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Elevated Alpine living
The latest developments offer some of the finest accommodation in their respective resorts. with each new project setting an even higher benchmark for quality, design, and innovation.
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Buying property in the French Alps
Thinking of investing in chalet apartments and ski property in the French Alps?
Buying property in the French Alps in one of the new developments from our top accommodation partners, represents an investment in high-quality property; there is a scarcity of sites available, high demand, strong potential for growth, and the added benefit of being able to use your property for your own holidays. Plus, the quality of on-site facilities and reliability of lettings management companies make for a hassle-free investment.
Our property partner
Over a period of 50 years our property partner has become the market leader in upmarket tourism property development in the French mountains. A local developer, they are highly experienced in Alpine construction and design properties that are in harmony with resort architecture.
Location is key to their developments, whether they are in heart of the resort or right by the slopes. With over 25 residential complexes and hotels, our partner's reputation extends well beyond France with a high proportion of international buyers who have trusted them as a flagship developer and as a recognised leader in quality construction.
Developments currently available for purchase
If you'd like to find out more about any of the properties below, please get in touch with us telling us what you are interested in, and one of our team will come back to you.
Chalets Séléna, Les Gets
An intimate traditional style property with views over the valley and access to skiing in the vast Portes du Soleil.
from €570,000 inc. VAT for a 2-bedroom apartment
Outright purchase
Stylish interiors, underfloor heating and large balconies
Les Chalets de Joy, Le Grand Bornand
This property has already been delivered and is proving popular with summer and winter visitors alike. It's at the foot of the gondola and 300m from village shops.
from €466,667 excl. VAT for a 2-bedroom apartments
Indoor heated pool and spa facilities
Leaseback purchase
Chalets Akasha, Les Saisies
This development comprises of just 33 apartments across three chalets. The large living rooms have balconies with great views.
from €560,000 inc. VAT for a 2-bedroom apartment
Outright purchase
Ski lockers, parking and a great location close to the slopes
Le Hameau de l'Ours, Manigod-La Croix Fry
With access to skiing in lively La Clusaz, yet a peaceful hamlet setting, this property offers the best of both worlds. It is ski-in/ski-out and has already been delivered so is available immediately.
from €429,167 excl. VAT for a 2-bedroom apartment
Leaseback purchase
Indoor pool, hammam, hot tub and spa
Akoya, Valmorel
This property is in the heart of the pretty centre of Valmorel and stone's throw from the nearest chairlift. The ski area has 165km of slopes. The apartments are available immediately.
from €400,000 excl. VAT for a 2-bedroom apartment
Leaseback purchase
Pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and fitness room
Chalet Naya, Champagny-en-Vanoise
This small development of just 9 apartments gives backdoor access to the vast Paradiski area. It is just 200m from the cable car and has breathtaking views.
from €797,000 inc. VAT for a 3-bedroom apartment
Outright purchase
In the heart of Champagny
Chalet Apsara, Méribel
With access to 3 Valleys skiing and a base in Méribel les Allues, this sought-after small development is ideal for those who want big skiing and an attractive summer base.
from €527,000 inc. VAT for a 2-bedroom apartment
Outright purchase
14 apartments with parking, ski locker and cellar storage
Chalet Anaé, Sainte Foy
A small complex of 16 apartments in the small but perfectly formed resort of Sainte Foy. This property is in the heart of this resort that remains perennially popular with our UK clients.
from €535,000 inc. VAT for a 2-bedroom apartment
Outright purchase
Ski-in/ski-out
Outright purchase or leaseback?
Whilst outright purchase is pretty simple and similar to buying almost any second home, the leaseback formula is not as well known (and is totally different from timeshares).
The leaseback scheme
With most owners only using their Alpine properties for just a few weeks each year and the demand for accommodation ever increasing, the French government introduced a scheme to entice owners of new properties into renting them out when not in use and allowing the recuperation of the French VAT (currently 20%).
The scheme known as ‘Residence de Tourisme’ in France, or Leaseback, has been running for over 25 years and has proven to be very popular among purchasers of holiday homes. Our property partner has already completed many Leaseback Residences in the French Alps.
What to expect from leaseback
The residences are built to the highest standards. You own 100% of your property and you make use of it for 2 to 6 weeks per year (in addition owners can use their properties for up to 28 days inter-season). The rest of the time, it is managed and let, and maintained by the Résidence so your apartment is paying you fixed and secure rental income.
You'll also be able to make use of superb shared facilities, for example some properties have up to 1000 m² of leisure space incorporating a spa area, indoor pool etc.
Who is leaseback for?
If you think that you would only be using your property for 2-6 weeks each year, Leaseback may prove the ideal option for you as you won’t have to worry about maintenance, about finding guests to rent it to, about finding cleaners and caretakers and your apartment will always be ready for you for when you decide to use it so that you can enjoy it as a holidaymaker without having to worry about anything.
How it works
The purchaser buys the freehold of a new property (within designated projects only, the "Residence de Tourisme") and then leases it back to the management company for an 11-year term. In order for someone to enter into such an agreement, there has to be an incentive. This is offered in three distinct forms depending on the chosen leaseback purchase option.
The benefits of leaseback
Your benefits as the owner:
You have 100% ownership of the property
The operator guarantees to pay you rental (fixed and secure)
Hassle-free management and maintenance
The operator enables you to save VAT, courtesy of payment net of tax under the leaseback scheme. You benefit from an advantageous tax regime LMNP (Loueur en Meublé Non-Professionnel – non-professional furnished landlord)
No operating costs (water, electricity, heating, insurance, taxe d'habitation – 1 of 2 property taxes)*
* You only pay the taxe foncière and a fixed share of the co-ownership scheme charges.
Your benefits as a resident:
Excellent facilities: reception, luggage depository, daily papers, pastries, loan of games...
2 to 6 weeks for your personal use (in addition to the inter-season)
Priority reservation
Depending on the operator, benefit from an "Exchange system" to try other résidences from the same operator
Free entry to the wellness area, which may include swimming pool, hammam, sauna, hot tubs, cardio-training room etc.
Preferential rates for your treatments in spa centres
