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How to choose between a chalet and an apartment in the Alps
Buying a ski property in the Alps offers a perfect blend of personal retreat and investment potential. For first-time buyers looking at a second home in the mountains, the choice often comes down to two options: a chalet or an apartment. Each offers distinct...
How ultra-luxury chalets can enhance your home and work life
Ultra-luxury ski chalets are commanding unprecedented interest among high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking both an exclusive lifestyle and a strategic asset. If you’re looking for a property that can enhance your home life and business life, a chalet could be the...
Courchevel is the ski resort where the ultra-wealthy find privacy
Courchevel is the crown jewel of the French Alps, an internationally renowned ski resort offering world-class slopes, ultra-luxury properties, and an exclusive lifestyle. A favourite of the Prince William and Kate Middleton, Elton John and Robbie Williams,...
Don’t be disheartened by sensationalist headlines! Spain still welcomes overseas buyers
Recent headlines have raised concerns among potential overseas buyers about Spain’s property market. There have been reports of a 100% property tax proposal, a ban on non-EU, non-Spanish residents purchasing property, a three-year tourist ban and new evidence...
Discover what the Algarve has to offer away from the beaches
Most foreign house-hunters in Portugal head to the Algarve, charmed by its wonderful beaches, pretty fishing villages and international leisure resorts. But venture off the coast away from the touristy areas and a whole new world awaits you. The many towns and...
Three rules French home owners need to know
The day you hold the keys to your new French home for the first time is a special one indeed. Whether you're relocating permanently or plan to use the property as a holiday home, it is tremendously exciting to know you are now the proud owner of a house in France....