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The Best High Altitude Resorts
26 Nov, 2021When we have a client meeting they will often give us their wish list. Usually at the top of their list is they want to buy in a resort which...
The Swiss Purchase Process
20 Oct, 2021I have been selling property in Switzerland for over 35 years but even I am surprised to learn something new occasionally. This is in part because the rules can often...
French Resort Overview
29 Sep, 2021Are you as excited as we are for the French ski resorts to reopen? Whether you’re wishing to return to an old-time classic, or you’re ready to explore somewhere new,...
Grimentz - The perfect hidden gem?
27 Aug, 2021We here at Investors in Property love Grimentz. We love its historical centre, its charming village feel, its slopes and quite frankly, we just love the feel of the place....
Alpine Property - 4 pieces of advice the local agents won't give you
29 Jul, 2021The Alpine real estate landscape is, in many ways, like any other. There are a variety of agencies working at local and regional levels, there is a great deal of...
Ski Property Expert: Buying or Selling a Hotel
23 Jun, 2021Having recently concluded the sale of a hotel in Saas Fee, our MD Simon Malster explains the process and gives some tips which will help you if you are looking...
Ski Property Expert: Chalets under £1m in 2021
16 Jun, 2021We have a lot of demand for chalets up to £1m / 1m euros so here is an update and some advice on where to concentrate your search from ski...
Ski Property Expert: Rental Investments in 2021
09 Jun, 2021For those of you seeking an Alpine property as a rental investment, ski property expert, Simon Malster, sat down to summarise his top recommendations & outline the lay of the...
Video: Winter In Wengen
28 May, 2021A video introduction to Wengen in Winter & the Jungfrau Ski Region.
Ski Property Expert Simon Malster on why he chose Saas Fee for his own apartment in the Alps
21 May, 2021I am often asked by clients if I own a property in the Alps and the next two questions are usually where and why? So here is my personal account...
Swiss Resort Overviews
14 May, 2021With one of the most peculiar seasons now over, it felt like a good time to have a quick overview of our main Swiss resorts. Below is a short summary...
Investors in Property: End of Year Review
23 Apr, 2021As the 20/21 Ski Season draws to a close and we move into year two of the Coronavirus Pandemic, our Managing Director, ski property expert Simon Malster, sat down to...
Brexit & The Alpine Property Market
24 Feb, 2021Now the UK has left the EU, UK citizens are subject to new restrictions and the time they can spend in the EU is now limited. They can only stay...
Video: An Introduction to Andermatt
16 Feb, 2021A video introduction to the dual-season mountain resort of Andermatt.
Swiss Alps Property - Understanding the market in different resorts
28 Jan, 20212020 was a surprising success for Swiss property sales, as reported in our previous article, so with interest at an all-time high, we thought it was about time we gave...
7 top tips for buying a property in the Alps
12 Jan, 2021With over 50 years of combined Alpine property sales experience between us, our team has seen it all. The good, the bad and the ugly. We have seen clients purchase...
Escape to the Swiss Alps
01 Dec, 2020It has been the strangest of years for everyone but despite everything, Switzerland has endeavoured to keep itself both open and safe; meaning it might be the only Alpine nation...
2020 & The Alpine Property Market
11 Nov, 2020Collins Dictionary’s word of the year for 2020 was announced this week; lockdown. Along with self-isolate, social distancing, furlough, key-worker & coronavirus in the longer list of ten, these choices...
Buying in Switzerland - Rules, restrictions, complications & solutions
05 Nov, 2020Switzerland has been our best-selling market for years now, and the turbulence this year has only reinforced the popularity of property in the Swiss Alps. The combination of fresh mountain...
First Homes in the Swiss Alps
29 Sep, 2020This summer we have seen a record number of enquiries for properties in the Swiss Alps. Once again in uncertain times the enduring resilience of the Swiss Franc has proven...
Penthouse Apartments in the Swiss Alps
27 Aug, 2020Best views in the building, double-height ceilings and floor to ceiling windows - penthouse apartments in the Alps have a unique appeal. So we have drawn up a list of the...
Coronavirus & the Alpine Property Market
15 Jul, 2020In this article we discuss the current situation regarding travel to and from the Alps, what’s open, property viewings and the overall impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the...
Video series: Finding a property
13 Jul, 2020Following on from last month's video series focusing on choosing a resort for a ski property, ski property expert Simon Malster has filmed a series of 5 videos on the task...
Finding a Property: Chalets over 4m CHF/EUR
10 Jul, 2020Ski property expert Simon Malster runs through the best luxury chalets currently on the market and where you can find them.
Finding a Property: Best Luxury Apartments on the Market
10 Jul, 2020Ski property expert Simon Malster discusses luxury ski apartments in the Alps.
Finding a Property: Chalets under 3m EUR
10 Jul, 2020Ski property expert Simon Malster makes some recommendations of chalets available for under 3m EUR in the French & Swiss Alps.
Finding a Property: A chalet for under 1 million CHF/EUR
10 Jul, 2020Ski property expert Simon Malster talks through the best resorts to consider when looking for a chalet priced at 1m CHF/EUR or less in the Alps.
Finding a Property: An apartment for 400k GBP
10 Jul, 2020Ski property expert Simon Malster gives his view on where best to look for an apartment for £400k or less in the Alps.
Video series: Choosing a resort
23 Jun, 2020Following on from the previous series of videos where Simon discussed some of the key things to consider when buying a property in France, Switzerland & Austria, this week we...
Choosing a Resort: My Personal Advice
22 Jun, 2020In the sixth & final video of this series, Simon gives his own personal advice on how to choose a ski resort in which to buy a chalet or apartment.
Choosing a Resort: Resorts You May Not Know
22 Jun, 2020In the fifth video of this series, Simon has a look at some of the lesser known resorts that buyers should consider when looking for an Alpine ski property.
Choosing a Resort: High Altitude & Big Ski Areas
22 Jun, 2020Fourth in the series, here Simon discusses the importance of high altitude resorts and big ski areas.Big name resorts and the lesser known alternatives.
Choosing a Resort: Rental Investment
22 Jun, 2020In the third video of this series, Simon discusses the best Alpine ski resorts for those who are looking for a good rental return on their property.
