In a new article sceptically entitled ‘Real Estate Recovery?’ Peter Lloyd noted “Then there was a very interesting article in a UK Sunday newspaper which listed Thailand as having the world’s third highest price rises in the first 3 months of this year recording a 2.7% increase (Jersey and Finland with 5.6% and 4% increases were above Thailand). I don’t know how they got their statistics, but let’s assume there is some proof to justify them, however they were collated.”
I don’t know where they got their statistics from either, but why on Earth would Finland be faring so well? After all, is it not one of those cold places like Iceland, scene of the worst property crash in living memory? Iceland has Bjork and fish and toxic debt. What about Finland? Wait, what’s this coming down the newswire…
“Intel and Nokia Announce Strategic Relationship to Shape Next Era of Mobile Computing Innovation”
“Further uniting the Internet with mobile phones and computers, Intel Corporation and Nokia today announced a long-term relationship to develop a new class of Intel® Architecture-based mobile computing device and chipset architectures which will combine the performance of powerful computers with high-bandwidth mobile broadband communications and ubiquitous Internet connectivity.”
Thus spake the world-reknowned EarthTimes. So Finland is high tech. Then of course, Santa lives there, and that’s a seriously global brand, bigger even than Nokia.
Not just the name of the original, Levi is the official FIS Alpine Ski World Cup resort located in Northern Lapland, a lively upmarket holiday town.
DSR Asset Management are offering the superior yet reasonably priced Snow White apartments in this holiday hot .. er cold spot.
A guaranteed rental income until the end of January 2011 is just one of the reasons for buying into the several luxurious properties situated at the foot of the ski slopes.
Each unique flat offers stunning views onto the slopes or the adjacent golf course. All the ground floor apartments have gardens, the first floor apartments come with spacious balconies, and the penthouses have large panoramic terraces. All have under floor heating and a private sauna and come with a plethora high spec mod cons including audio/visual installations, monogrammed towels and personalised loofas. Well I am sure you could ask for the latter as a rider…
Prices start from €150,800 for a Studio apartment which sleeps up to 4 people, and stop at €437,900 for a 3 Bedroom Duplex Penthouse which can house 8. Finance of up to 50% is available. The nearest airport is only 15km away in Kittilä, with direct flights from the UK and other many other national airports.
In Levi there is a wealth of activities for you to choose from besides skiing and golf – depending on the season you can go on Snowmobile safaris, Husky sledge treks and Reindeer safaris. There is also ample opportunity for fishing and canoeing on the beautiful Lappish lakes, surrounded by breathtaking scenery in the fresh pure air. Mountain biking and hiking trails are plentiful.
Levi offers a variety of places to eat, and the shops in Levi remain open all year, making Levi more than just a winter destination.
