AK.SO CONSEILS

Benefiting from a high performance network of investors, lawyers, notaries and architects, the firm AK.SO Conseils launched in 2007 by Sophie Aknine enjoys an A-list position on the high-end property market in Lyon. Its network and expert knowledge of the market contribute towards the serene and discreet completion of each project…

Backed by perfect mastery of the market for outstanding properties in Lyon and the area west of the city, AK.SO Conseils provides assistance for clients focusing on the town's finest neighbourhoods. "We occupy a strategic position in highly-prized areas of Lyon encompassing the Presqu’île, the 3rd Préfecture, the 6th arrondissement, and Les Monts d’Or," explains Sophie Aknine. "Forty per cent of our clientele consists of people already living in Lyon, 60% of buyers from elsewhere, including a large number of Parisians and ex-pats." Among a wide range of top-notch services, the firm provides complementary and personalized expertise in realty, legal, tax, architectural and urban-planning issues, though what sets it apart is its notion of confidential service. "It is a concept which is essential for us, as we have a wide array of clients in our files, in search of remarkable properties which are not openly advertised. For other properties, we offer 360° communication ensuring visibility on both the Internet and in the specialized press." Borne along by real dynamism in 2016, Lyon's prestige real estate now seems to be showing the effect. According to Sophie Aknine : "Since the first quarter of 2017, the top end of the market has been confronted by a scarcity of quality properties. There is a lack of availabilities in sought-after arrondissements such as the 2nd and 6th where demand is very high. This imbalance has led to inflated prices which can soar to 8,000 € per sq. metre for luxury properties, setting a new record for Lyon".