Average property values in France are expected to experience modest rises throughout 2011, while some regions will see significant increases.
This is the forecast from Leggett Immobilier and the FNAIM, which also noted that mortgage rates in the country are at their lowest levels since World War II.
Real estate in the country has had its ups and downs over the past few years, with considerable falls occurring in 2009 - in some areas by as much as 20 per cent - followed by a period of stability last year.
With this increased stabilisation and with prices now standing at more realistic levels, there has been a rekindled interest in these sectors, Leggett Immobilier added.
Trevor Leggett, chairman of the French-based estate agents, believes that the market lows of 2009 are now a thing of the past.
"I have been selling houses in France for over 18 years now and am confident that the worst of the market is behind us," he confirmed.