January 30th, 2009

Central Paris - Bastille Marais
Paris leaseback - Bastille Marais

It is exceedingly rare to find a leaseback property in the centre of Paris. This property, available immediately, is located close to the Place de la Bastille and within 5 minutes walk to the nearest metro station.

This is an incredible opportunity to purchase an apartment in Paris most desirable quartier with great potential for high capital growth due to its prime location and excellent transport links to all areas of Paris.

Investment Summary

Property Types: 108 Studios and 30 one bedroom apartments
Rental Yield: NET 4.4% yield of the purchase price paid quarterly
Inclusive management charges and running costs!
Net prices: from €228,538 (studio) and €353,935 (1 bed)
Annual Property tax: €10 per m² (approx.)
Completion: Available NOW
Length of lease: 9 years
Reservation deposit: 10%
Est. upfront costs: 8% including notary fees, stamp duty and taxes
Paris property prices still rising with a growth of 9% in the last year
Paris
Paris is the number one city in the world for tourists with almost 30 million visitors each year. This alone continues to bring economic benefits to the whole country.

In addition, with Sarkozys reforms and tax incentives for promoting property ownership, the outlook for the French property market appears to be stable growth.

Paris is at the same time, Frances economic engine, so any investment here is low risk and has the prospect of solid returns.

This residence has 138 apartments arranged over 7 floors and is on the tree-lined Boulevard Richard Lenoir, just 5 minutes from the Place de la Bastille. The air-conditioned apartments are a mixture of studios and one bedrooms, which all come fully furnished with kitchen appliances, TV and wi-fi.

The complex carries the Citadines brand which is currently found in 13 countries. The Citadines brand is currently owned by the Ascott Group which manages a portfolio of more than €100 billion.

Argelès-sur-Mer, Apartments And Townhouses
Les Patios du Littoral

Constructed by one of Frances leading developers, and at exceptional prices, this exemplary development is situated in a superb location. Within easy walking distance to the town centre where you can find all amenities, and just over a kilometre to the beach itself, it is the perfect second home, and has excellent rental potential. As the property is in the town of Argelès, it is lively all year round, as opposed to the properties on the beach itself which quieten down over the winter period.

The site has several swimming pools, so you do not always have to go to the beach, and some of the properties have their very own private garden. All properties have a sun-bathed terrace or balcony from which you can enjoy the Mediterranean climate and the beautiful Languedoc sun.

There are a variety of different styles of property as follows:

Studio apartment: from €100,000
1 bed apartment: from €129,000
2 bed apartment: from €177,000
2 bed disabled apartment with private garden: from €190,000
2 bed townhouse with private garden: from €196,000
3 bed townhouse with private garden: from €223,000

Argelès-sur-Mer

Close to Perpignan, Argelès-sur-Mer holds an excellent position on the Roussillon coast. With a long sandy beach boasting beautiful views of the Pyrenees mountains, it is one of the most picturesque coastal locations in the Languedoc.

There is always something to do here, with many events all year round. Discover the historic town centre, local parks and museums. Take walks along the beachfront and take in the beautiful views over the Mediterranean and the mountains.

For the golfer, the esteemed course at St Cyprien is only 7 miles away. This is one of the most renowned and beautiful courses in the area. Also nearby is the traditional fishing village of Collioure, and other historic locations.

The beach at Argelès is frequently given excellent reviews, being dubbed one of the most beautiful beaches in France. The Pyrenees mountains offer a unique backdrop and shops and bars that often tend to spoil any beachfront are all located away from the sand behind a lush green and wooded park, making you feel as though you are truly getting away from it all.

The prices of these properties are the best weve seen for a coastal development in a long time. As such, the properties best located on site are currently being snapped up. Please enquire for further information as soon as possible, and make the first steps in reserving your perfect home abroad.

January 19th, 2009

Les Fermes De Jules, La Chapelle DAbondance
January 2009 - reduced prices - now below market value!

The location

These high-quality and traditionally-constructed apartments are being built in a beautiful and sunny location with amazing views of the mountains. Just 200 metres from the village centre, which has a good range of shops, bars and restaurants and only 300 metres from the ski lift, the position of the apartments is exceptional. The Residence has very easy access to the local ski area and the vast Portes du Soleil, the largest ski domaine in Europe (650km of skiing) catering for for every ability of skier and boarder.

