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Guides to buying property in Switzerland and France

Buying a French or Swiss Alpine property is a complex and time-consuming exercise - buying in a foreign country is complicated further by a different language and different laws and taxes. Read the Alpine Specialist buying guides for a straightforward overview of the considerations when purchasing property in France or Switzerland.

Property purchase by foreign buyers in the Valais canton of Switzerland is currently restricted by a moratorium. Read how the Valais moratorium affects buyers of ski property in resorts such as Verbier and Nendaz.

Alpine Specialist can introduce you to all the professional advisers you require - notaries, accountants, lawyers and banks - to enable your property purchase.

Read our guides to ski resorts in France and Switzerland for more information on where to buy.