Case studies
High-LTV Nice Apartment for a Franco-German UK-Resident Couple
Client Profile A Franco-German couple aged 42 and 45 residing in England. Both work for large multinationals and earn in GBP. Situation & Challenge The couple wished to purchase a holiday apartment in Nice for personal use and furnished short-term letting. Despite strong income, they had recently upgraded their London home and had limited cash available…
Holiday Apartment in Cannes for London-Based US Professional
Client Profile A 47-year-old American citizen living in London and working as Global Safety Director for a US multinational. Referred by her estate agent. Situation & Challenge She wished to purchase a holiday apartment in Cannes to rent on a short-stay basis. The financing needed to be structured so that rental income would comfortably service the…
Paris Pied-à-Terre Financing for US Couple
Client Profile A married American couple, both aged 62, residing in the United States. The husband is a partner at a US law firm; his wife is a university lecturer spending a year in Paris for academic research. Situation & Challenge The clients were purchasing a two-bedroom pied-à-terre in the 9th arrondissement. Although they held substantial investment…
Overcoming Lending Barriers for an Irish-Italian Couple Purchasing in Cannes
Client Profile A professional couple aged 52 and 53 residing in Ireland contacted Blue Sky Finance with a common yet frequently overlooked financing challenge. The husband is a self-employed lawyer, while the wife is a key account manager with a global multinational firm. Their joint income was strong and well-documented — but they faced difficulty…
Securing Swift Financing for a U.S. Neurologist Buying in Issy-les-Moulineaux
An American medical professional aged 45, based in Florida, contacted Blue Sky Finance with an urgent need for reassurance in a time-sensitive transaction. A practicing neurologist, the client derives her income from a blend of salaried employment with a major U.S. insurance company and revenue from her own private practice. Project Overview The client sought…
Achieving Property Financing Success for a Franco-Dutch Couple in Chamonix
Bluesky Finance recently had the privilege of assisting a distinguished Franco-Dutch couple residing in the Netherlands with the acquisition of a stunning €2,295,000 property in Chamonix, France. With one partner excelling as a partner in an international law firm and the other managing the household, their financial profile required tailored solutions. This article delves into…
Embracing Family Heritage: A French expats’ Journey to Buying a Home in Brittany
In the heart of Brittany, a story unfolds that connects family, tradition, and the dream of owning a piece of one’s heritage. This narrative centres around a French couple residing in California, he, a pioneer in the tech industry, and she, a dedicated school teacher, both of whom shared the common dream of purchasing a…
A British Couple’s Alpine Dream: Buying a Ski Chalet in Châtel
Owning a ski chalet in the French Alps is a coveted dream for many, blending the allure of seasonal sports with the charm of alpine living. For one British couple residing in Switzerland, aged 51 and 52, this dream turned into a tangible goal as they set their sights on purchasing a ski chalet in…
From Tulip Fields to Brick Walls: A French Expat’s Paris Property Investment
In the world of international property investment, understanding and meeting the diverse requirements of mortgage providers can often seem like a daunting task. This was the challenge faced by a Franco-Ukrainian couple residing in the Netherlands, who dreamed of acquiring an apartment in the Paris area. Their goal was to provide a rental home to…