France's rental crisis has escalated beyond low-income households, now affecting skilled professionals and middle-class workers across Paris and major urban centers. Multiple structural factors contribute to this shortage: rising mortgage rates discourage property investment, stringent building energy standards increase renovation costs, and the discontinuation of government tax breaks for landlords reduces market supply. Real estate experts warn that without policy intervention, housing accessibility will continue deteriorating across all socioeconomic segments.

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