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 | Monday 09th February 2015
Val d’Isere is one of the iconic names of European skiing resorts, one that we all know and would like to visit. As a regular host of FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events and the venue for no less than three major races in the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics, its allure to keen skiers is clear.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 02nd February 2015
Courchevel has a reputation as one of the most exclusive holiday resorts, not just in the French Alps, but in the entire world. Chalets and apartments in the highest altitude parts of Courchevel are amongst the most sought after in France.
Lesley Thomas | Thursday 22nd January 2015
The Swiss resort of Verbier, located high up in the municipality of Bagnes, is one of the best known ski destinations in Europe. It featured as the finish line in a Top Gear race some years ago, and is also a popular winter retreat for several members of the British, Danish and Swedish Royal Families, among others.
Lesley Thomas | Tuesday 13th January 2015
For those of you not overly familiar with Morzine, it is a traditional, bustling market town, in the Rhône-Alpes region in the eastern part of France. Here is a brief overview of some of the attractions on offer to help you get to know this lovely town better.
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.
