Help & Method
Everything you need to know to get the most out of DVF data and understand our analyses.
DVF Data Fields
DVF (Demandes de Valeurs Foncières) data is published by the French tax authority (DGFiP) and records all real estate transactions in France since 2020. Here are the main fields used in our analyses.
type_local : Property type (House, Apartment, Dependency)
commune : City/town name
code_postal : Postal code
surface_reelle_bati : Real built surface (m²)
surface_terrain : Land area in m² (for houses and plots)
valeur_fonciere : Transaction value (€)
prix_m² : Price per m²: transaction value divided by built area — the key comparison metric
date_mutation : Mutation date: official sale date as recorded by the tax authority
nature_mutation : Nature of transfer: Sale, Off-plan sale (VEFA), Auction, etc.
nombre_pieces_principales : Number of main rooms declared at the time of transfer