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Buy in Tignes or La Plagne

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ringingmaster wrote:
HoneyBunny wrote:
Is it this one? If so, will you be my friend and can I come to stay please?

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-33343785.html


I would choose Tignes all day long.


That is truly hideous. Any why would HDR estate agents photos?

That is one of the most disgusting homes I have ever looked at. Also, the effort levels on that listing... pictures 7 is a screenshot and says "preview" on it. Nice.
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Okay some of the decor isn't great but to say that is one of the most disgusting homes you have ever looked at; god you must've lived a charmed life!
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La Plagne apt not liked at all.

Whole building is very tatty-I can see big bills coming.

Les Brev is lovely, just refurbished, and building is in a very good state of repair.

Going back in the morning for a second look. Might try to get a deal that we can use it this winter while the deal goes through (owners are in Australia, and are not coming back).
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@Philip1972, very useful to have had such clear reactions to the two properties. snowHead
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Philip1972, though a La Plagne Fan, i reckon you've probably made the right decision
Bellecote is about as misnamed as you can get - Beautiful it is not.
Ugly buildings, few decent views.
And some of the apartment blocks are getting very old, with possibility of expensive renovation ( as you suspected).
Les Brev it is. snowHead
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TBH for a keen skier I would struggle to make the argument for LP over Tignes. Think LP is good for young families but Tignes is pretty good too. Perhaps a bit bleaker early season.
I don't really buy the argument for the shorter drive - I don't think either are particularly good from an accessibility point of view. We rejected both on transfer time from an airport with a good schedule - ability to collect the kids after school and be in our place that night was an important consideration for us.
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@Philip1972, good news!!

@Dunny#1, blimey it's not that bad. If you're loaded enough to buy the place you can put whatever furniture you like in, you don't have to keep the blinging table football game etc

If someone gave it to me, I wouldn't give it back!!
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ringingmaster wrote:


That is truly hideous. Any why would HDR estate agents photos?


With that interior it's entirely possible the property looks better to us all in HDR, but I'm guessing the target demographic thinks it does (or sees in HDR all the time, for whatever reason.)
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Deal done. Negotisted 9% off, sole use of apt free until purchase complete.

Seen Notaire, done the start of the paperwork, been and opened bank account.
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@Philip1972, Very Happy Congrats!
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@Philip1972, congrats!! When can we all visit?? Wink
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@Philip1972, Nice
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HoneyBunny is right: all those who contributed here before the deal are clearly entitled to visit and imbibe the contents of your drink cabinet, Philip1972 Toofy Grin
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Lol, soon as its mine there will be a party, dont worry!
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Congratulations. snowHead Keep posting about your progress!
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but maybe on the Chalets board? Not meaning to be arsey, just a suggestion Very Happy
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@Philip1972, Welcome to the sH Tignes Owners Club - a small but highly select band of people!

As soon as its yours don't forget to register at the Proprietors Office for your benefits - more details available on Tignes.net 'Owners Area'.

Don't be backward in coming forward by PM if you need recommendations for tradesmen, pubs - well anything really. Very Happy
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@chocksaway, Thanks for that. Just got back home and have been on the phone all day with mortgage people lol. Its hard work isn't it (as you all said above!!)

I think its going to be frustrating, but I will just have to try to be patient!

Regarding renovation, the current owners did it earlier this year in full, and the only issue is one of the balcony struts is broken. The agent said he would get his carpenter to do that before the sale goes through and the current owners will pay.

Now I am on the hunt for a corner sofa, that's a bed and has storage!

Phew Shocked
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chocksaway wrote:
@Philip1972, Welcome to the sH Tignes Owners Club - a small but highly select band of people!

As soon as its yours don't forget to register at the Proprietors Office for your benefits - more details available on Tignes.net 'Owners Area'.

Don't be backward in coming forward by PM if you need recommendations for tradesmen, pubs - well anything really. Very Happy


+1

Whatever furniture you buy, make sure it will fit in the lift or go up the stairwell!
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@Tigski, That worried me too.

However, the lovely agent chap said he would get his boys to pop it over the balcony and in the patio doors! Cant grumble about that.

Only on the 1st floor thank goodness.
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Whatever furniture you buy, make sure it will fit in the lift or go up the stairwell!


And the internal door you have fitted to your newly built porch................. Shocked

As for furniture Meubles Pin (one in Albertville and one between Al and Moutiers) have lots of innovative stuff for apartments. Used them a lot.
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Philip1972 wrote:
@chocksaway

Now I am on the hunt for a corner sofa, that's a bed and has storage!

Phew Shocked


IKEA or failing that Alinea or But job done Happy
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Well, all the money is ready to transfer, so will be sent early next week. Hoping to get over on the 28th of a weekend to collect the keys and do a couple of days skiing.

To say I am excited is an understatement. I seem to have retarded into a child Very Happy

I showed the wife the apt last week (we stayed in a catered chalet for a week) and even she likes it. Happy days.
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@Philip1972, And there is now more snow than the resort knows what to do with!!
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