Choosing a Resort: Weekend-able Resorts
22 Jun, 2020In the second video of this series, ski property expert Simon Malster discusses the best options in the Alps for an easily weekend-able ski chalet or apartment.
Choosing a Resort: Introduction
22 Jun, 2020NEW SERIES: Simon discusses some of the key factors to consider when choosing a ski resort in which to purchase a property.
Video: Summer in Wengen
18 Jun, 2020A video introduction to the stunning scenery and classic Swiss charm of Wengen.
Video series: Picking a country for a ski property
23 May, 2020Over the last few weeks, we asked ski property expert Simon Malster to compile some of the questions he is most commonly asked regarding the purchase of a ski property...
Ski Property Expert: Summary
22 May, 2020Ski property expert Simon Malster provides an overview of the pros and cons of buying a ski property in Switzerland, France & Austria.
Ski Property Expert: Tax & VAT
22 May, 2020Ski property expert Simon Malster discusses the tax & VAT situation for property purchases in France, Switzerland & Austria. Not all bad news. There are some great tax incentives.
Ski Property Expert: Rules & Regulations
22 May, 2020Ski property expert Simon Malster discusses the rules and regulations regarding buying a second home in the Swiss, French & Austrian Alps.
Ski Property Expert: Mortgages & Currency
22 May, 2020Ski property expert Simon Malster discusses finance options for property buyers in the Swiss, French & Austrian Alps and the pros and cons of buying in CHF or in EUR.
Ski Property Expert: An Introduction
22 May, 2020We asked ski property expert Simon Malster to compile some of the questions he is most commonly asked regarding the purchase of a ski property in the Alps.
The Swiss franc – a safe haven; Truth or myth?
06 May, 2020This week our Managing Director, Simon Malster, put pen to paper regarding one of the most frequently asked questions we receive on Alpine property; is the Swiss franc truly a...
Buying a property in the French Alps - What you need to know
06 May, 2020Buying a home in the French Alps is an attractive prospect for many keen skiers who spend year after year visiting the area for their holidays. But just how...
Video: An Introduction to Villars
01 May, 2020A video introduction to the charming, sun-soaked resort of Villars.
Ski property expert Simon Malster on choosing a resort
17 Apr, 2020This week our Managing Director Simon Malster, was due to travel to Belgium and the Netherlands to meet clients and discuss their interest in an Alpine ski property. With lockdowns...
Ski property expert Simon Malster on what you need to know when buying a property in the Alps
15 Apr, 2020This week our Managing Director Simon Malster, was due to travel to Belgium and the Netherlands to meet clients and discuss their interest in an Alpine ski property. Due to...
Swiss Ski Resort Awards - 2020
06 Apr, 2020Clients looking at ski properties are always asking what’s the best resort for that, or where should I buy if this is the most important factor? Well to answer those...
Video introductions to Swiss resorts
11 Mar, 2020In the Autumn of 2018 we asked some local photographers and film-makers to put together a short video that gives a flavour of Saas Fee. The idea was to capture...
How to pick a ski resort in which to buy a chalet or apartment
12 Feb, 2020Investing in a ski chalet or apartment in the Alps is a big decision. It is a complex one too as there lots of different variables to consider. Before you...
Video: An Introduction to Grimentz & the Val d'Anniviers
05 Feb, 2020A video introduction to the historic ski village of Grimentz and the thrilling Val d'Anniviers ski region.
Spear's Magazine: Why Saas Fee is in the property spotlight
28 Jan, 2020In a recent article for Spear's Magazine Catherine Moye dissected the emergence of Saas Fee as one of the most attractive investment areas in the Swiss Alps. Catherine points to...
The Swiss Franc as a Safe Haven
15 Jan, 2020Investopedia defines a “safe haven” as “an investment that is expected to retain or increase in value during times of market turbulence”. Classic examples of safe haven investments include...
The Financial Times: Ski magic: the technology behind the best Alpine ski resorts
05 Nov, 2019In this weekend’s House & Home supplement of the FT, Liz Rowlinson invites us to “Look beyond the Alpine vistas to the infrastructure projects that will add value to your...
Villars - The Resort on the Comeback Trail
24 Oct, 2019Villars was one of the first Swiss resorts discovered by overseas buyers as they looked to purchase their very own ski property. Several very positive features, which are discussed below,...
A Day in Saas Fee
10 Oct, 2019As one of our top resorts in the Swiss Alps, we asked a Saas Fee regular to give us an idea of a typical day in the high altitude paradise....
Ski Weekends 2019/20 - Join Us!
05 Sep, 2019In addition to the comprehensive range of city visits we will be holding this autumn, we are planning a number of “ski weekends” over the course of the 2019/20 ski...
Client Meetings Autumn 2019 - Book now!
29 Aug, 2019As always, in the build up to the 2019/20 ski season, our managing director Simon Malster will be holding a number of meetings with interested buyers in cities across Europe...
Why buy through Investors in Property?
30 Jul, 2019As we begin to prepare for the winter's ski season, we prepared a quick summary of the benefits of working with Investors in Property to find and buy your dream...
Florens Resort & Suites showcases apartments
04 Jun, 2019The Florens Resort & Suites development on Lake Brienz is unveiling its first show apartments. A total of 18 apartment blocks are to be built in Oberried by 2021, spanning...
Video: An Introduction to Les Collons & Veysonnaz
08 May, 2019A video introduction to the Les 4 Vallées ski resorts Veysonnaz & Les Collons.
Top 5 Alpine Investment Locations
01 May, 2019Another ski season comes to an end, the chairs have stopped rotating and the pistes shall be bashed no more. It’s been an interesting season in terms of developments, property...
Evening Standard: Holiday homes in Switzerland
30 Apr, 2019In The Evening Standard's Homes & Property this week, Cathy Hawker drew attention to the traditional, year-round appeal of Grimentz and the wide range of new and resale properties available...
Video: An Introduction to Saas Fee
19 Feb, 2019A video introduction to the high-altitude Swiss ski resort of Saas Fee.
Airport to Ski Resort by Rail
14 Feb, 2019The idea of arriving for your ski holiday by rail is an attractive one. Travelling by rail can be a relaxing and civilised experience in a way that a journey...
