Eurostar’s New Route to the Alps Increases French Ski Property Values
Its easy access has ensured that France is still one of the most popular second home destinations with UK investors and the announcement of a new Eurostar winter service from London and the Alps is sure to boost demand further predicts French property consultants.
The new winter service commencing from December 19th 2010 will allow you to travel direct 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 take only 7 hours, travelling through beautiful landscapes with the round trip costing around £149 per person return.
Charlie Williams, French leaseback property expert at Experience International and passionate Alpine skier comments,
“The French Alps do and always will provide the best skiing in Europe in my opinion. Ski property with easy and quick access from the UK is in very high demand and the news that people can travel between London to the Alps in 7 hours is very good news for French ski property owners; I totally expect demand and subsequently property prices to increase.”
There has been a marked rise in the amount of people opting to visit France by train as opposed to flying with Eurostar reporting a 6% increase in passengers through out the first half of 2010. Environmental concerns along with the results of the volcanic ash cloud earlier in the year and the increasing trend of people selecting rail travel over short-haul flights is said to have accelerated this 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 just 15 minutes 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 preserve of experienced guides bringing their clients over from nearby Val d’Isere to enjoy the renowned powder and off-piste skiing on offer.
Williams goes on to say,
“Due to some sensitive re-development this Savoyard town has been reborn as a luxury quiet retreat for families and groups alike. Prices have risen by 7.5% over 2009 and to satisfy demand for luxury accommodation a prestigious developer have released La Chapelle, a ski-in ski-out development with a wealth of facilities and outstanding views. Some will also be pleased to know that this particular French ski property is on the leaseback system with one hundred percent finance.”
With a freehold leaseback property, you can enjoy guaranteed index linked rental incomes 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 second phase of 4* 1 – 4 bedroom luxury properties from £185,000 with furniture, ski locker, storage & underground parking included.
For more information about the wide range of leaseback properties easily accessed 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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