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One to Watch in 2010 – Hidden Gem of the French Alps Revealed
With France easily topping the charts in easyjets’s recent survey of top 10 winter ski resort locations, it seems that the British people’s love affair with the French Alps remains as strong as ever.

As expected the high ranking locations included Chamonix, Avoriaz, Meribel and Les Arcs but according to the French Ski property experts at Experience International, Sainte-Foy-en-Tarentaise, the hidden gem of the French Alps, is the location to watch in 2010.

Centrally located in the Tarentaise Valley, home to notable resorts including Val d’Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs, La Plagne and La Rosiere, Sainte-Foy-en-Tarentaise has for some time been the preserve of experienced guides bringing their clients over from Val d’Isere which is just ten minutes away to Ski the famous powder and off-piste skiing in the area. As Steven Worboys, MD of Experience International, comments,

“It is the ideal place for both beginners & experiences skiers. The traditional Savoyard architecture, magnificent scenery and relaxed family atmosphere appeal to real mountain lovers. The attractiveness and number of people seeking to enjoy Sainte Foy is only going to increase in 2010.”

This hidden gem is proving not only a popular winter holiday location but also the ideal second property destination due to its ease of access from the United Kingdom (under 2 hours by car from Geneva which operates numerous direct budget flights to the UK), all year long attractiveness and cost of property up to half that of surrounding areas.

With current concerns over the UK sterling strength investors are being cautious about committing to euro property purchases but as Steven Worboys explains, this should not be a concern as long as you invest in the correct development:

“In order to minimise exposure to the current weakness of the Pound investors should look for leaseback properties which require low deposits. The La Chapelle ski-in ski-out apartments for example require only a 5% deposit to secure with 95% finance available.”

Well located leaseback properties in particular are very attractive France investment property options for investors who can secure guaranteed rental returns for 18 years plus, index-linked, as is the case with La Chapelle as well as enjoying flexible personal usage.

Investment in the 4* luxury apartments in Sainte Foy is as low as €12,000 including furniture, parking and buying costs.

For those wishing to discover the hidden gem of Sainte Foy and other similar French leaseback properties please contact Experience International on + 44 (0) 207 321 5858 or visit www.french-ski-property.co.uk/ to watch the video.

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