The Times: Swish Verbier market starts to snowball
08 Feb, 2019In today's copy of The Times, Investors in Property's Simon Malster discusses the state of the market in Switzerland's top ski resorts and the bright future for celebrity-favourite Verbier. You...
Live Webcams from Austrian Ski Resorts
13 Dec, 2018This week has seen an incredible snowfall, one of the largest in recent memory in early December. Austria received widespread snow and conditions across the region are generally good with...
Live Webcams from French Ski Resorts
13 Dec, 2018After several days of solid snow this weekend and early this week, there has been a huge accumulation of snow across the Alps. With lifts due to open this weekend...
Live Webcams from Swiss Ski Resorts
13 Dec, 2018Following this weekend's heavy snowfall across the Alpine range, we had a look at the snow conditions in Switzerland's top ski resorts for the start of the Winter 2018/19 season. ...
The Rise and Rise of Saas Fee
06 Dec, 2018Saas Fee has always been a firm favourite of ours thanks to its charming, traditional village feel, snow sure slopes, year-round appeal and dramatic peaks. Now it seems others are...
The Sunday Times: How to live the high life in Switzerland
29 Oct, 2018In this weekend's Sunday Times, our managing director Simon Malster was quizzed on the wave of renovations sweeping across the Swiss ski property market and the traditional Swiss villages where...
Buying a property in Switzerland – What you need to know
23 Oct, 2018The spiritual home of winter sports and the heart of the Alps, for many people Switzerland is a dream location for a holiday home. But is this dream possible? ...
Purpose-Built Resort vs Traditional Mountain Village - A Shift in the Market?
12 Oct, 2018Every buyer has to make the decision when purchasing a ski property. Do they go for a purpose-built resort with plenty of front de neige, lots of facilities and a...
The Daily Telegraph: Ski in winter and swim in summer: where to live on Europe's loveliest lakes
27 Sep, 2018In a recent article in The Daily Telegraph, Liz Rowlinson investigates the dual season potential of buying a lakeside property in the Alps. The piece, which can be read in...
Saas Fee Culinary Mile - 9th September 2018
11 Sep, 2018Coinciding with the launch of the Chalet Britannia Apartments development, we spent this weekend in Saas Fee for the 13th Annual Nostalgic Culinary Mile. The event itself was a resounding...
The Times: Why the Alps suit golf lovers to a tee
27 Jul, 2018Today's issue of The Times featured an article from ski property journalist Liz Rowlinson and her research into the many golf courses the mountains have to offer. As per usual,...
Jungfrau Region Open Weekend: 16th - 17th June 2018
05 Jun, 2018Jungfrau Open Weekend With the success of our 4 Valleys open weekend in March; we have decided to hold another in the picturesque Jungfrau region of Switzerland. This world famous...
A Tale of Four Courchevels
24 May, 2018If you had never visited the Trois Vallees, it would not be a surprise if you thought Courchevel was one resort. The first of the famous three valleys is often...
Evening Standard: Swiss property law change means investors can make year-round rental income from their holiday homes
20 Apr, 2018In an article published in the last week's Home & Property section of the Standard, we lifted the lid on two major new second home developments in the Swiss Alps...
Les 4 Vallées Open Weekend: 23rd – 27th March 2018
08 Mar, 2018With over 412km of skiing, Les 4 Vallées (a.k.a. the 4 Valleys) is the largest connected ski area in Switzerland and is famed for its snow-sure skiing and thrilling off-piste....
A Guide to the Jungfrau Region
21 Feb, 2018A lot gets written about the many ski resorts in the Valais region. From Verbier to Zermatt, Nendaz to Crans-Montana, Saas Fee to Grimentz, the list goes on and on....
New Infrastructure in French Ski Resorts
05 Jan, 2018As the 2017/18 ski season picks up pace we investigate the latest infrastructural developments (lifts, pistes & leisure facilities) in some of France’s best resorts. As usual there is plenty...
The Telegraph: The best ski resorts that straddle borders
20 Nov, 2017In an article in today's Telegraph, Liz Rowlinson once again delves into the Alpine property market, this time to look at the many positives you get from buying on the...
The Times: The slopes of Switzerland, for less
03 Nov, 2017In an article published in today's The Times newspaper by Liz Rowlinson, Investors in Property's Rob Keddy gave his view on some affordable properties for sale in the Valais ski...
5 Swiss Ski Resorts You Should Know About
20 Oct, 2017Switzerland is home to some of the most well-recognised ski resorts in the world. St. Moritz, Verbier and Zermatt, in particular, are world-renowned for their extensive ski areas, bustling atmosphere...
Old is the New... New
12 Sep, 2017You will no doubt have heard countless times over the past few years that there will be no new-build properties in Switzerland available for foreign buyers. You will have most...
The Perfect Ski Property?
28 Jul, 2017The concept of a so called “perfect ski property” is of course subjective. Everyone is looking for something different, somewhere different. Obviously there are 20 million euro chalets that many...
The French Alps: Resort improvements and where to invest
07 Jul, 2017So many aspects come to mind when you are thinking about purchasing a property in the Alps; location, airport proximity, amount of skiing, snow surety, resort potential, resale value etc...
'Aesthetic Skiing' in Zell am See
22 Jun, 2017Since skiing went from survival to sport, way back in the 19th century, it’s had more than a few styles. From the early days of pointing your skis downhill and...
The IIP top 5 things to do during summer in Colorado
20 Jun, 2017Colorado might be more famous for its winter than summer, but that’s not to say the state doesn’t have more than its fair share of sports and activities for when...
An Insider's Guide to Grindelwald
16 Jun, 2017Over the last few years, we’ve talked about the Jungfrau Region rather a lot. Wengen is one of those cult resorts that people just seem to fall in love with...
Ski Lessons go Digital
07 Jun, 2017Lately, you’d be forgiven for feeling like practically everything is going digital. Alexa manages your home, Siri your phone, and computers are getting cleverer all the time. Through all of...
