecycle, from the acquisition and structuring of ultra-prime residential and commercial properties to their ongoing management and value enhancement.
Alicia Huang 九蓁
HEAD OF LUXURY RESIDENTIAL
With a background in art galleries and art advisory, Alicia brings a discerning eye to Parisian luxury real estate. Her appreciation of architecture, proportion and the character of a property, combined with her knowledge of the Paris residential market, informs a thoughtful and selective approach to identifying exceptional homes. She looks beyond the prestige of an address to recognise the qualities that truly distinguish a residence.
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Join Us
AAriane is a boutique luxury real estate agency in Paris, serving an international clientele across the city's most coveted addresses. We are always glad to meet talented people who share a genuine passion for the world of prestige property (all genders welcome).
We believe each person brings something distinct — curiosity, emotional intelligence, natural talent, charisma — and that these qualities are what make our work, and our culture, exceptional.
As a Luxury Real Estate Consultant, you will advise high-net-worth clients with discretion and care: understanding their needs, sourcing exceptional properties, and guiding them through the acquisition of some of the finest homes in France.
If this speaks to you, we would be glad to hear from you. Please send your CV to contact@aariane.com.