France
Ski season in the Alps has arrived and competition over property is fierce
The long awaited ski season in the Alps has finally arrived and with this comes fierce competition over properties as many are snapped up by investors. The French property market continues to perform to the highest levels and there has been a marked increase in the number of British investors now buying ski properties rather than their traditional approach of renting in the main season.
Driven by a youthful population Sevres is a city on the move
Investing in property in the student market in France is probably one of the safest forms of investments around. Paris currently has an existing student population of over 600,000 and a strong potential for further growth. Students do not buy their accommodation, so as long as there are students then there will always be a letting market.
A property in the French Alps
Grosset Janin have been creating dream homes in the Alps for three generations. They successfully blend tradition and modernity to deliver luxury, bespoke chalets and apartments in the most sought after locations. From project inception to when the keys to your new home are handed over, Grosset Janin will guide you through each stage, offering expert advice and real local experience. Quality is assured.
Plans for a ‘hidden village’ within the Three Valleys area of the French Alps
New riverside homes in an unspoilt village in the French Alps are planned by MGM, one of the biggest property developers in France which has a UK sales office in London’s Regent Street.
Rare opportunity unveiled in chic Megève
This month sees the launch of Balcons de Megève – an exclusive ski-in, ski-out chalet apartment development situated in the heart of what is arguably the prettiest and chicest ski resort in the French Alps.
New ski properties in French Alps on schedule for completion
New homes taking shape in Champagny en Vanoise, said to be ‘one of the prettiest villages in the French Alps,’ are on schedule for completion by the end of this year, in time for the start of the next ski season.
International market trends: Côte D’Azur & The French Alps
Côte d’Azur has been popular with the British since the time of Queen Victoria. With beautiful countryside, azure blue seas and fantastic weather it is clear why. The increased accessibility offered by low cost airlines means a second home here is an easy reality.
Brits with kids downshift to the Languedoc
Languedoc property and travel website creme-de-languedoc.com reports that the decision of growing numbers of British couples with children to downshift to the Hérault department in the south of France has now been endorsed by French current affairs magazine l’Express.
House hunters slam French estate agents
A recent poll carried out by Languedoc property specialist website Creme-de-Languedoc.com shows that foreign buyers in France think French estate agents are over-paid and provide poor levels of service. However, confidence in French property, particularly in the Languedoc area, is still very high.