Under £400,000

The Gastein valley lies within the Salzburg province of Austria. Bad Gastein is only 70 mins drive from Salzburg airport and is easily accessible by regular direct trains. With 200km of piste the Gastein valley offers a fantastic skiing area with 60 km easy, 117 km intermediate and 24 km of difficult runs.

The Blumenwiese Apartment Gans is to be built as a traditional style chalet building and will be located in an open and sunny position adjacent to the Bad Gastein golf course.

The Blumenwiese Apartments will be built to a high standard with generous covered balconies, chunky overhanging roofs and open-plan living / dining and kitchen areas with large windows offering panoramic views of the mountains. All apartments have either a terrace and garden, or a balcony, and each apartment has its own private underground parking space and a lockable storage/ski area. Construction of these apartments will start this summer.

2 bedrooms from 264,400 euros

The Gastein valley lies within the Salzburg province of Austria. Bad Gastein is only 70 mins drive from Salzburg airport and is easily accessible by regular direct trains. With 200km of piste the Gastein valley offers a fantastic skiing area with 60 km easy, 117 km intermediate and 24 km of difficult runs.

These fabulous apartments are positioned in the most stunning location in Bad Gastein: at the very top of the famous waterfall! It is possible to take the ski bus from directly outside the apartments or to walk to the lift (approx 600m). The apartments are also a short walk to the lift which lowers you down to the centre of town.

The Wasserfall Apartments will comprise 26 apartments with underground parking spaces and an exceptional gourmet restaurant with lounge area on the ground floor offering modern European as well as traditional Austrian cuisine.

Over 50% of these properties have already sold!

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Resort: The historic ski village of Oetz is at the bottom of a wide and sunny valley at an altitude of 820m and going up to 2200m for skiing in the winter. It has a charming and romantic feel with the beautiful River Oetz passing by. It is only 35 minutes from Innsbruck Airport, or you can fly to Salzburg or Munich airports which are a 2 hours away.

Property: These luxurious apartments are located in a quiet back-road in the centre of this pretty village. They are a moment's walk from all the local amenities and either a 10 minute walk to the ski lift, or one minute to the ski bus.

These bright and spacious 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments have south-east and south-west facing balconies with unobstructed panoramic views of the beautiful historic buildings and the mountain range. There is an electric underground car park for your convenience.

This building is already completely built and finished making it possible to buy your apartment immediately.

It has been virtually impossible to buy holiday homes in the Tyrol until now. This is one of only two developments in this province which have permission to be sold to foreigners as second homes and/or holiday homes.

The Gastein valley lies within the Salzburg province of Austria. Bad Gastein is only 70 mins drive from Salzburg airport and is easily accessible by regular direct trains. With 200km of piste the Gastein valley offers a fantastic skiing area with 60 km easy, 117 km intermediate and 24 km of difficult runs.

The Resort Gastein apartments are to be located in 19 chalet style buildings and vary in size from 2 to 3 bedrooms. These apartments are to be built in three phases and will total 135 apartments. The first phase is due for completion in spring 2009 and the whole development will be complete for winter 2010.

Each apartment will be finished to a very high standard and will benefit from private swimming pool and leisure facilities for owners including restaurant and shop. These apartments will make superb rental investments as Bad Gastein is a true dual season resort which benefits from year round tourism.

Guaranteed rental return of 4% for 3 years

The ski resort of Brand is located in the Vorarlberg province of Austria just 1 hour 40 minutes from Zurich and Innsbruck airports and less than 1 hour from Friedrichshafen Airport. Brand is only 45 minutes from the world famous resorts of St Anton and Lech, where it is not allowed to buy second homes. Lake Bodensee, the Arlberg mountain range and the Montafon region are all just one hour away.

The Alpine Apartments are set in a peaceful and sunny location at the edge of the village, with the village centre easily accessible by foot. These luxurious apartments are very close to the ski lift and you can virtually ski back to your front door! The development comprises five traditionally styled chalets which are designed in a local country house style with large balconies and chunky overhanging roofs. The walls are clad with larch shingles which is very typical of this region. Over half of the 31 apartments are already sold.

The apartments vary in size from 1 to 3 bedrooms with spacious living areas, bathrooms and bedrooms. As this development is already completely built and finished it is possible to buy your apartment immediately. Each of the available apartments remains 'unfitted' enabling you to personalise your property with a tailor-made finish to your own specification which is included in the price. You can choose the exact style of kitchen, bathroom fittings, stove, flooring and wall tiles.

The Gastein valley lies within the Salzburg province of Austria. Bad Gastein is only 70 mins drive from Salzburg airport and is easily accessible by regular direct trains. With 200km of piste the Gastein valley offers a fantastic skiing area with 60 km easy, 117 km intermediate and 24 km of difficult runs.

These beautiful 3 bedroom apartments are positioned in the centre of Bad Gastein overlooking the exclusive Hotel Villa Solitude and Bad Gastein's famous Casino.

These apartments have been completely refurbished and are fantastically located for all of the restaurants and shops with large balconies and great views.

There is no obligation to rent for a fixed period of time so you can just rent privately to friends and family if you prefer.

Resort: Kühtai is a traditional alpine farming village at an altitude of 2020m, making it Austria's highest ski resort with guaranteed snow from the beginning of December until well into spring. Innsbruck airport is only 35 minutes away, or you can fly to Salzburg or Munich airports which are 2 hrs drive.

Property:The Alpin Resort Apartments are surrounded by ski slopes so you can ski right back to your front door; you can also easily walk to all the amenities of the village as they are just moments away.