This unspoilt, Savoyard village has an all-year-round community with a wealth of summer activities, including walking, mountain biking (750 km of paths), rock climbing, rafting, swimming, golf and tennis to name but a few and Lake Geneva is a short drive away with all the water sports you could wish for.

The apartments

Beautifully constructed and traditionally built apartments
Only apartments of this kind being built at Chapelle d’Abondance
Classic purchase, free of leaseback scheme to give full flexibility of use
Excellent rental potential and capital growth
Builder with over 30 years of experience of construction in the Alps
Purchase price includes a good-sized cave, for ski and boot storage, with some large enough to accommodate a bicycle
Early reservation offers choice of kitchen design, bathroom finish, tiles and flooring
Fitted kitchen includes integrated dishwasher and fridge-freezer
Sony flat screen television included with all early reservations

Prices:
Studio from €71,200 (was €123,500)
One bedroom apartment from €112,000 (was €144,500)
One bedroom + cabine apartment from €118,900 (was €158,200)
Two bedroom + cabine apartment from €197,700 (was €248,400)
Three bedroom + cabine apartment from €298,100 (was €326,600)

January 16th, 2009

Les Fermes De Jules, La Chapelle DAbondance
January 2009 - reduced prices - now below market value!

The location

These high-quality and traditionally-constructed apartments are being built in a beautiful and sunny location with amazing views of the mountains. Just 200 metres from the village centre, which has a good range of shops, bars and restaurants and only 300 metres from the ski lift, the position of the apartments is exceptional. The Residence has very easy access to the local ski area and the vast Portes du Soleil, the largest ski domaine in Europe (650km of skiing) catering for for every ability of skier and boarder.

This unspoilt, Savoyard village has an all-year-round community with a wealth of summer activities, including walking, mountain biking (750 km of paths), rock climbing, rafting, swimming, golf and tennis to name but a few and Lake Geneva is a short drive away with all the water sports you could wish for.

The apartments

Beautifully constructed and traditionally built apartments
Only apartments of this kind being built at Chapelle d’Abondance
Classic purchase, free of leaseback scheme to give full flexibility of use
Excellent rental potential and capital growth
Builder with over 30 years of experience of construction in the Alps
Purchase price includes a good-sized cave, for ski and boot storage, with some large enough to accommodate a bicycle
Early reservation offers choice of kitchen design, bathroom finish, tiles and flooring
Fitted kitchen includes integrated dishwasher and fridge-freezer
Sony flat screen television included with all early reservations

Prices:
Studio from €71,200 (was €123,500)
One bedroom apartment from €112,000 (was €144,500)
One bedroom + cabine apartment from €118,900 (was €158,200)
Two bedroom + cabine apartment from €197,700 (was €248,400)
Three bedroom + cabine apartment from €298,100 (was €326,600)

January 2nd, 2009

Samoens, 1 Bed Leaseback Resale
The Apartment
A one bedroom resale leaseback apartment delivered for the winter season 2005. This north and west facing corner apartment is located on the first floor of the Golese residence with beautiful mountain views from all angles. The apartment sleeps four and is sold with a fully fitted kitchen, fully furnished, an underground parking space and a ski locker.

The development consists of 44 apartments and 30 chalets with excellent facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room and a gym. There is a ski bus that stops directly outside of the complex and only takes 2 minutes to reach the ski lift that links into the Grand Massif ski domain. The village centre is only a 4 minute walk away from the apartment.

The Investment

The apartment is run by La Grange, one of the largest management companies in France who have over 25 years experience. It is on the leaseback scheme with an 11 year lease of which just under 8 years remain with the opportunity to renew this lease at the end of the initial term. The apartment is financed on the net price so there is no need to claim back the VAT.

The rental yield per annum is €3,709 (euros) in cash as well as 1 weeks usage in mid winter season and 1 weeks usage in mid summer season. Personal weeks can be swapped between residences (like for like), there is a discount on additional weeks in your apartment of 20% and up to 20% in other La Grange residences as well as a €40 last minute weekend deal for use of your apartment (subject to availability). For more information on La Grange please click here

The net price to finance is €118,000, which is an extremely competitive price for an apartment in this area. Since the apartments were only completed for the winter 2005, they are still classed as new build and have reduced notaire fees.

The Location

In the heart of the Alps, between Geneva and Chamonix (Mont Blanc), Samoens is a beautiful mountain resort surrounded by seven peaks of up to 2500 metres high. It is a small town in a sunny valley only a few minutes from the Le Grand Massif. Once a thriving centre for stone masons, the town has beautiful traditional architecture, and stunning natural surroundings. It is a lovely historic village with a small pedestrianised centre home to many appealing shops. With an all year round community, Samoens retains a very rural France feel. The region is ideal for both winter and summer holidays due to the breathtaking countryside of lakes, waterfalls, forests and vast open countryside. Samoens is a popular destination not only for skiing (130 pistes between the 5 resorts of the Grand Massif area: Samoens, Morillon, Les Carroz, Flaine and Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval), but also for walking, sightseeing, fishing, rafting and sailing and the natural charm of Samoens which has maintained its traditional character and authenticity.

Samoens is only 60km (approximately 1 hour) from Geneva international airport and is also easily accessible by car and by train (only 20km from SNCF Cluses).

If you would like to discuss this apartment in more detail, please contact one of our ski specialists immediately.

December 31st, 2008

High Quality New-build Chalet In Abondance
The Location

Located in Abondance, close to the village of Chatel, this high-quality-build chalet is due for completion at the end of this year.

At only 200 metres from the village centre, where you will find an excellent array of local shops and restaurants, the position of the chalet is ideal for both summer and winter. See here the beautiful view from the chalet!

Nearby is the village of La Chapelle dAbondance, from where you can connect into the vast Portes du Soleil ski area. With over 650 km of piste, linking 10 villages and ski stations in France and Switzerland, there is skiing and boarding for every ability. The larger village of Chatel is only 5 miles away, offering further choice of shops and restaurants, and also with easy access into the Portes du Soleil.

During the summer months the location is perfect for walking, mountain biking, rock-climbing, golf, swimming and tennis - plus sailing and all the motorised water sports you could wish for, at nearby Lake Geneva.

The Chalet

You will have several choices, including whether to incorporate a self-contained apartment on the ground floor. There will be options regarding the finish of the kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and tiles and at this stage you could even choose how many bedrooms are to be included in the chalet (up to 6).

With 170 square metres of living space on a plot of 800 square metres the chalet offers exceptional and flexible accommodation at a very competitive price, while the southerly aspect will ensure lots of sunshine and breathtaking views of the mountains in a spectacular location.

Price:

€600,000

December 28th, 2008

Chalet LAster Des Alpes, Les Contamines
Les Contamines-Montjoie

Les Contamines, in the heart of the Mont Blanc ski area, close to St Gervais, Megeve and Combloux is a traditional, Savoyard village, only one hours drive from Geneva airport.

With over 120km of pistes in the spectacular Les Contamines-Montjoie/Hauteluce ski area, the mountains rise to 2500m in this snow-sure region; there is something for everyone including fantastic off-piste skiing, free-riding in the X-Zones and 26km of cross-country trails.

Take the Evasion lift pass and you will enjoy the 450km of ski slopes in the Mont Blanc region. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skier or boarder Les Contamines offers a fantastic skiing experience from an unspoilt and family-friendly Savoyard village.

There are numerous additional activities in the village including an ice rink, snow-shoeing, dog sledding, sleigh rides, paragliding - to name but a few - and there is also a magnificent Nature Reserve offering a haven of calm in 5500 hectares of land including glaciers, lakes, cliffs and varied fauna and flora.

In summer there are walking trails by the river right to the end of the valley, tennis courts and for the more adventurous an amazing tree-climbing challenge.

Chalet LAster des Alpes

Centrally located on the main street (soon to be pedestrianised) in the pretty village of Les Contamines, the Chalet LAster des Alpes is a small, traditional style development of only nine apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms.