Buying Ski Property: Visits
05 Jun, 2017One of the best litmus tests for whether or not you like a ski resort is to go on a visit. That’s true even if you’ve been going to the...
The IIP Top 4 Resorts for Summer Skiing
01 Jun, 2017There comes a time every year when the snow melts and the ski shops start selling mountain biking gear instead of snow sports equipment. Every May, resorts across Europe close...
The IIP Top 5 Mountain Biking Trails
30 May, 2017The chances are, if you’re spending a summer in the Alps you’re either a hiker or a mountain biker. Last week, we covered our favourite hiking trails, so we thought...
An insider's guide to Annecy
25 May, 2017Home to the 13th century court of the Counts of Geneva, Annecy is one of the oldest towns in the French Alps. Its roots go all the way back to...
Foodie favourites: Our top resorts for haute cuisine
23 May, 2017Foodies will know that the Alps are home to some superb cuisine, from Heston Blumenthal’s gourmet ski experience in Courmayeur to luxury chalets that come with private chefs. We took...
The IIP top 5 mountain hikes
18 May, 2017It’s mid may, summer is around the corner, and our skis and boots have been retired until November. The snow has mostly melted, and the time has come to turn...
The long way to the Alps: Taking the train
16 May, 2017When it comes to journeys to the Alps, the common belief is that the faster you get there, the better. I mean, haven’t we all had that one traumatic journey...
Insider's Guide to Les Carroz
11 May, 2017When it comes to the Grand Massif, Les Carroz is hardly the first resort you think about. That honour normally goes to Flaine or Samoens on either side of the...
La Grave saved by Alpe d'Huez lift company
09 May, 2017La Grave, Europe’s haven of extreme skiing, has been under threat for the last year or two. The lease that keeps their off-piste wonderland in business expires this season, and...
Alpine towns to visit in the off season
04 May, 2017Should you ask, most people would tell you there are two tourist seasons in the Alps. Winter comes with hordes of skiers and snowboarders hoping for sun and snow, and...
Winter Returns to the Alps
02 May, 2017This season has been somewhat unpredictable on the weather front, unless you’re looking at North America, where there has been an absolute snow bonanza. In Europe though, the snowfall has...
The Ultimate Global Ski Pass
27 Apr, 2017Extent has always been somewhat of a hot button topic at Investors in Property. We’ve long been of the opinion that a large ski area isn’t the be all and...
Ski 25 Swiss Ski Resorts on One Pass
25 Apr, 2017In most of the resorts across Europe, the ski season has ended, seasonaires are packing their bags, and the bars, restaurants and shops are closing their doors. Even those people...
New development set to revitalise the front de neige
21 Apr, 2017Val d’Isere is built around the old farming village that stood in the 1920s. Since then, thanks to the high altitude and snow sure skiing, the village has grown into...
What ski properties have sold this winter?
19 Apr, 2017Easter has come and gone, we’re midway through April, and the season in most of Europe is coming to a close; this seems like as good a time as any...
IIP's Top Resorts for Easter Ski Trips
13 Apr, 2017The Alps really know how to do Easter. From egg hunts to Easter bunnies roaming the slopes giving out special treats to kids, skiing over Easter can be a great...
Five things we learned at Chamonix Unlimited
11 Apr, 2017Last week saw more of Europe’s ski resorts celebrating the end of their winter seasons, with Zermatt Unplugged, Chamonix Unlimited and Snowbombing all taking place. We dropped by Chamonix Unlimited...
Zermatt introduces Rescue Sheep
04 Apr, 2017What do you expect when you go to Zermatt? High end bars, restaurants and shops, maybe? Five star hotels, probably. Luxury property, perhaps. The imposing shadow of the Matterhorn, certainly....
Four of the best one-off restaurants in the Alps
30 Mar, 2017Nothing feels better, when it comes to a good day on the mountain, than feeling like you’ve found a real hidden gem of a restaurant. Whether it’s tucked away down...
End of Season Festivals in the Alps
28 Mar, 2017Across France, Austria and Switzerland, the end of the ski season will inevitably bring several things. One is sunny terraces, filled with skiers wearing t-shirts and taking a break from...
Buying Ski Property: Commonly Asked Questions
23 Mar, 2017There are a few questions, over the course of our thirty year history that we’ve been asked rather a lot. For example; can I buy in sterling? Can I buy...
The IIP top 5 resorts for spring skiing
21 Mar, 2017It’s mid-march, and spring skiing has arrived with a vengeance. The days are longer, the afternoons sunnier and resorts across the Alps are enjoying the concerts, competitions and testing days...
Top 5 ski properties to buy on a budget
16 Mar, 2017Buying a ski property can be a treacherous world when you’re on a budget. The best known resorts come with the price tag to match their reputation, and not all...
Sion in the news: flights tested, new airlines arriving and an olympic bid
14 Mar, 2017In recent years, Sion has become rather a footnote on the way to Verbier or Zermatt. The recent announcement that the airport will be seeing commercial flights once more has...
Jetpacks for skiers to hit the Alps next season
07 Mar, 2017Jetpacks have been the transport of choice for James Bond and super spies everywhere since the 70s. Unless you’re Filip Flisar, they’re not the first thing you think of when...
The Weber Law: The End for Swiss Second Homes
02 Mar, 2017Switzerland, an idyllic land of lakes, mountains, streams and snow, is a dream retreat for people from all over the world. Charming, high altitude villages, vast ski areas, a stable...
City A.M.: Legal changes that may make Swiss property purchases more costly in future
24 Feb, 2017In an article published in this morning's City A.M., our managing director Simon Malster gives his overview of the Swiss property market, describing how the changing legal situation in Switzerland will...
4 Foodie Favourites in the Alps
16 Feb, 2017The famous cuisine of the Alps is traditionally very meat and cheese heavy. From tartiflette to fondue, Alpine food tends to be very filling and just a little bit rustic....
6 romantic activities for two in the Alps
14 Feb, 20172017, like most years, sees the 14th of February fall on a peak skiing week. So in between wrestling the kids into their ski suits and packing them off to...
