Sep 10 2010
Eurostar’s New Route to the Alps Boost French Ski Property Values
Its ease of accessibility has made sure that France is still one of the most popular holiday home countries for UK buyers and the launch of a new Eurostar service this winter from London and the Alps is sure to increase demand even more says French property consultants.
The new winter service commencing from December 19th 2010 will allow passengers to travel direct from St Pancras and Ashford International to Moutiers, Aime-La-Plagne and Bourg St Maurice in the center of the Alps. The journey will take only 7 hours, travelling through beautiful landscapes with the round trip costing about £149 per person return.
Charlie Williams, French leaseback property consultant at Experience International and passionate Alpine skier stated,
“The French Alps do and always will provide the best skiing in Europe in my opinion. Ski property with quick and easy access from the UK is in very high demand and the news that you can go between London to the Alps in 7 hours is very good news for owners; I fully expect demand and also property values to rise.”
There has been a notable increased in the number of people choosing to visit France by train rather than flying with Eurostar reporting a 6% rise in passengers during the first half of the year. Environmental concerns combined with the results of the volcanic ash cloud earlier in the year and the rising trend of people selecting rail travel over short-haul flights is believed to have driven this growth.
One resort tipped by expert Charlie Williams of Experience International as an up and coming and popular destination for the coming 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 for a while been the preserve of experienced guides taking 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 emerged as a luxury peaceful retreat for families and groups alike. Prices have risen by 7.5% over 2009 and to satisfy demand for quality accommodation a prestigious developer have released La Chapelle, a ski-in ski-out development with a wealth of facilities and breathtaking views. Some will also be glad to know that this particular French ski property is on the leaseback system with one hundred percent finance.”
With a freehold leaseback property, you will receive guaranteed index linked rental incomes for 18 years as well as personal usage including an additional 4 months during the summer. The first phase is nearly sold out but you can invest in 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 more information about the varied range 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 go to Experience-international.com.
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