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Thinking of investing in chalet apartments and ski property in the French Alps? Buying property in the French Alps 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.

Over a period of 50 years our property partner has become the market leader in upmarket property development for tourism 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 an outstanding builder.

The latest developments offer some of the finest accommodation in their respective resorts. Browse the Alpine property programmes that are currently available for sale below.

If you'd like to find out more, take a moment to complete the form at the bottom of the page and a property specialist will come back to you with more comprehensive no-obligation information.

View purchasing options for buying property in the French Alps

Outright

Chalets Séléna, LES GETS (Portes du Soleil)

€570,000

inc. VAT for a 2 bedroom apartment

Intimate traditional style residence

Just a few 2-bedroom apartments and top floor 5-bedroom apartments remaining

Stylish interiors, underfloor heating, large balconies

Views over the valley

Resort close to Geneva

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Leaseback

Les Chalets d'Angele, CHATEL (Portes du Soleil)

€262 000

inc. VAT for a 1 bedroom apartment

ONLY one 1 bedroom apartment available (41.66m²)
Facilities in the residence include an indoor heated pool and spa facilities
Within the renowned Portes du Soleil ski area (650km of slopes)

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Leaseback

Les Chalets de Joy, LE GRAND BORNAND

€466,667

excl. VAT for a 2 bedroom apartment

Only two bedrooms apartments still available, from €466,667 excl. VAT
At the foot of the La Joyère gondola, 300m from the shops
South-facing residence
Facilities at the residence include indoor heated pool and spa facilities.

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Leaseback

Alpen Lodge, LA ROSIERE

€445 000

excl. VAT for a 2 bedroom apartment

JUST one 2 bedroom apartment (65.6m²) still available, at €445 000 excl. VAT
Impressive views over the Tarentaise valley, south facing
Ski to the door
At the heart of the resort
Indoor pool with children's pool, hot tubs, sauna, steam room, gym and spa

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Leaseback

Les Chalets de Flambeau, VAL CENIS

€685,000

inc. VAT for a 4 bedroom apartment

Just one 4 bedroom apartment still available on outright purchase, with the option to lease it back
Ski-in/Ski-out
The apartments enjoy high levels of sunshine
Facilities in the residence include an indoor pool

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Leaseback

La Grange aux Fees, VALMOREL

€187,500

excl. VAT for a 1 bedroom apartment

Apartment size available - 43m2 (1 bed)
Ski-in/Ski-out
The sunniest neighbourhood in Valmorel with Panoramic views
Immediate proximity to the resort centre

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Leaseback

Le Roc des Tours II, LE GRAND BORNAND

€294,167

excl. VAT for a 1 bedroom apartment

Just one 1 bedroom apartment (42m²) still available, from €294,167 excl. VAT
Two 2 bedroom apartments available from €420,833-€448,333 excl. VAT
A selection of 3 bedroom apartments available from €500,000-€508,333 excl. VAT
JUST one 4 bedroom duplex apartment remaining, from €741,667 excl. VAT
Exceptional south-facing position at the foot of the slopes in Chinaillon
Facilities in the residence include an indoor heated pool and spa

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Outright

Chalets Akasha, LES SAISIES

€560,000

inc. VAT for a 2 bedroom apartment

33 apartments in total over three Savoyard style chalets
Just one 2 bedroom apartment still available, from €560,000 inc. VAT
Apartment is available now and comes fully furnished, equipped and decorated
Large living rooms with balconies
Individual ski lockers and underground parking
Close to the slopes

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Leaseback

Hameau de l'Ours, MANIGOD LA CROIX FRY (La Clusaz-Manigod)

€429,167

excl. VAT for a 2 bedroom apartment

Apartments in the complex range from 1 bedroom to 3 bedroom duplex (from 44m² to 88m²).