Buying Ski Property: February Half Term
09 Feb, 2017When it comes to skiing, February is the very peak of the season. Traditionally, this is when sunny piste-side restaurants are filled with skiers and snowboarders, slopes are busy and...
Huge Investment set to revitalise Crans-Montana in 2017
07 Feb, 2017Crans-Montana is best known for being home to the European Masters golf tournament. It’s tricky professional course, pretty amateur course and sunny ski slopes draw visitors year after year. The...
Buying a Ski Property: Choosing your Resort
02 Feb, 2017When you’re looking at buying a ski property, your resort of choice is likely to be somewhere you’ve visited before. For many buyers, that means Meribel, Courchevel, Verbier, Zermatt, Val...
Spotlight on: Hestra, a cut above
31 Jan, 2017If you’re buying a ski property, there’s a good chance that you’re already more than kitted out for the aforementioned winter sport. From down ski jackets to a new, tighter...
An Insider's Resort Guide: Buying Ski Property in Chamonix
26 Jan, 2017As far as ski towns go, there is nowhere quite like Chamonix. It sits in a cradle of distinctive mountains whose silhouettes form jagged shapes against the sky in the...
Find great snow and a pretty village in Grimentz
19 Jan, 2017There has been a lot of talk over the last few years about Grimentz. The Val d’Anniviers was one of the first ski areas to embrace freeriding, and the powder...
SwissAir Flights from Sion to Heathrow
17 Jan, 2017You might’ve heard a few months ago that Sion Airport will be opening its doors to international flights once more. There’s a chance you even heard it from us; we...
Gondola Links Alpe d'Huez and Les Deux Alpes
13 Jan, 2017New lifts arrive all the time in the Alps; they are a part of the constant revitalisation of ski resorts everywhere. From new cable cars in Val d’Isere to the...
Organising a Visit
12 Jan, 2017When you’re heading out to the Alps to see ski property, the chances are pretty high that you’re not just going to be looking at one resort. The problem is,...
Never fear, the snow is here!
10 Jan, 2017After what has been, undeniably, a terrible December in terms of snowfall across much of the Alps the snow is finally arriving once again. It started snowing lightly at the...
Ski Slang 101
05 Jan, 2017After we went back to basics for a look at ski jargon the other week, we’re taking things up a notch with the incomprehensible world of ski slang. Unlike the...
Top Interior Design Tips for New-Build Chalets
29 Dec, 2016When it comes to ski chalets, there are a lot of factors that can have an impact on your interior design vision. From planning consent specifics to awkward pipes, parts...
The ABC Guide to Ski Jargon
22 Dec, 2016The ski season is just beginning, and skiers and snowboarders everywhere are planning to make a trip back to the mountains. For those of us who are looking at their...
Looking beyond the Listed Kilometres
20 Dec, 2016There was a time, near the beginning of skiing as a popular sport, when people’s priorities were mostly whether the resort was nice, or the facilities were good. Recently though,...
The IIP Top 3 Alpine Resorts for Non-Skiers
12 Dec, 2016Not everyone who heads out to the Alps is keen on hitting the slopes. Sometimes, you’re there for the atmosphere instead of the snowy slopes. From sleigh rides to hot...
Art in the Alps
08 Dec, 2016If I were to mention an artist exhibiting their work, you might assume they were putting on events in London or New York; traditional cities well known for their art...
Ischgl Opens Smuggler's Trails
06 Dec, 2016As with most border towns, Ischgl has had its fair share of smugglers through the years. In harder times, Austrians used to head over the border to Samnaun (home of...
Misty Mountain Hops
02 Dec, 2016Fancy a beer? Is there a better question to hear on a Friday afternoon? Well, any afternoon really (insert appropriate drink responsibly disclaimer). It also applies in the morning if...
The IIP Top Six Chalets for Six Week Purchases
01 Dec, 2016There are a number of different options available when it comes to ski property, and all of them have their merits. From the completely bespoke new build apartments to luxury...
Tignes plans for an indoor ski slope
29 Nov, 2016You wouldn’t think one of the most snow sure ski resorts in Europe would need an indoor ski slope. After all, when you can ski the great outdoors for nine...
Fondue in the Sky
24 Nov, 2016As many of us are aware, skiing has been a popular sport in the Alps since the 19th Century. Next season will see one of the oldest resorts turn 150;...
Austria vs Après Ski
22 Nov, 2016Austria is famous for being home to some of the wildest après ski in the Alps; from the crazy end-of-season parties, to the huge concerts and the schnapps fuelled dancing...
The Eight Best Après Ski Bars in the Alps
17 Nov, 2016Whatever form it might take, après ski is a big part of skiing. Whether you head off to the spa, attend a yoga class or hit the local bars, unwinding...
Heavy snow storms see Alps open in November
15 Nov, 2016It’s midway through November and the snow has arrived. Huge storms have been sweeping the Alps over the last week or two, and it’s high time for some cautious optimism....
The Sunday Times: 10 of the best Alpine flats
14 Nov, 2016An article published in The Sunday Times this weekend saw our very own Simon Malster discussing the benefits of investing in apartments over chalets. In the most popular ski resorts,...
The IIP Top 3 Luxury Resorts of 2016
10 Nov, 2016Across the Alps, there are a number of ski resorts with a reputation for being ultra glamourous. Resorts like Zermatt, St Moritz and Courchevel 1850 get visitors flocking to their...
Location, Location, Location
08 Nov, 2016In terms of ski property, when it comes to location there are three things that most buyers are looking for; ski-in ski-out, close to the centre of the resort, and...
The Altitude Comedy Festival Opens the Season in Mayrhofen
03 Nov, 2016In the years since it was founded, Altitude festival has been making people laugh every season. This year will see the Altitude Festival arrive twice. Yes, the festival will be...
The IIP Top Ski Resorts of the Coming Season
01 Nov, 2016Now that the ski season is just a hop, skip and a jump away, we’ve decided it’s high time we checked out our top ski resorts for the coming season....
The Daily Telegraph: How to buy an Alpine home with the best skiing, at a lower price
31 Oct, 2016In an article featured in this weekend's Daily Telegraph, our Swiss Property Expert, Simon Malster, discusses La Tzoumaz as a value for money alternative to the "sky-high" prices in Verbier. ...
