Buying a Property in Chamonix
A real estate agency specialising in buying and selling in the Chamonix Valley, we are available and attentive to your needs, ready to support and guide you in choosing your future property in Chamonix.
If you have a buying project, feel free to contact us. We will support you throughout the entire process.
We won't sell you anything — and that's precisely the point.
A real estate agency specialising in buying and selling in the Chamonix Valley, we are available and attentive to your needs, ready to support and guide you in choosing your future property in Chamonix.
If you have a buying project, feel free to contact us. We will support you throughout the entire process.
How it works and what we do
You send us a property — a listing, an address, a floor area. We send you back a reasoned estimate, based on what we actually observe on comparable properties we operate in the valley. Not a market average, not a brochure projection.
1. Realistic annual revenue
What the property can generate over a full year, seasonality included: the winter peak, the November trough, and a summer that counts for far more than people assume in Chamonix.
2. The costs to deduct
Building charges, cleaning, linen, platform commissions, management, tourist tax, insurance, utilities. Gross figures mean nothing; it's the net that concerns you.
3. The cost of getting it up and running
What to budget for furnishing, equipment and bedding in order to reach the estimated revenue level. An under-equipped property hits a ceiling, and that ceiling has a price.
4. The potential dealbreakers
Do the co-ownership rules allow short-term rental? Are the town hall formalities achievable for this property? Has any work been voted through at the owners' general meeting? These are questions better answered before you sign, not after.
5. Our honest opinion
Including when it amounts to telling you to walk away.
⚠️ Our estimates are based on observed performance and remain estimates: they constitute neither a guarantee of income nor financial investment advice.
Why should you trust us?
The property that suits you is almost always with someone else — and that's not a problem. We've worked with the agencies in the valley for years, and we know which one holds what, and which one is serious about which type of property.
Depending on what you're looking for and the budget you have available, we'll point you towards the right person. This introduction costs you nothing and commits you to nothing.
What we ask in return is simple: if you buy and you decide to rent it out, let's talk. That's our business.
Where to buy in the valley, and what it changes for rentals
Seven kilometres separate Les Bossons from Argentière, and what rents there isn't remotely the same. The location determines your occupancy rate, your seasonality and your nightly rate far more than floor area does.
And once you've bought
This is where our job truly begins. Property setup and equipment, photos, online listing, dynamic pricing, guest check-in, cleaning, linens, maintenance, and tax returns. You get a fully operational property without having to lift a finger, whether you're in London, Milan, or Brussels.
Is the performance study free?
No. It is free and without obligation, for a specific item that you submit to us.
Can you rent seasonal accommodation everywhere in the valley?
No, not systematically. Two filters: the condominium regulations, and the formalities at the town hall — declaration of furnished tourist accommodation, registration number, and, depending on the case, authorization for change of use. These are the first two things we check.
You don't sell goods yourself?
Our main activity is property management. We do not hold a portfolio of listings and we direct you to agencies in the valley according to what you are looking for, at no cost to you.
Which neighborhoods offer the best return on investment?
The city center offers consistent rental income throughout the year, Argentière experiences a pronounced winter peak, and Les Houches often offers a better purchase price/income ratio. The right choice depends on your budget and time horizon.
What kind of return can be expected in Chamonix?
It depends on the area, the size, the level of amenities, and the quality of management—the differences between two neighboring properties are considerable. Give us a specific property, and we'll provide you with a detailed figure rather than a meaningless average.
Should you furnish and equip the property before renting it out?
Yes, and it's an item that's often underestimated. We've included a cost estimate in the study and we can handle it.