Types of property in the French, Swiss & Italian Alps: luxury chalets, contemporary ski apartments

Property Types | Market Trends

PROPERTY TYPES
luxury chalets, waterfront villas, mountain retreats, lakeside homes

The love affair with the European Alps continues as more and more international buyers look for the ideal investment in one of Europe's most desirable ski resorts. While France and Switzerland are the traditional markets for ski property purchase, and remain popular, interest is also growing in ski resorts in the Italian Alps.

Our clients looks for a range of different property opportunities. Holiday homes in ski resorts such as Val d'Isere, Verbier and Courchevel are always in demand. There is growing interest in the purchase of a personal mountain retreat or hideaway, the alpine equivalent of a private island.

Ski resort chalets & apartments
Owning a ski property in one of Europe’s most exclusive ski resorts is on many wishlists. Premium ski properties are highly sought-after with continuing demand for luxury chalets and apartments iin France and Switzerland.

Summer holiday homes
Waterfront properties on the French Riveria or by the Italian Lakes are the ultimate des-res for a summer holiday home. 'Pied-a-eau' property generally demands a premium, while villas further from the coast or lakeside often benefit from greater privacy and space. As the appeal of the Alps in the winter months endures there is also a growing trend for mountain homes for summer use driving demand in dual season ski resorts such as Chamonix and Morzine.

Non-dom relocation
Switzerland is an increasingly popular choice for non-doms looking to relocate from a less favourable tax environment. In addition to the business centres of Geneva and Zurich, exclusive ski resorts such as Villars and Verbier offer interesting relocation alternatives, as well as Wollerau in Schwyz.

Alpine equivalent of a private island
The mountains offer a similar refuge from daily life as a private island or yacht. Aspect International is regularly asked by buyers to find a personal mountain retreat in the Swiss, French and Italian Alps.

Development opportunities
With little land available for property development in the Alps and prime waterfront spots, competition is fierce for prime spots. Recent restrictions on property purchase by foreign buyers in Switzerland limits availability further there. We assist investors in finding opportunities across France, Switzerland & Italy as well as advising on the relevant legal and administrative considerations.

Rental investment & property portfolios
Aspect International also works with investors looking to add French, Swiss & Italian property to their portfolio. Managed well holiday property by the sea or in the Alps can offer an attractive rental return.

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