Owner life

The 90-day rule, what the contract must include, deposits, registration and tourist tax: what owners should know before signing a seasonal lease in Megève.

7 min read General information, not investment advice This article is general, informational content about the factors that influence seasonal rental performance in Megève. It is not investment advice and does not guarantee any level of return or occupancy. Actual rental income depends on the specific property, how it's managed, market conditions, and many factors particular to each situation....

6 min read A seasonally-rented chalet is never occupied all year round. Between two tenants, and even more so between two seasons, it goes through stretches where nobody is living in it. At altitude, those stretches are not trivial — freezing pipes, heavy snow, damp and prolonged vacancy can damage a property quickly if nobody is keeping an eye on it. Here's what actually needs watching, and how...

6 min read A well-prepared chalet rents more easily, photographs better, and generates far fewer maintenance call-outs mid-season. Here's what actually makes the difference for guests staying several weeks at a time, in winter or summer — not a generic list of tips that could apply to any holiday let anywhere. In short Three non-negotiables: reliable heating, wifi that can actually handle the...

6 min read General information, not personal advice This article is general information only. It is not tax advice, legal advice, or personalised accounting guidance, and it does not replace advice from a qualified professional. Tax rules change every year: before making any decision about your own situation, consult a chartered accountant (expert-comptable), a notaire, or your local tax office, and...

6 min read "Full-service property management" is a phrase almost every concierge company puts on its homepage, without always spelling out what it actually means once the contract is signed. At Ascent Megève, seasonal property management isn't just posting a listing and handing someone a set of keys — it's a service that covers the guest, the property itself, and you as the owner, from the first...

Not every company promising full-service seasonal rental management in Megève actually delivers on it. This guide breaks down what to check before handing over your property — how the commission is structured, whether tax obligations are genuinely handled, how real the support actually is, and how well the manager knows the local market.