Still available:

2 bedroom apartments from €429,167 - €456,667

Just one 2 bedroom duplex apartments €511,667

In the heart of the La Clusaz-Manigod ski area

Ski-in/ski-out

Authentic village resort

Indoor pool, hammam, hot tubs and spa

Ski lockers with boot dryers

Underground parking

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Leaseback

Akoya, VALMOREL

€400 000 excl. VAT

for a 2 bedroom apartment

Just 2 and 4 bedroom duplex apartments available (from 57.1m² to 138.4m²)
Leaseback properties
Just a stone's throw from the Altispace chairlift
Eco-friendly architecture
Well-being area with indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tubs and gym

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Outright

Villa Majestic, SAMOENS

from €363,000

inc. VAT for a 1 bedroom apartment

1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments available
In the heart of the beautiful village of Samoëns (Grand Massif skiing)
1 bedroom apartments from €363,000 - €420,000
2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartments from €463,000 - €667,000
Just two 3 bedroom apartments remaining, from €639,000 - €890,000
Just one 4 bedroom duplex apartment with 3 bathrooms available €1,075,000
All apartments have an underground parking space, ski locker and cellar storage space.

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Outright

Chalets Myrna, LES SAISIES

from €495,000

inc. VAT for a 2 bedroom apartment

Last few units available - only 2 and 3 bedroom apartments remaining
Located in the picturesque area of Bisanne 1500
Ski-in/ski-out property
Apartments all have an underground parking space and ski locker
2 bedroom apartments from €495,000 - €515,000
Just one 3 bedroom apartment available from €640,000

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Outright

Chalet Naya, CHAMPAGNY

from €797,000

inc. VAT for a 3 bedroom apartment

Only 3 and 4 bedroom apartments remaining
Small development with just 9 apartments
Breathtaking views of the Vanoise mountains
200m from the cable car and access to the vast Paradiski ski area
In the heart of Champagny
Last 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment - €797,000
4 bedroom 2 bathroom apartments from €900,00 - €1,005,000

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Outright

Chalet Apsara, MERIBEL

from €527,000

inc. VAT for a 2 bedroom apartment

2 bedroom to 4 bedroom duplex apartments available
In the heart of Méribel Les Allues
Smaller development, just 14 apartments
All apartments have an underground parking space, ski locker and cellar storage space
2 bedroom apartments from €527,000 to €621,000
3 bedroom apartments from €752,000 to €933,000
4 bedroom apartments from €919,000 to €1,375,000 (or €1,397,000)

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Outright

Chalet Anaé, SAINTE FOY

from €535,000

inc. VAT for a 2 bedroom apartment

Small complex with just 16 apartments
Last units remaining - 2 bedroom, 2 bedroom alcove and 5 bedroom duplex apartments
Ski-in/ski-out property in the heart of the resort
All apartments have ski lockers
2 bedroom apartments from €535,000 - €570,000
2 bedroom alcove apartments from €726,000 - €834,000
5 bedroom duplex apartments from €1,796,000 - €2,100,000

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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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/occupant:

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 the «Exchange system» to try other résidences from the same operator
Free entry to the leisure centre: swimming pool, hammam, sauna, hot tubs, cardio-training room...
Preferential rates for your treatments in spa centres

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Buying property in France

Buy ski property in the Alps

Chalets Séléna, LES GETS (Portes du Soleil)

Les Chalets d'Angele, CHATEL (Portes du Soleil)

Les Chalets de Joy, LE GRAND BORNAND

Alpen Lodge, LA ROSIERE

Les Chalets de Flambeau, VAL CENIS

La Grange aux Fees, VALMOREL

Le Roc des Tours II, LE GRAND BORNAND

Chalets Akasha, LES SAISIES

Hameau de l'Ours, MANIGOD LA CROIX FRY (La Clusaz-Manigod)

Akoya, VALMOREL

Villa Majestic, SAMOENS

Chalets Myrna, LES SAISIES

Chalet Naya, CHAMPAGNY

Chalet Apsara, MERIBEL

Chalet Anaé, SAINTE FOY

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