Welcome to our blog, here is a collection of our latest articles ready for you to browse through. We’ve got you covered on everything Alpine. If you’re looking to be the best skier on the mountain, searching for info on the top destinations or you’re more interested in the food scene, we’ve got it all here for you. Read more now…
Steve Thomas | Tuesday 06th January 2015
With beautiful Alpine resorts like Haute Nendaz, Les Collons, Val D’Isere and Meribel to choose from, it's hardly surprising that many people eyeing up property for sale in France and Switzerland dream about getting stuck into that most Alpine of activities: skiing.
Lesley Thomas | Friday 02nd January 2015
Winter sports fans considering investing in Alpine property may have been put off by recent reports of a bad start to the 2014/15 winter season with a distinct lack of snow cover. Christmas weekend, however, put paid to any fears on that front when storms delivered serious quantities of the white stuff, especially over the northern and western Alps.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 15th December 2014
The idyllically traditional Alpine village of Meribel lies in the centre of the Three Valleys region, surrounded by the beautiful snow-topped mountains. Meribel was founded by British man Peter Lindsay in 1928, and to this day retains a particularly British feel. As the Three Valleys name suggests, there are three nearly parallel valleys, and Meribel is in the centre of these.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 08th December 2014
Like me, are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Surrounded by snow with a hot coal fire burning, cocoa at the ready and a tray of tartiflette? Yes, Christmas in the French Alps is magical, and although you may have just missed the boat for buying in 2014, you can prepare well in advance for 2015.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 01st December 2014
The popularity of investing in property in the Alps has risen steadily in recent years, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down in the future.
Lesley Thomas | Wednesday 26th November 2014
If you're thinking about buying your dream ski property and are keen to make sure it's a good investment, then new-build and off-plan leaseback properties are worth well worth considering. Choosing to go down this route comes with some distinct financial advantages.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 17th November 2014
If you are looking into buying a property in the Alps, a key consideration is how you will get there. This may have a big influence on your choice of location. Think about how you will want to use your property, how many times you will expect to visit each year and how long you will want to stay for.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 10th November 2014
When you decide to buy a holiday home the purchase should be carefully planned; not only should the choice and location be suited to your own leisure and pleasure, but also add up to a good investment which will see a healthy return. Ideally it will pay for itself over time.
Steve Thomas | Monday 03rd November 2014
A new survey by HSBC showed that Switzerland is the best place to live as an expatriate. The Expat Explorer Survey for 2014, the seventh of its kind, looks at a number of factors to determine how good a place is to live as an expat.
Lesley Thomas | Wednesday 29th October 2014
There has actually never been a better time to invest in a ski chalet or apartment in the Alps for you and your family to start having the lifestyle you've dreamt of. With falling interest rates and French mortgage rules and regulations relaxing you could be living in your dream chalet in time to enjoy the upcoming winter season.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 20th October 2014
With the opening of ski resorts now just a few short weeks away, all indications are this is going to be a bumper season for property purchase, throughout the Alps.
Steve Thomas | Tuesday 23rd September 2014
An announcement was made on the 18th September 2014 that will see the international spot light focus on Nendaz, Switzerland, like it never has done before !
