New development Bela Pierra in La Clusaz, three premium chalets close to the piste

Buying off-plan (VEFA): a custom new chalet in La Clusaz

Purchasing a property off-plan (VEFA – Vente en l’État Futur d’Achèvement) allows you to buy a brand-new chalet before or during its construction. Ownership is transferred progressively as the building work advances, while benefiting from a highly secure legal framework.

As part of the Bela Pierra development in La Clusaz, this purchase structure offers several key advantages:

• Reduced notary fees (approximately 2–3%)

• Developer warranties, including the ten-year structural warranty and completion guarantee

• The possibility to personalise certain interior features and finishes

Buying off-plan therefore allows you to enjoy a new mountain chalet, built to the latest construction standards, in a privileged setting in the heart of the Aravis mountains.

Why buy a new chalet in La Clusaz ?

Choosing a new-build development in La Clusaz offers a level of comfort and performance that is difficult to match with older properties.

The chalets in the Bela Pierra development have been designed to meet today’s expectations:

• Contemporary Alpine architecture

• High-quality materials and premium finishes

• Efficient insulation and optimal thermal comfort

• Latest energy standards (RE2020)

• Design tailored for mountain living

Purchasing a new property also allows buyers to benefit from reduced notary fees, typically between 2% and 3% of the purchase price, compared with around 7% to 8% for existing properties. This financial advantage can represent significant savings and helps optimise the overall budget of a mountain real estate project.

Beyond the quality of construction, purchasing a new property also represents a long-term real estate investment in one of the most sought-after Alpine resorts.

Accessibility and ease of use

As part of a new development built under the VEFA framework (off-plan purchase), the chalets in the Bela Pierra development in La Clusaz are designed in accordance with current regulations regarding accessibility and everyday comfort.

This approach makes it possible to incorporate design principles that support accessibility for people with reduced mobility (PRM), as well as for buyers looking for a property that is easy to access and adaptable over time.

The layout, circulation spaces and overall organisation of the chalet can therefore allow greater adaptability to accessibility needs, while maintaining the aesthetic appeal and comfort of a contemporary Alpine chalet.

In mountain resorts, this type of configuration remains relatively rare, particularly in older chalets. New-build properties therefore offer a more sustainable and adaptable approach to living, appreciated both for primary residences, second homes and high-end rental investments.

Rental investment and VAT recovery (para-hotel regime)

As part of a rental investment, purchasing a property in the Bela Pierra development may allow buyers to recover the 20% VAT on the purchase price, subject to certain conditions.

This mechanism operates under the para-hotel tax regime, which is particularly well suited to ski resorts such as La Clusaz. It involves renting out your furnished property while providing para-hotel services (such as guest reception, linen and cleaning).

The potential benefits can be significant:

• VAT recovery on the property purchase price

• Optimised rental taxation

• Possibility to combine personal use and rental income

• Strong rental potential in a ski resort destination