Investment in alpine regions not just popular due to skiing

Skiing is not the only determining factor for people investing in alpine property, it has been claimed.

According to Paul Collins, property editor at BuyAssociation, there are a "variety of reasons" behind investors choosing to put their money into alpine property.

He asserted that there were a range of activities on offer in alpine regions, including adventure and outdoor sports such as mountain biking and paragliding.

Mr Collins commented: "There are a variety of reasons, other than for skiing, why people buy alpine property. A lot of people like the outdoor activities you can get in these places, so anything from walking and horse riding to mountain biking and paragliding.

"There is a quite a market for adventure and outdoor sports in these places. So that's a popular part of it."

He added that there were "a couple of routes" open to those with alpine property, noting that they could either rent to individuals or to holiday companies, which organise group trips.

Overseas Property News posted on 11/04/2008 09:03:11