Top 3 Winter Sports Activities for Non-Skiers
28 Oct, 2016Skiers and snowboarders come to the mountains every year armed with the knowledge that whatever happens, there will probably be skiing somewhere in their vicinity. Whether that skiing comes in...
Epic Ski Deals for Saas Fee Ski Passes
25 Oct, 2016Ski deals, if you can find one, generally come in the form of a bulk-buy discount or a cut price chalet offer at last minute. Ski deals are usually directed...
What's New in Ski Wear for Winter 2016/17
20 Oct, 2016While outer shell fashion has largely remained the same for the upcoming season, the new season’s ski wear has been released, with stylish additions for every skier’s wardrobe in tow....
Tesco Bank Reveals Top Resorts for Good Value Skiing
18 Oct, 2016Value in skiing is a relative term, often applied to the resorts in Bulgaria or Andorra. It’s not, we suspect, the first thing you think about when it comes to...
The Ultimate Songs to Ski to
13 Oct, 2016Skiing and music go hand in hand; whether you’re at après ski, a ski festival or a contest, there is a constant stream of beats that pour out onto the...
Meetings: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong
11 Oct, 2016Buying any sort of property is a long and sometimes difficult process. Buying a ski property can be harder still, with foreign property law, banks and indecision (usually due to...
Visits: Autumn in the Alps
06 Oct, 2016Switzerland is famous for being a winter sports destination, with some of the best known ski resorts in the world. It’s probably for this reason that after winter, the other...
Val d'Isere: Off the Slopes
29 Sep, 2016Val d’Isere is one of the most popular ski resorts in France, and in recent years has undergone something of a renaissance that has seen upmarket developments and the recladding...
The Warren Smith Ski Academy Hits the Road
27 Sep, 2016Next month will see the Warren Smith Ski Academy go on tour. Yes, starting from the 6th October the Warren Smith is going to be travelling the UK offering ski...
Autumn sees Snow in the Alps
22 Sep, 2016Following news of heavy snowfall across some North American ski resorts, we’ve got skiing on the brain. Some of the highest parts of the Alps are seeing snowfall already this...
Updates from the Alps: Trois Vallees
20 Sep, 2016With the arrival of autumn we’re already looking forward to the coming ski season. The newest skis have been tested, the equipment is being reviewed and the most popular resorts...
Food Festivals in the Canton Valais
13 Sep, 2016Switzerland occupies the mid-ground when it comes to Alpine cuisine. It isn’t as well known for its food as Italy and France, aside from the world famous chocolate, but it...
Murren introduces its newest attraction for Adrenaline Junkies
06 Sep, 2016Over the last few years, you would be forgiven for thinking the Alps had hit their peak when it came to new and interesting ways to terrify visitors, what with...
Adaptive Skiing: New Handiski area in Courchevel
01 Sep, 2016Alpine skiing has been a staple in the Winter Paralympic Games during all eleven events that have taken place thus far, and the disabled skiing profile has grown substantially in...
The Verbier Ski Area
30 Aug, 2016Verbier is one of the most popular ski resorts in Europe, and it is obvious to everyone who has visited it why that is. The combination of lively nightlife, pretty...
Saas Fee is more than just Zermatt-lite
25 Aug, 2016Zermatt village is well known for its snowsure skiing, charming, traditional car-free village, and the famous Matterhorn Mountain that looms over the resort. Its smaller neighbour Saas Fee is less...
The IIP Top 5 Romantic Alpine Destinations
23 Aug, 2016Here at Investors in Property, we’re in a romantic kind of mood. A colleague will be getting married this weekend, and in honour of the happy couple we’re taking a...
A Potted History of Interlaken
18 Aug, 2016If I asked you to name an Alpine Lake, the chances are pretty high that you would’ve named Lake Como in Italy. Failing that though, perhaps you would’ve brought up...
The Wealth Scene: Brexit Boost for Swiss Ski Property Market
17 Aug, 2016In an article published on The Wealth Scene (thewealthscene.com), we offer some insights into the impact of Brexit on the ski property market in Europe. Follow the link below to...
Why hitting the Alps might be your Ideal Summer Holiday
16 Aug, 2016The Alps aren’t exactly the first place you think of when it comes to summer holidays. After all, the chances are pretty high that when asked what their ideal summer...
Alpine Ski Instructors: the EC vs Austria
11 Aug, 2016The regulation of Alpine ski instructors has always been something of a thorny issue, from the ESF monopoly of French ski instructing of the 70s and 80s, to today’s European...
Sand Skiing to Roller Skates
09 Aug, 2016Every year, when the snow melts, an army of snow sports lovers either head for the southern hemisphere or prepare themselves for a snowless summer season. In recent years, the...
The Latest Developments in Mountain Tech
02 Aug, 2016Families and ski instructors alike will be delighted to hear of the new wireless tracker system that will be tested in ski schools in Laax resort. Using the Semtech LoRa...
What's going on in the Alps this Summer?
28 Jul, 2016Despite often being overlooked in favour of the more popular winter season, there is a lot going on in the Alps this summer. From mountain biking and rock climbing to...
The first Eurostar service to the Alps opens this month
26 Jul, 2016Since it opened in 1994, the Eurostar has changed the way we travel to the continent. Skiers have been enjoying the relaxing and scenic Eurostar journey to Paris on their...
Gstaad: The Cutting Edge of Swiss Luxury Skiing
21 Jul, 2016Gstaad is known for its elegant chalets, classy shops and fantastic restaurants. It’s also known for the fairytale-esque Palace that overlooks the heart of the village, creating the iconic image...
Lakeside Property in the Alps
19 Jul, 2016Summer has arrived, temperatures have finally warmed up and the sun is shining. What better time to talk about lakeside property? Interlaken in Switzerland and Annecy in France offer historic...
What is a Real Chocolate Box Ski Resort?
14 Jul, 2016When it comes to ski property, the phrase ‘chocolate box’ is bandied around quite a lot. But which Swiss resorts really are chocolate box, and what does the phrase even...
