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 risk to turning your dream of owning a ski property in France into a reality are the hidden costs. While the process of buying a property is similar around the world, France has unique differences that you should prepare for to make your property journey smooth and...

Everything you need to know to be self-employed in France

Not everyone who relocates to France can afford to retire. Meaning, on top of navigating the complexities of moving abroad, there is the added challenge of setting up as self-employed and staying on the right side of France’s complex labour laws. Despite the...

Embracing your first French Christmas

Christmas in France, much as in the UK, is a very festive affair. The French think of Christmas as the most important festival in the year and never forget its Christian beginnings. Although Christmas is celebrated in similar ways to the UK, the emphasis on the...