The fully-equipped kitchen is included in the price and each apartment will have a terrace or balcony, a private underground parking space, cave and ski store. The apartments will have parquet floors and there will be a choice of tiles to finish the bathroom and kitchen.

A great benefit for the top floor apartments is that they will have a wood burning stove to welcome you back at the end of a great days skiing!
Prices
One bedroom apartment €253,419
Two bedroom apartments from €322,926
Three bed apartment €664,470

December 18th, 2008

Roc Belle Face, Les Arcs
The Development

Roc Belle Face is a four star residence in the family orientated resort of Les Arcs 1600. Located at the foot of the slopes, this ski-in, ski-out development is also situated next to the funicular, taking you directly to Bourg St Maurice. The contemporary residence is being constructed by one of the most established and reputable developers in France and will be completed to an extremely high standard. Each of the 115 apartments will have a fully fitted bathroom and kitchen and will be furnished with high quality furniture. Private facilities in the complex will include an indoor heated pool, sauna, hammam, fitness centre and ski storage area. Underground parking is provided for the apartments and each will have a private cellar and balcony.

Completion is due at the end of this year, in time for the 2008-2009 ski season.

Prices

1 Bed from 195,242 Euro
1 Bed + Cabine Duplex from 281,784 Euro
2 Bed (H) from 347,423 Euro
2 Bed + Cabine Duplex from 343,535 Euro

The Location

As the original resort in the Arcs area, the village of Arcs 1600 has a warm and friendly atmosphere and welcomes you in both summer and winter. The fully pedestrianised resort has breathtaking scenery and stunning views of Mont Blanc, as well as tree-lined pistes, which hold the snow well. As a south west facing resort, Les Arcs 1600 also benefits from an exceptional amount of sunshine.

Les Arcs 1600 is located in the Savoie region close to the resorts of La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry in the Paradiski region. This area has a huge 425km of pistes for skiers and boarders of all levels, one of the largest ski areas in the world served by 175 ski lifts. It also boasts an impressive array of features, including 5 snow parks, 2 glaciers and 2 summits at an altitude of more than 3000 metres! The “Vanoise Express” cable car connects all of Les Arcs with La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry creating a very accessible area.

There are plenty of activities other than skiing to enjoy in Les Arcs 1600 and the surrounding area, in both summer and winter. These include show-shoe walking, dog-sledding, ice-skating, and ice-climbing in winter and golf (18 hole golf course), squash, swimming, paragliding, canoeing and mountain biking in summer.

Leaseback
This development is available on the leaseback scheme, meaning that it benefits from a 19.6% VAT reduction and in this instance the developer will fund this for you. There are various personal usage options available, with up to 12 weeks usage and the possibility of increasing the rental yield by giving back any unused weeks to the management company. Owners will benefit from net guaranteed rental returns of up to 4.5% on selected apartments, depending on the usage option chosen.

If you are interested in finding out more about this property, please feel free to contact one of our ski specialists, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have and can place reservations on your behalf.

December 10th, 2008

Les Fermes De Jules, La Chapelle DAbondance
The location

These high-quality and traditionally-constructed apartments are being built in a beautiful and sunny location with amazing views of the mountains. Just 200 metres from the village centre, which has a good range of shops, bars and restaurants and only 300 metres from the ski lift, the position of the apartments is exceptional. The Residence has very easy access to the local ski area and the vast Portes du Soleil, the largest ski domaine in Europe (650km of skiing) catering for for every ability of skier and boarder.

This unspoilt, Savoyard village has an all-year-round community with a wealth of summer activities, including walking, mountain biking (750 km of paths), rock climbing, rafting, swimming, golf and tennis to name but a few and Lake Geneva is a short drive away with all the water sports you could wish for.

