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

As was probable the high ranking resorts 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 one to keep an eye on in 2010.

Ideally located in the Tarentaise Valley, home to well known and popular resorts including Val d’Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs, La Plagne and La Rosiere, Sainte-Foy-en-Tarentaise has for some time been the choice 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 available. As Steven Worboys, MD of Experience International, comments,

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

This hidden gem is turning out to be not only an attractive winter holiday destination but also the perfect second property location due to its easy access from the United Kingdom (under 2 hours by car from Geneva which operates numerous direct budget flights to the UK), year round attractiveness and cost of property up to half that of surrounding areas.

With current concerns over the UK sterling strength buyers are being cautious about buying into euro property purchases but as Steven Worboys explains, this should be of minimal concern as long as you select the correct development:

“In order to reduce exposure to the current weakness of the Pound buyers should seek 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 from as little as €12,000 including furniture, parking and buying costs.

For further information about this 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.