Its ease of accessibility has made sure that France is still one of the most popular second home countries for British investors and the announcement of a new Eurostar service this winter from London and the Alps is sure to increase demand further says French property expert.
The service which will begin from December 19th 2010 will enable you to travel straight from St Pancras and Ashford International to Moutiers, Aime-La-Plagne and Bourg St Maurice in the heart of the Alps. The duration of the trip will only be 7 hours, passing along stunning landscapes with the round trip costing around £149 per person return.
Charlie Williams, French leaseback property consultant at Experience International and passionate Alpine skier comments,
“The French Alps have and always will provide the finest skiing in Europe in my opinion. Ski property with quick and easy access from the UK is in particularly high demand and the announcement that people can go between London to the Alps in 7 hours spells good news for owners; I fully expect demand and subsequently property values to increase.”
There has been a notable rise in the amount of people opting to visit France by train as opposed to flying with Eurostar reporting a 6% increase in passenger numbers through out the first half of the year. Environmental concerns combined with the impact of the volcanic ash cloud earlier this year and the rising trend of people selecting to travel by train rather than short-haul flights is believed to have accelerated the growth.
One resort tipped by expert Charlie Williams of Experience International as a hotspot for the ‘10/11 ski season is Sainte-Foy-en-Tarentaise. Situated only 15 minutes distance from the train station at Bourg St Maurice and 15 minutes from both Val d’lsere & Les Arcs, this picturesque unspoiled resort has long been the secret of experienced guides bringing their clients over from nearby Val d’Isere to experience the renowned powder and off-piste skiing on offer.
Williams enthuses,
“Due to some sensitive re-development this Savoyard town has been reborn as a luxury peaceful retreat for families and groups alike. Prices have risen by 7.5% last year and to satisfy demand for luxury accommodation a prestigious developer have introduced La Chapelle, a ski-in ski-out development with a wealth of facilities and outstanding views. Some will also be glad to know that this particular French ski property is on the leaseback system with one hundred percent finance available.”
With a freehold leaseback property, owners can enjoy guaranteed index linked returns for 18 years as well as personal usage including an additional 4 months through out the summer. The 1st phase is almost sold out but prices for the soon to be released 2nd phase of 4* one to four bedroom luxury properties from £185,000 with furniture, ski locker, storage & underground parking included.
For additional information about the wide selection of leaseback properties easily accessible by the new Eurostar Alps service then call the experts at Experience International on + 44 (0) 207 321 5858 or visit Experience-international.com.
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