The apartments

Beautifully constructed and traditionally built apartments
Only apartments of this kind being built at Chapelle d’Abondance
Classic purchase, free of leaseback scheme to give full flexibility of use
Excellent rental potential and capital growth
Builder with over 30 years of experience of construction in the Alps
Purchase price includes a good-sized cave, for ski and boot storage, with some large enough to accommodate a bicycle
Early reservation offers choice of kitchen design, bathroom finish, tiles and flooring
Fitted kitchen includes integrated dishwasher and fridge-freezer
Sony flat screen television included with all early reservations

Prices:
Studio from €103,000
One bedroom apartment from €144,500
One bedroom + cabine apartment from €146,800
Two bedroom + cabine apartment from €248,400
Three bed apartment from €286,800
Three bedroom + cabine apartment from €326,600

December 5th, 2008

Val D Isere, 2 Bedroom Apartments
The Apartments

A rare opportunity to purchase one of two spacious and exceptionally well priced apartments at the heart of the sought-after and snow sure resort of Val d Isere. The two spacious duplex apartments each have two bedrooms and were entirely renovated in the summer of 2007. They are being sold with fully fitted kitchens and bathrooms as well as a furniture package and are ready to move into immediately. Parking and ski lockers are available for owners use.

The residence is just 450 metres from the nearest ski lift and a stones throw from the local shops and restaurants. There are 81 apartments in total and the residence is made up of two buildings linked by an outside court, providing a huge central relaxation area. There is also a fantastic outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna, billiard room and launderette.

Prices

Apt 001 2 bed duplex 71.38m2 €625,000
Apt 002 2 bed duplex 70.97m2 €680,000
Prices include VAT and furniture

The Location
Val d Isere is one of the most beautiful and sought after mountain resorts in the French Alps, situated at an altitude of 1850 metres at the heart of the Vanoise National Park. The resort has retained its authentic charm and character with quaint pedestrianised streets, traditional chalets made of local wood and stone and the beautiful baroque church dating back to the 16th century. The journey to the resort offers spectacular views and the scenery once in Val d Isere is equally breathtaking with vast mountain ranges dominating the village.

The world famous Espace Killy ski domain is made up of Val d Isere and Tignes and offers some of the best skiing in the world. Previously used as an Olympic site, the 300 km of pistes served by around 100 ski lifts, offer something for all levels of skiers and boarders, including some excellent off piste and snow parks. The area is one of the only ski domains in France to be classified as snow sure and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Val d Isere offers a huge range of other activities in both winter and summer including snow shoe walking, quad-biking, ice-climbing, dog sledding, scenic flights, walking and farm visits. There are also excellent facilities within the resort including an ice rink, cinema, fitness clubs, numerous spas and a huge number of shops and boutiques. There are also over 70 restaurants and numerous bars and clubs creating an extremely lively apres-ski.

This is an extremely unique opportunity to purchase an apartment in a World renowned resort that is a pure freehold property and allows complete flexibility of use. If you are interested in this, we urge you to contact us immediately on the number below.

December 3rd, 2008

Modern Chalet, Praz Sur Arly, Nr Megeve
The Chalet

The chalet is located in the traditional village of Praz Sur Arly in a pretty wooded setting just 5km from Megeve. The ski slopes are just 700 metres from the chalet and the village just 800 metres.

This spacious residence is 220m2 and the land surrounding it is 1300m2. The chalet is newly constructed in a contemporary style with a light and airy feel thanks to the many windows. Natural materials were used in the construction of the chalet, including sheeps wool for the insulation as well as wood fibre and organic paints. The chalet is very ecological with a system of rain water recycling, a boiler run on wood chippings with an interior wood store. The type of wood used in the construction of the chalet is traditional Meleze.

There are three floors to the chalet with a laundry and garage with automatic door for 3 cars underground; an entrance hall, wc, kitchen, dining room and living room on the ground floor; an independant living area with fireplace, bedroom with bathroom and dressing room on the half floor; and 3 bedrooms (including one with a mezzanine), a bathroom and playroom on the first floor.Outside there is a large south facing terrace and a balcony made from Meleze wood is currently being built.

The Location

Praz sur Arly is a charming traditional village located just 5 km from the popular resort of Megeve. It is located in the Haute Savoie region, approximately one hour from Geneva International Airport. The resort is part of the Espace Diamant ski area with 185km of piste with slopes up to 2000 metres. The other resorts making up the ski area are Les Saisie, Notredame de Bellecombe, Flumet and Volant Cohennoz.

If you would like further information on the chalet, please call the number below and speak to one of our ski property consultants.