When you start looking for ski property, it can be easy to overlook ski apartments for sale. After all, most people dream of owning a wood-clad chalet or tiny, stand-alone mazot surrounded by pretty, untouched snow and a small pile of wood by the door. Perhaps with the ski slopes...
Posted on 10 February 2021
When it comes to buying French ski property, it can feel like a maze full of hoops you have to jump through and strange laws you don’t really understand. It feels like, although you’ve found a perfect French ski property for sale, you’re still so far away from completing the...
Posted on 26 January 2021
If you are considering investing in Alpine property, there are a few things you should know and consider before making your investment. From quaint farmhouses to modern chalets, read our guide on how to invest in Alpine property in 2021. We’ll share tips, tricks, and ideas we’ve learned as an...
Posted on 14 December 2020
The breathtaking scenery, healthy lifestyle and local market conditions are helping resorts in the French Alps to weather the effects of Covid-19 better than other second-home destinations, reported SkiingProperty.com in October. “It was unfortunate that Covid-19 brought a premature end to Europe’s last winter season,” said Julian Walker, director at...
Posted on 13 October 2020
When answering the question of what is a French chalet, there is a short answer and then the long one. Over the decades, a typical chalet has changed from the traditional versions. Although like a cabin, defining characteristics separate it into a style of its own. These days owning a...
Posted on 05 August 2020
If you want to buy ski property in the French Alps, but are still undecided whether it is a wise financial move, we can assure it is. For a few years now, the housing market has been the latest golden child of international real estate, and that shows no sign...
Posted on 10 July 2020
If you want to buy an alpine property in France, it is worth researching the housing market to make a wise investment rather than a foolish one. From traditional architecture to ski areas, to quaint villages, the French Alps, despite being a selective real estate niche, offers many choices, and...
Posted on 22 January 2020
Without a doubt, anyone thinking of buying investment ski property needs to do their homework and know the market before committing. So, we have rounded up the latest market insights, and within the European sector, France drives investment. Known as the world’s best ski destination, another reason for its popularity...
Posted on 09 December 2019
Anyone planning to buy a French ski chalet will delight in knowing France is the world’s most popular skiing destination. Figures show France records an average of 55.3 million skiing days (every day bought on a pass in a resort), which was more than any other country, including the USA...
Posted on 16 November 2019
Every year, average prices of French luxury ski property outperform homes in many cities and global second home locations. This suggests that luxury ski apartments and chalets are in demand amongst wealthy investors, who compete for assets in limited supply, with lifestyle advantages and potential for long-term capital growth. Swiss...
Posted on 18 October 2019