A chalet in the Alps or a villa in the Cote d’Azur? That is the dilemma some of our clients face as they struggle to decide what their priorities are for a second home in France. It would, in an ideal world, be amazing to acquire both but budgetary constraints,...
The cows are in the fields, the cyclists are out, the streams and rivers are cascading torrents. It’s going to be a great summer for white-water rafting in the Alps. The prodigal snow has been a huge shot in the arm for the entire ski industry, with record amounts...
Why delaying a property purchase in France could be a false economy In this article we discuss the dynamics around exchange rates and borrowing costs for prospective UK property buyers in France. What has happened, how should we be looking at this and what does the...
We have always urged our clients to consider three primary criteria when considering a purchase in the Alps: a large well joined-up ski area, proximity to the slopes, and snow-sure credentials. For three years in a row, we’ve had a poor start to the season, yet for...
2016 has been eventful both in France and worldwide. The outrage to the terrorism in Paris, Nice and elsewhere have had an obvious effect on the French national mood and the full ramifications have yet to be played out in the political arena. The presidential...