Buy at 40% Off: 12-Year Bare Ownership in the French Alps
You purchase the bare ownership now at a discounted price. A professional operator holds the usufruct for 12 years. Then you become full owner automatically after 12 years.
Unlike traditional bare ownership, this offer can include personal stays during the 12-year period
Historically in France, bare ownership deals were structured for institutional usufruct holders—think large insurers, banks, or social housing operators—so the investor bought the nue-propriété purely for capital value, with no personal use during the term. The usufruct was effectively “rented out” to an institution to manage and operate, which is why these products were long-dated and strictly hands-off.
Bare Ownership Properties
French Alps
The discount is not a promo — it is the price of buying bare ownership while the operator holds the right to let (holiday let) the home for 12 years.
La Toussuire | Sybelle ski area
2-bedroom apartments from 196,560€ (price inclusive of VAT)
Amenities / Services
Concierge service
Individual heated ski lockers
Indoor swimming pool & wellness area: sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, rain showers
Private storage cellars
Tapas bar
Children’s playroom
Bike storage room
Underground parking
La Plagne Montalbert | Paradiski area
2-bedroom apartments from 229,104€ (price inclusive of VAT)
Amenities / Specifications
Concierge service
Engineered oak parquet flooring in main living areas
Heated indoor swimming pool
Wellness area: heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, sensory showers, massage room
Heated ski lockers
Private storage rooms / cellars
Underground parking
Les Carroz | Le Grand Massif ski area
2-bedroom apartments from 273,600€ (price inclusive of VAT)
Amenities / Specifications
Indoor pool & wellness area: pool, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, massage room
Concierge service
Solid oak plank flooring (bedrooms and cabins)
Playroom: table football
Individual heated ski lockers
Laundry room
Private storage rooms/cellars
Parking
Notre-Dame-De-Bellecombe | Espace Diamant ski area
2-bedroom apartments from 283,896€ (price inclusive of VAT)
Amenities / Specifications
Exterior: brushed timber cladding with render and natural stone
Engineered parquet flooring (bedrooms)
Wooden internal doors and built-in wardrobes
Wellness area: hot tub and sauna
Underground parking
Individual heated ski lockers
Private, lockable cellar/storage room on selected apartments
Bike storage room
Megeve | Evasion Mont Blanc Ski area
2-bedroom apartments from 502,560€ (price inclusive of VAT)
Amenities / Specifications
Engineered oak parquet flooring (living room, entrance hall, bedrooms)
Living area: feature wall in wood with stone cladding
Concierge service
Wellness area: heated outdoor pool, indoor pool and spa
Heated ski lockers
Tapas bar
Private shuttles to the slopes during school holidays
Electric bikes & pre-installation for EV charging points
12-year term (shorter than typical bare ownership) | Discounted entry price (baseline example: 60% without stays) | Operator covers key running obligations during the bare ownership 12-year period
What is bare ownership?
You buy the bare ownership (nue-propriété) at a 40% discount on the price
The operator holds usufruit and manages the property for 12 years
You become full owner automatically at the end of the 12 years.
Why investors like it
No running costs to pay during the bare ownership period
No property tax (foncière) during the bare ownership period
End of term: rent/sell or just use for your personal use
You have two options for usage:
• Fixed in advance (based on the season)
“1 week/year low season ≈ 2% value; mid ≈ 4%; high ≈ 8% (standard grid). These percentages are to be deducted from the 40% discount on the price. These are calculated for 12 years of personal usage
Flexible usage to keep your 40% discount on price
No specific guaranteed weeks, you just book through the residence’s rental system whenever you want to stay in your apartment. For clients planning on using 1-2 weeks ayear this can make perfect sense (contact us for the rental values)
What are the amenities?
What are the properties like?
Most homes come with private parking included in the price, often in a secure underground garage. You’ll typically also have a private storage room for personal items, plus a dedicated ski locker in the ski room.
These are new-build properties delivered with the standard 10-year structural warranty (garantie décennale) and built to the latest insulation and energy-efficiency regulations. Many achieve A or B energy ratings, which supports comfort now and helps protect long-term resale appeal.
What is bare ownership (nue-propriété) in France?
Bare ownership is a split of property rights where you own the asset (nue-propriété) while another party holds the right to use/rent it (usufruit) for a fixed term; full ownership reunites automatically at the end.
Can I stay in the property during the usufruct period?
Yes, you can book stays in your apartment or set how many weeks and the types of weeks from the start of the 12-year bare ownership contract (the latter will reduce your 40% discount).
Who pays the property tax and charges in bare ownership?
The usufruct holder covers taxe foncière and the day-to-day running costs during the usufruct period, while the bare owner is generally only liable for major structural works. In these new-build residences, that risk is usually reduced because major structural elements (often including the roof) are covered by the 10-year new-build structural warranty (garantie décennale).
What happens at the end of the bare ownership term? Can I sell or rent it?
At the end of the term, full ownership reconstitutes automatically and you can typically occupy, rent, or sell the property.
Interested in bare ownership?
Get in touch today and receive more info
- info@domosno.com