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...

Where in Greece can you swim and ski in one day?

Imagine having breakfast on the terrace of your Greek home while gazing out at the sea, before driving through stunning scenery to spend the day having fun on the ski slopes. In Greece, skiing has become a popular winter alternative to swimming in the sea. While a dip...

Buy before you fly: why expats should buy before moving to Spain

Rental costs in Spain are rising. In the southernmost region of Andalusia, for example, prices have increased 8.7 percent in the past year. [1]. While this is excellent news for property investors, it can be a significant hurdle for expats planning to rent in Spain...