The hills are alive

altIn the second part of our series on buying a ski property, we look at property in the Austrian Alps and examine an alternative to full ownership. Words Isobel Palmer

The clichés are true: they do wear dirndls and lederhosen in Austria. Schulplattern is not just for tourists, beer festivals are not just for Oktober and the mountains are not just for winter. Remember the glorious summer opening scenes from The Sound of Music?

For all those reasons, any search for a ski property should take into account the Austrian Alps. And if you’re looking for a first property investment, there’s good news – the entry level is the least expensive in the Alps. And the skiing? World-leading, many say. Just ask which nation has hosted the most World Ski Championships?

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Looking for a sea change?

altAt this time of year, it seems like every celebrity on the planet has decamped to the Caribbean, but look beyond the islands to discover more than A-list trendiness. Words Isobel Palmer

There’s many an overseas hotspot that shouts about its natural beauty long after developers have built on most of it. But if it's tropical vegetation, crystal clear waters and exotic animals and birds you seek, the countries along the Caribbean coast take some beating. And these days, with eco credentials becoming a serious sales tool, the future looks a lot greener.

With its spectacular high-rises, Panama is already established as a hot property investment area; but for smaller, emerging markets, consider Belize and Costa Rica - arguably the outdoor capitals of this region.

Belize, the former British colony of British Honduras, is a tiny country located on the southern border of Mexico. It may only have a population of 300,000, but it certainly has much to offer the UK investor. That colonial history means a British legal system that extends to property; plus, the ease of conducting business in English - indeed, this is the only English-speaking democracy in Central America.

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In the middle with you

altThere’s so much happening in the Middle East property market, it’s difficult to keep track of where to put your money. Words Isobel Palmer

The capital of United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, has certainly set its cap at global recognition – there is the world’s first Ferrari theme park, leading museums, architectural projects from the likes of Lord Foster, and a host of international sports events such as the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix. Over in  Lebanon, the one-time Paris of the Middle East, Beirut, is seeking to re-establish itself as a culturally buzzing metropolis as it emerges from turbulent war-torn decades. In Egypt, long gone are the days of relying on the Pyramids and the Nile for revenue. The tourist hordes are flooding in to new resorts at Sharm El Sheikh and existing cities like Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. Cheap flights of short duration and excellent access all help.

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Sunny side up

altCyprus is one of the best-loved holiday destinations for Brits, but could you make this friendly island your home? Words Isobel Palmer

Weather-wise, there is no bad time to choose Cyprus. In four or five hours, you can be basking in nearly a full day of sunshine, even in midwinter.

Economy-wise, it’s a very different story. The worldwide recession hit the third biggest island in the Mediterranean full force in 2008, and its biggest market – the UK – had more than just the value of the pound against the euro to worry about. There were scandals about title deeds scams, and there were mortgage interest rates amongst the highest in Europe. With villas standing empty and some developers discounting a rumoured 30%, can there be any reason for British buyers to consider Cyprus?

For the cautious and the clever, yes, of course. And not just because there are bargains to be found. The island’s beauty is still drawing exceptionally high-quality developments – check out Cap St Georges, for example. When the millionaires are attracted, the rest will return. Then there’s investment in major infrastructure projects going ahead. The €350million marina at Limassol will be ready by autumn 2012, and sales of housing units there are bucking the trend.

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A touch of spice

altEven some of the most desirable Caribbean properties have reduced in price, so is now
is a good time to buy a “value” property?  Isobel Palmer guides you through
investing in the islands

Right now, what’s the one thing clear about the value end of the Caribbean property market? You can’t generalize. What’s available and the cost depends on your island of choice. Like most of the banking-crisis affected world, however, businesses are quiet and therefore it’s naturally a buyers’ market, but balancing this is the fact that islanders can be reluctant to drop their prices.

Is the Caribbean one of the most desirable places in the world in which to retire, spend half the year or even a month or two? Yes – and perhaps even more so, now that there is a choice of sophisticated locations with full amenities, alongside the deserted beach fantasy.

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