Searching for ski property in Summer
12 Jul, 2016Summer is not usually the time of year people associate with buying ski property in the mountains. There are a number of reasons why that shouldn’t be the case; buying...
Historic French Ski Resorts for the Soul
07 Jul, 2016Chances are, when you saw historic French ski resorts you thought of Chamonix, Megeve or Val d’Isere. You would be right to assume those resorts have more history than most,...
Shinkansen Set to Reach Niseko
05 Jul, 2016Long considered snow sport’s hidden gem, Niseko is finally beginning to get the attention it deserves for its unbelievable snow record and enormous powder fields. Located on Japan’s Northern-most island,...
A Few Thoughts on Brexit
29 Jun, 2016Brexit has been the word on everybody's lips for the last two months. The referendum results are in, the dust has settled somewhat, and Britain will be leaving the EU. The process...
Cervinia Opens for Summer Season
23 Jun, 2016Zermatt might be a year round resort, but connecting Cervinia is not. So while the world’s most famous ski resort has been doing a steady trade all spring, enjoying the...
Getting back to nature in the Haute Alpes
21 Jun, 2016The Haute Alpes are three hours south of Chamonix, close to Alpe d’Huez, Serre Chevalier and La Grave. As the largest collection of 3,000 to 4,000 metre peaks in the...
Snow-Making Innovation for All-Weather Use
16 Jun, 2016Snow-making has long since been the saviour of both late and early season skiing (depending on the year). It’s a useful tool, but it’s always had its limits. The most...
The Snow Train says a Final Goodnight
15 Jun, 2016The snow train has long been an institution in the Alps. It’s still the most scenic way to travel to there and resorts like Zermatt are accessible almost entirely by...
The Alps Gear up for Climbing Season
09 Jun, 2016Climbing season has finally arrived in the Alps, with the snow melt meaning the great European challenges will soon be their most friendly once again. The Matterhorn, the Eiger and...
Lech and St Anton to be a Fully Connected Ski Area
07 Jun, 2016The Arlberg region in Austria is one of the best known in the world, with St Anton and Lech being the best known of the resorts under its’ umbrella. In...
Switzerland Builds the World's Longest Rail Tunnel
02 Jun, 2016The Alps are no stranger to tunnels going through the roots of the mountains. In France, the Mont Blanc tunnel is one of the longest in the world and there...
A Chalet with a View
31 May, 2016The pleasing mountain panorama of a chalet with a view has always been popular, and most properties try to maximise what they have as much as possible. Every once in...
Summer in Ski Resorts: Lakeside Property
26 May, 2016Summer in ski resorts can often be a tricky thing. After all, climbing, hiking, paragliding and mountain biking are all good fun, but if that’s all there is to do...
Living on the Edge: Rural Properties in the Alps
19 May, 2016When you’re looking for a ski property, you often cast your eyes in the direction of ski in – ski out, slope side glamour. That’s not the be all and...
The IIP Top 7 Ski Apps of 2016
17 May, 2016This week, we’ve got ski apps on the brain. We’re taking a look at some of the best ski apps on the market. Ski apps today cover everything from getting...
Reasons to use a Chalet Management Company
10 May, 2016Before getting your foot on the ladder (so to speak), you might think that owning a ski chalet is all instant access to the mountains and extended ski breaks. Sadly,...
Swiss Team Triumph with Ski Cross Champion
03 May, 2016Here at IIP, we don’t always pay much attention to the Alpine sports competition calendar; ski racing is so common during the season that it can be difficult to keep...
Laax Works Towards Becoming the First Self-Powered Ski Resort
29 Apr, 2016As more and more of the world accepts that global warming really is more than just a myth, Laax looks towards promoting sustainability and responsibility by becoming an entirely self-powered...
The Alps at their finest: the Jungfrau Region in Summer
26 Apr, 2016Now that the ski season is winding down, most resorts have either already shut, or will be shutting over the next few weeks, it’s time to turn our attention to...
Where to buy for a Standalone Ski Chalet
22 Apr, 2016While most people who buy ski property don’t care all that much about whether they get a chalet or an apartment, if you have your heart set on a standalone...
Dry December leads to Fantastic Conditions in the Spring
19 Apr, 2016Now, here at Investors in Property, we have a theory. We’ve noticed that a snowless December will almost always lead to fantastic conditions in the spring. We were pleased to...
The IIP Top Five Ski Resorts that are Cool for the Kids
12 Apr, 2016Teenagers are notoriously difficult to please; they’ve got a keen nose for what is and isn’t cool, and they’re convinced that their parents don’t fit the bill. They’re also always...
The Perks of buying in a Dual Season Ski Resort
08 Apr, 2016Summer skiing is not quite the phenomenon it was back in the 80s. That’s mainly because the skiing is limited, and we’ve got the means to go south of the...
Late Season Skiing: Resorts That'll stay open 'til May
05 Apr, 2016With the season drawing to a close and April well underway, we take a look at the top 7 resorts for late season skiing. While many of the lower resorts...
New Build Properties vs Resale Chalets: A Clash of Titans
01 Apr, 2016Whether you’re looking for a chalet or an apartment, there are two main types of property for sale in the Alps, new build and resale, and there are benefits to...
The Top 6 Ski Resorts for Lively Nightlife
29 Mar, 2016When buying ski property, the skiing and the chalet itself are rarely the only things to consider. Choosing a ski town is a big part of deciding where you’re going...
Saas Fee sees the Spielboden ski lift Replaced
23 Mar, 2016There are some long awaited changes coming to Saas Fee; the ongoing efforts to update the lift infrastructure will see the old Spielboden lift shut down and a new one...
Top 5 Family Friendly Ski Resorts
18 Mar, 2016When it comes to choosing the perfect ski resort, whether it’s child friendly is often one of the biggest considerations. With that in mind, most resorts have facilities for children,...
Skiing Across Borders: the International Ski Area
15 Mar, 2016There’s something curiously exciting about crossing borders, whether you do it on skis, on foot or in the car. It stands to reason then, that sometimes an international ski area...
Can Modernism work in the Alps: Purpose-built Ski Resorts
08 Mar, 2016Anyone who has spent time in the purpose-built ski resorts dotted across the Alps will tell you that the concept of modernism is not one that fits well in the...