All apartments are built to the highest standards and are extremely spacious comprising entrance hallway with a coat cupboard, open plan living / dining areas with wood burning stove, large bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, generous elegant bathrooms, laundry room and large covered balconies or terraces.

This development is already completely built and finished making it possible to buy your apartment immediately.

It has been virtually impossible to buy holiday homes in the Tyrol until now. This is one of only two developments in this province which have permission to be sold to foreigners as second homes and/or holiday homes.

11 of the 20 apartments have already been sold.

Resort: Villars is less than 90 minutes from Geneva airport by motorway and accessible also by train. This is the best "weekend-able" dual season resort for holidays or retirement in the Swiss Alps having a good selection of shops, sophisticated restaurants, bars and nightclubs and excellent entertainment facilities for all the family including a swimming pool, ice rink, sports centre and bowling alley. The ski area includes the glacier at Les Diablerets (3,000m) and provides 225km of pistes served by modern high speed lifts. A further investment in a new system of snow cannons is planned for 2008/9.

Property: Le Matin Calme is in a quiet and sunny position with good views, just below Villars, about 10 minutes walk to the restaurants, bars and shops of Chesieres and 1.5km from the centre of Villars and from the ski lift. There is a free parking available at the Roc D'Orsay lift, a new high speed 8 man telecabine.

Exceptionally reasonable prices for new high quality apartments in Villars and permits for foreigners.

2 bedroom apartments from 685,000 Sfrs
3 bedroom apartments from 860,000 Sfrs

Resort: Lauterbrunnen is a municipality in the district of Interlaken in the canton of Bern. It is just over 2 hours from Geneva and Zurich, and is part of the Jungfrau ski region with 195km of ski pistes. The ski resorts of Mürren and Wengen are only 15 minutes away by cog railway, and it is also a wonderful summer resort and a starting point for walking, cycling and adventure.

Property: This three bedroom apartment is in a fabulous location with stunning views of the valley. It is on the first floor of the chalet, which offers spacious accommodation with great cellar storage space and separate heated ski and boot room on the ground floor.

This is a rare chance to buy a property with a foreigner permit and the last apartment in this chalet. The apartment will be completed by December 2009 so you could be spending next Christmas in the amazing Lauterbrunnen Valley!

Available for foreigners!

Price: 436,000 Sfrs

New regulations published by the Canton of Valais in May 2008 - six apartments can be sold to foreign buyers on a first come first served basis.

This would be perfect as a rental investment or weekend ski home as it has very easy access from Geneva and is part of the huge Verbier ski area. The chalet is in a prime position, just 150m from the new telecabine and the bottom of the ski piste. The chalet will have a spa with jacuzzi, sauna, a games room with pool table and a wine tasting room. Each apartment has a private wine cellar and you can enjoy a glass while your children soak in the hot tub! The photo shows a similar chalet built by the same developer.

The developer has received the building permit and delivery is scheduled for Summer 2010.

Situated an hour and a half from Geneva, in the French Northern Alps in Haute Savoie, Avoriaz and Morzine are the main areas of the French side of the Portes du Soleil area. Avoriaz is the highest resort of the Portes du Soleil at an altitude of 1800m. Perched on a dramatic cliff top overlooking the region, it is completely south-facing and offers spectacular views of the valley as well as enjoying picturesque sunsets.

These apartments are very spacious and range between 1 and 4 bedrooms, with large south/south-west-facing balconies. There is a heated ski store for each residence and the only underground car-park in Avoriaz! They have a smart, classic contemporary decor and are built using sustainable development procedures.

The reservation deposit is only 2% and the next payment of 18% isn't due until December 2009.

1 bed from 290,000 euros
2 bed from 396,000 euros
3 bed from 662,000 euros
4 bed from 904,000 euros

Resort: Wengen is a traffic free dual season resort accessible only by a cog railway. Perched above the Lauterbrunnen valley it has some of the most dramatic views in the Alps. Most visitors come by train from Zurich, Berne or Geneva. This is a charming and rather old-fashioned resort, with an unhurried atmosphere and is a firm favourite with well-heeled British visitors who return year after year. The Jungfrau lift pass covers 213 km of pistes including the famous Schilthorn, above Murren, at 2,970m.

Property: Chalet Aberot (evening sunset) is a traditional chalet in the best position in Wengen with, fabulous views and built to the highest standards.

Apartment 2 is a luxury 85m2 apartment on the ground floor level, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large balcony and terrace with breath taking views. Swiss B or B permits only.

Apartment 3 & 4 is a combined 167m2 Entrance level apartment with a huge balcony, 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

Apartment 2: 935,000 Sfrs
Apartment 3 & 4: 1,995,000 sfrs

Just one apartment remaining

Swiss and B permit holders only

Resort: Saas Fee is a high altitude traditional traffic-free village in a dramatic setting surrounded by glaciers 2 hours 30 minutes from Geneva or Milan. At 1800m and with most of the skiing between 2,500 and 3,500m snow is guaranteed and you can also ski in Zermatt for a day on the same lift pass. Lively nightlife, but not rowdy and a good choice of restaurants and bars make this a fun resort. A true dual season destination and the glacier is open for summer skiing.

Property: The Residence Mountain Village is at the sunny end of the village and within easy walking distance to the centre. It is built and finished with a top class spa with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, a wine tasting room and games room with pool table. The apartments have huge picture windows and balconies to take full advantage of the stunning views.

3 bedroom apartment 925,000 Sfrs