Ski Property Insights

Our articles and insights about the ski resorts and local property markets combine our own observations and external research, looking at the latest developments, price trends and infrastructure upgrades. We aim to help buyers make informed choices – a purchase in the Alps is much more than enjoying your time on the pistes. It is a lifestyle decision of tangibles and intangibles – we aim to help you tick the boxes.

Ski Property in the Alps - the Savills Ski Report 2020/21

Ski Property in the Alps - the Savills Ski Report 2020/21. Every year for the last 14 the extensive network of agents at Savills and their researchers pull together a wealth of data and insights. The Savills Ski report is a trusted guide to help buyers understand how the ski property markets are evo...

By Alpine Property intelligence - December 21, 2020 - Posted in Courchevel Read more

Alpine Property - Summer 2020/Winter 2020-21

Alpine Property - Summer 2020/Winter 2020-21. 2020 will be a year we all remember. As we write, Covid is by no means under control. Winter sports resorts in Europe were in the thick of it, in March they were shut down entirely. So, what happened when the lockdowns ended and are the changes in societ...

By Alpine Property intelligence - September 24, 2020 - Posted in Méribel Read more

Ski Property in the French Alps

Ski Property in the French Alps. With 11 agencies in the top 5 ski destinations in France, Cimalpes are perfectly positioned as experts on conditions in their local property markets. The company secured 470 sales mandates in 2019, and has 550 rental properties under sole management catering to 20,00...

By Cimalpes - February 27, 2020 - Posted in Courchevel Read more

Summer in the Alps 2019 - Another Good Year

Summer in the Alps 2019 - Another Good Year. APi has long been of the opinion that the mountains are a fine place to be in the summer with space, beautiful scenery, and a huge diversity of cultures and things to do. And the trend towards people taking on more sports and activities certainly favours ...

By Alpine Property intelligence - October 30, 2019 - Posted in La Tzoumaz Read more

Alpine Property after Brexit

Alpine Property after Brexit. The UK is going to leave the EU soon, the game is going to change regarding which countries UK nationals can buy property in, as non-EU residents. We are pretty sure that current owners of holiday homes in Europe in general will see little change, but where can you look...

By Alpine Property intelligence - October 23, 2019 - Posted in Megève Read more

Buying French Property - Cash or Mortgage

Miranda John, director of international property finance at SPF Private Clients, discusses the market for property buyers in France....

By Alpine Property intelligence - August 15, 2019 - Posted in Val d'Isère Read more

At the wheel in the Alps

At the wheel in the Alps. We will never run out of exciting adventures and activities in the Alps whatever the season. This time we turn to motoring. This is for the irredeemables, or you just love driving. The roads and passes in the Alps are so revered, manufacturers have even named cars after the...

By Alpine Property intelligence - May 12, 2019 - Posted in Kitzbühel Region Read more

Property in Chamonix, the New Flégère Skilift

The time has come for a new Flégère skilift and so it will be. Back in the day, cable cars were the thing. Nowadays everyone prefers a gondola for comfort, space and getting to the top in good time....

By Alpine Property intelligence - April 9, 2019 - Posted in Chamonix Read more

Chamonix - exit Club Med, enter Folie Douce

The Folie Douce story starts nearly 40 years ago, in Val d’Isère. Now in 6 ski resorts in the Alps and one by the sea in Deauville for the summer, the business has grown into a powerful and envied brand, entertainment and dining network, receiving 1.8m visitors a year. Great news for Chamonix, th...

By Alpine Property intelligence - October 9, 2018 - Posted in Chamonix Read more

Mortgage Advice for France and Switzerland

Mortgage Advice for France and Switzerland. Getting a mortgage to buy a ski property in France and Switzerland, essential advice by SPF....

By Alpine Property intelligence - August 25, 2018 - Posted in Méribel Read more

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