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Buying Property Abroad: Your Step-by-Step Guide

For many people, the idea of buying property abroad evokes dreams of sunny beaches, scenic mountain villages, or bustling cosmopolitan cities. Whether you’re searching for a vacation home abroad, a potential international property investment, or a second home to enjoy during retirement, the allure of overseas real estate lies in its diversity. Different locations around the globe offer unique cultural experiences, potentially lower property prices than your home market, and attractive rental returns.

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Engel & Völkers provides advice on properties which can be used for tourism purposes

Home to the well-known town of Zell am See, the Pinzgau is one of the most popular and traditional tourist destinations in the whole of Austria. Guests appreciate what this region has to offer in the different seasons. In the winter, visitors enjoy doing winter sports on the 408 kilometres of prepared slopes in the skiing areas, as well as on the glacier. Besides being a paradise for Alpine skiing activities, this region is also attractive for those wishing to partake in skiing tours, cross-country skiing, and snowshoe hiking.

High-quality chalet in the Kitzbühel Alps with wooden balconies, garden and picturesque mountain panorama.

Buying a chalet in Kitzbühel and living in a beautiful country home in Tyrol

The romantic country homes that you can buy in Kitzbühel and in the countryside surrounding this popular Austrian holiday resort are either made completely of wood or at least have an attractive wooden facade. The typical architectural style of these modern chalets is still the same as the original farmhouses. The wooden shutters on the windows, the spacious balcony as well as the relatively flat angled gable roof are representative of the original houses in this Alpine region. The modern Alpine style of the recently constructed chalets in Kitzbühel is captivating. The term ‘chalet’ comes from the French speaking part of Switzerland, where the former huts and shelters of cattle breeders were situated. It is derived from the Latin word ‘cala’ and can be translated as ‘safe place’. The chalets, which you can buy in the region of Kitzbühel today, have only little in common with this simple architectural style. Nowadays, these charming country homes in Kitzbühel have large living spaces and cosy interiors as well as high-quality or even luxury furnishings.

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