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First decide on the country \u2013 and if it’s France, where the Alps are close enough for weekend ski breaks and spring jaunts \u2013 the choice will be much easier if you follow this 10-point checklist.<\/p>\n
Produced by MGM French Properties, the French Alpine developer which\u00a0is developing the scheme pictured above in Chamonix, it aims to help individual buyers and families to define their priorities and make the right choice much easier.<\/p>\n
\uf0a7 ACCESS<\/strong> \u2013 would I prefer to drive less or more than 90 minutes from the airport nearest to the ski resort, or would I want to be sure of good public transport links? Armed with these criteria you can give a very specific brief on your ideal ski properties, helping the firm selling them to suggest which ones most closely match your requirements.<\/p>\n MGM\u2019s UK office in London\u2019s West End has properties available to buy in around 20 French ski resorts at prices ranging from \u20ac190,000 to more than \u20ac4.5 million. For details visit www.mgmfrenchproperties.com<\/a> \/0207 4940706, or email london@mgm-groupe.com Making the decision to buy a ski property in the Alps can prove to be a great investment providing you consider some important points First decide on the country \u2013 and if it’s France, where the Alps are close enough for weekend ski breaks and spring jaunts \u2013 the choice will be much easier if […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14170,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
\n\uf0a7 STYLE<\/strong> \u2013 does a purpose-built ski resort appeal to me or would I rather buy in an authentic Alpine village?
\n\uf0a7 SKIING<\/strong> \u2013 do I want a ski-in\/ski-out property or is it more important to be close to the shops and facilities of a town or village?
\n\uf0a7 SLOPES<\/strong> \u2013 do I want easy access to daring black runs for my grandchildren, gentler slopes for me and my partner, or both?
\n\uf0a7 ALTITUDE<\/strong> \u2013 is it important that I stay in a high altitude location with \u2018guaranteed\u2019 snow during the season or, being an older person, would I feel more comfortable at a lower altitude?
\n\uf0a7 FUN<\/strong> \u2013 do I want to enjoy other winter sports activities such as cross country skiing and snow shoeing,\u00a0and non-ski activities such as swimming?
\n\uf0a7 SUMMER<\/strong> \u2013 if I stay in the summer, will I want good hiking, biking or climbing on the doorstep, or fishing, golf, tennis within easy reach?
\n\uf0a7 CHILDREN<\/strong> \u2013 will I require childcare and activities for\u00a0rental guests or when the family come to visit\u00a0and local facilities geared to the needs of teenagers?
\n\uf0a7 EVENINGS<\/strong> \u2013 would I like a lively apr\u00e8s ski scene on the doorstep and\/or easy access to attractive bars and restaurants?
\n\uf0a7 BUDGET<\/strong> \u2013 what I can I afford to spend on buying a property?<\/p>\n
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