It’s nothing new that the Alps have long been explored and sought after as one of the world’s leading tourist destinations. Whether for a snow-packed adventure or for relaxing in the comfort of a resort. And many people dream of buying a chalet and being able to ski down the mountain, ending the day with a hot chocolate or some other warming treat for the palate as the wood crackles in the fireplace and the snow falls across the landscape. But in case you are still wondering whether it really is worth investing in the Alpine region, Athena Advisers leaves you in no doubt and explains why you should opt for the range’s French region.
To start with, demand for property in the French Alps has increased exponentially, both from foreigners and the Portuguese, with an expected increase in demand from the latter of 10% per year.
In addition to this, there are several advantages to investing in this destination: from the lifestyle and the array of experiences that the mountains afford, such as practicing winter sports in safety; or the exclusivity of the location, since the possibility of construction in the Alps is reduced, due to the existence of mountains and protected areas; to tax benefits, such as the possibility of claiming back VAT through renting newly built properties, under certain conditions that act as an incentive from the French Government to the tourist economy; and not forgetting the low interest rates applied in France to European buyers – of around 1.50% fixed in the long term, usually around 20 years.
Given all that, are you feeling the call of the mountains now?
Athena Advisers is a company specialising in the French Alps destination, and is the only real estate consultant in Portugal to broker deals in this region. With a solid background of more than 19 years operating in the premium market of France, Brazil, the UK, Spain and Portugal, it excels at spotting good investment opportunities, studying the dynamics and characteristics of each location and responding to the interests of its investors.
