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Alpine Property PodcastAuthor: Steve & Lesley Thomas
Welcome to the Alpine Property Podcast with your hosts, Steve Thomas and Lesley Thomas.We are the husband and wife team behind Alpine Property Investments, helping clients to find their dream property in the mountains of France and Switzerland.The aim of this podcast is to share with you everything to do with purchasing a ski property, including the where, what, why and how to buy, with real insider information that comes from knowing the mountains as intimately as we do.To us, this is not just a business, but a real demonstration of helping clients invest in a lifestyle. We want this podcast to be your go-to place for all things buying and owning a ski property.Tune in to The Alpine Property Podcast every week through the winter season and subscribe to our newsletter www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk/newsletter-signup/ to learn more!For more information, visit www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk and contact us at:steve@alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uklesley@alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Business, Investing, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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65. Weekend Getaway, Apres Ski, High Altitude skiing, value for money? What resort suits you best? – Part 3
Episode 65
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
In the final instalment of this three part mini series, Steve and Lesley Thomas conclude their in depth discussion on how to choose the right Alpine resort based on lifestyle, budget, investment goals, and long term return.Drawing on over 20 years of experience advising buyers across the French Alps, this episode moves beyond lifestyle preferences and into the practical realities of value for money, capital growth, rental income, and where to invest for the strongest returns.Recorded during one of the busiest ski seasons since Covid, Steve shares current market insight including increased buyer motivation, rising enquiry levels, stronger sales activity, and a noticeable shift in investor behaviour.This episode brings together everything discussed in Parts One and Two, helping listeners align resort choice not just with how they want to live, but with how they want their property to perform.Topics Covered in This EpisodeCurrent market conditions across the French Alps and what is driving buyer demandThe best resorts for spring skiing and late season snow suretyKey altitude, slope orientation, and infrastructure factors for reliable snow conditionsResorts that combine skiing with rock climbing, paragliding, and other outdoor pursuitsWhere to buy if remote working flexibility is importantAlpine resorts with casinos and true thermal spa facilitiesThe top destinations for luxury lifestyles and prime property marketsWhere to buy if headline resorts such as Val d’Isere, Courchevel, Meribel, and Megeve are out of reachSatellite villages and emerging regions offering lower costs per square metreThe Maurienne Valley and Les Sybelles as value driven alternatives with dual season appealFactors influencing long term capital growth including infrastructure investment and limited supplyExtended winter season versus dual season rental strategiesThe realities of rental yield, agency fees, occupancy levels, and value driven demandSteve also explains how buyer behaviour is evolving, with more clients seeking lifestyle acquisitions funded by restructuring existing portfolios, alongside overseas investors diversifying capital into the French Alps.The episode provides practical examples of current price points across both prime and value focused resorts, highlighting how strategy, timing, and location selection can significantly influence both enjoyment and financial return.Investment and Rental ConsiderationsFor listeners focused on return on investment, the discussion explores:Resorts with diminishing development land and limited new build supplyLocations benefiting from confirmed or proposed infrastructure improvementsThe impact of altitude and season length on rental weeksWhy value driven ski domains such as Les Sybelles can outperform expectations on occupancyThe importance of property positioning, views, ski access, and agency fees when calculating net yieldSteve also addresses a common misconception that dual season resorts automatically generate stronger returns, explaining how longer winter seasons in high altitude resorts can balance the equation.Thinking About Buying in the AlpsThis three part series has been designed to help buyers think strategically about resort selection, not simply emotionally.If you are considering purchasing a property in the French or Swiss Alps and would like to explore which resort best suits your lifestyle and investment objectives, visit:www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.ukYou will find a wide selection of properties for sale along with contact details to arrange a consultation or viewing during your next visit to the mountains.Subscribe to our newsletter www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk/newsletter-signup/ to learn more! For more information, visit www.alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk and contact us at:📧steve@alpinepropertyinvestments.co.uk📧lesley@alpinepropertyinvestments.co.ukFollow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/alpinepropertyinvest/Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/AlpineProp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
