Buying a chalet in Chamonix Mont Blanc

Looking for a property for sale in the Chamonix Valley? Browse through our wide selection of Chamonix Mont Blanc Valley chalets and apartments for sale to suit all budgets. Whether you are looking for a new development in the bustling resort of Chamonix or a chalet for sale in the quieter resort of Les Houches or Servoz, there is plenty of choice. Buying a holiday home in this part of the French Alps has the major advantage of Chamonix Mont Blanc being a year round destination where the summer months are busier than in winter.

Key reasons to buy a Chamonix Mont Blanc chalet

• Proximity to Geneva (1 hour), Lyon (2 hours)
• Unlike many ski resorts, Chamonix is busy throughout the year
• Easy access to Switzerland and Italy
• Guaranteed snow and ice 365 days a year from the Aiguille du Midi
• High yeilding rental market

In France, VAT (currently 20%) is added to the basic cost of off-plan properties. If you are looking to buy a new chalet or apartment and then rent it out furnished for a number of weeks a year, you can reclaim the VAT upfront. To qualify, you must commit to renting out your holiday home for 20 years. If you decide to sell your new build chalet or apartment or take it off the rental market within the 20 year period, then you will need to pay back the VAT on a pro rata basis.