Ski in / Ski out: The Ultimate Convenience
04 Mar, 2016Ski in / ski out is often heralded as the Golden Goose of ski property; difficult to find, expensive and far more popular than any other type of mountain property....
Why Refurbishing a Ski Chalet is a Good Idea
01 Mar, 2016It’s always nice to walk into a property and know instantly that it’s the one you want to buy, but that’s not often the case. In fact, anyone who wants...
La Tania - The Best Ski Resort You've Never Heard Of
26 Feb, 2016When you think about the Three Valleys, you probably think about Meribel, Courchevel or Val Thorens; those are the largest and most popular resorts, and they’re home to a host...
A few tips for buying Ski Property
23 Feb, 2016When it comes to buying ski property, nobody goes into the process without having a set of pretty solid ideas about what it is they’re looking for. So in order...
Ski Films: Of iPhones, Freeskiers and a Piece of String
19 Feb, 2016The idea of filming yourself skiing isn’t exactly a new one; Warren Miller has been making ski films since the 1950s, and James Bond has been doing it almost as...
IIP Top Five Bestselling Ski Resorts
16 Feb, 2016Buying a ski property is a long process; it takes time to decide what you want and then more time to find something that covers most of your checklist. So...
Mountain Biking in Winter and other Dangerous Activities
12 Feb, 2016Have you ever been mountain biking in the snow? We hear it’s becoming increasingly popular in some of the Alpine resorts, and if I’m being honest, it doesn’t really appeal....
Megeve: The Original French Resort
09 Feb, 2016When you think about Megeve, you probably think about luxury chalets and expensive hotels. You might also think about stunning mountain restaurants, or the famous Rothschild family. You see, Megeve...
3 Vallees: The Ski Area that Has Everything
05 Feb, 2016The Three Valleys is one of those resorts that just doesn’t go out of style. The reason for that is the fact that across Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens (without...
Snow, Sun and the Swiss Wall in Les Gets
02 Feb, 2016When one thinks about the Portes du Soleil ski area, the chances are pretty high that you’ll think about Avoriaz or Morzine. If you don’t though, you might look at...
Buying a Ski Property? Get Leaseback
22 Jan, 2016When you’re considering buying a ski property, there are two directions you can go: buying outright and buying leaseback. The latter is often thought of as the less favourable option,...
Grimentz: The Next Classic Ski Resort
19 Jan, 2016Over the last few months, we’ve been seeing an awful lot of interest in Grimentz; it is, after all, Verbier’s lesser known cousin. It’s got all the hallmarks of a...
How can you work out which Airlines are cheapest?
15 Jan, 2016How do you get to the slopes without spending a fortune on add-ons? When it comes to catching flights, it’s sometimes tricky to tell which airlines are cheapest. Sometimes the...
Snow Conditions improve across the Alps
12 Jan, 2016We might be all for ski property here at IIP, but we do try to enjoy the slopes whenever we have the time. With the blizzards looking likely to continue...
7 things every non-skier must do in a Ski Resort
08 Jan, 2016Skiers and snowboarders might sometimes seem like they can’t imagine anyone not wanting to hurtle themselves down mountains, but believe it or not, we know that not everyone feels the...
The Benefits of buying in a Snow Sure resort
05 Jan, 2016Waiting for the snow to arrive at the beginning of each season can be a tense game, and rarely is it more so than this season. So we were very...
The Times: Living the high life in Courchevel 1850
15 Dec, 2015The mountain resort increasingly devoted to cosseting the super-rich was conceived as a place for the poor to ski during the Second World War. France’s first purpose-built ski village, Courchevel...
7 Stylish pieces for Furnishing your Chalet
11 Dec, 2015So you’ve bought your dream chalet; congratulations! The next step is furnishing it, and we know how tricky that can be. We’ve had a look around, and picked out some...
Thinking about buying a ski chalet?
08 Dec, 2015Most people, when buying a ski chalet, have a vaguely similar checklist of attributes they want it to have. That list will usually cover three main areas; proximity to an...
Christmas Hits with Santa Ski Race
04 Dec, 2015Ah, Christmas, that wonderful time of year filled with good cheer, awkward family time and more food than you could eat in a year. Here at IIP we love Christmas;...
Alternative Alpine Ski Resorts
01 Dec, 2015When we think about Alpine ski resorts, most of us think about the famous European behemoths; Zermatt, Verbier, Grindelwald, Chamonix, Courchevel and Megeve, where prices are sky high and property...
Europe's Top Nine Scary Ski Runs
27 Nov, 2015Scary ski runs are a dime a dozen in Europe; most black runs are terrifying in the wrong (right?) conditions, and even the occasional red can be a little off-putting...
A word about Ski Property
24 Nov, 2015When you think of your dream ski property, do you think about an apartment or a whole chalet? I’d be willing to bet it was a complete chalet. A huge...
Top 7 Ski Films of the Decade
13 Nov, 2015You might not think there’s a big industry for ski films, but go to any apres ski bar in the Alps and you’ll stumble across some ski video featuring skiers...
Switzerland: Some of the Best Ski Resorts in Europe
10 Nov, 2015Switzerland is home to some of the best ski resorts in Europe (after all, it’s where the royals go to hit the slopes…), and it’s famously exclusive so you’d be...
The World of Ski Tech - Easy Boarding
04 Nov, 2015The world of ski tech moves pretty fast. One minute you’re hiking up a hill wearing leather boots and carrying shaped wooden planks, the next, you’re still hiking up a...
The Financial Times: Switzerland’s Crans-Montana
08 Oct, 2015Last weekend The Financial Times published an article about Crans Montana written by journalist Laura Latham who interviewed ski property expert, Simon Malster and asked him what makes this Swiss...
New Swimming Complex for Courchevel
01 Sep, 2015This already popular French ski resort sits within the heart of the world-renowned Three Valleys ski area and has plenty to offer. With the addition of a brand new aquatic...
Summer Skiing in the Alps
21 May, 2015It may be the end of the traditional ski season, but that doesn't mean all resorts have closed their slopes for summer. There are plenty of glaciers with high altitudes, perfect...