Europe

From energy ratings to foreign ownership restrictions, purchasing a chalet in France or Switzerland is subject to complex regulations that can significantly impact costs and usage rights

Two countries, two lifestyles, one Alps

The pandemic transformed mountain living from seasonal escape to permanent lifestyle. Now smart investors are capitalising on Europe’s resilient alpine destinations

We assess prime prices across leading alpine resorts, looking at how they compare and their performance over the past year

In Courchevel 1850, skiers braved temperatures as low as –19.2°c last season, while in Verbier, snow fell on more days than anywhere else in our analysis.

Known as the Queen of the Dolomites, Cortina d’Ampezzo is back in the spotlight as investment gears up ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics

Our experts reveal the top three prime international buyers in key European markets, highlighting who’s been driving demand over the past year

The latest policy announcements affecting wealth flows and property markets in Europe and buy

The global wealthy are on the move – and Europe is emerging as a key magnet

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe