Dual seasonality: how to pick a ski property you can use all year
Traditionally, ski properties were usable only in the small window of the year when the surrounding slopes were thick with snow. That has completely changed in the past decade. Resorts are investing heavily in a concept called ‘dual seasonality’, a catch-all term...
Making your new French home from home, in Nice
Nice, the most glittering city on the French Riviera, has long held a close connection with British, American and other international homebuyers. See why we keep coming to this sundrenched corner of France, to buy a property in Nice. From F Scott Fitzgerald to W...
The 10 best places to buy in France in 2025
Whether you’re looking for coastal luxury, a peaceful countryside retreat or a thriving urban hub, France offers something for everyone. But from year to year, different villages, towns and cities earn their place in the limelight. Whether it’s an industry boom...
The hidden costs of buying a ski property in France you need to know
A major risk to turning your dream of owning a ski property in France into a reality are the hidden costs. While the basic process of buying a property is similar around the world, France has unique differences that can cost you if you aren’t prepared for them. If...