What type of property

Your decision to what type of property you buy will be to some degree influenced on what you want the property for, consider your chosen location in this decision, see "Where to buy..."

• Familiy orientated activity locations
  Family properties will need to be larger, close to the beach and other child orientated activities.
• Ski resort or Golf orientated property
  Should be close to the action, you may be prepared to walk for a few minites to the ski lifts, but renters are likely to choose more central locations.
• To allow for your own holidays
  If you have a large family, maybe a property which sleeps 8-10 people so you can take guests also.

 What to holidaymakers want?

Your have to put your own personal ideal property aside and think about you target audience. What does the holidaymaker want? They will have to arrange their own transport, so ensure it is serviced by a local airport, preferably serviced by a low cost airline such as Easy Jet or Ryan Air. If the location involves a long trek from the airport, it can be a large detraction.

If the area is popular with elderly people, ensure the property has good access, perhaps an apartment without steps and good disabled facilities would make a good unique selling point.

Properties with a good view or in a prime location, say close to the ski lifts are near a marina will be more expensive in the short term, but will yield a greater rental income.

Holiday makes have so much choice, so if you can offer something unique, you will attract renters more easily. Alpine properties can be marketed year round as the ski season can return good incomes and the summer seasons can offer the out-door attractions such as walking, climbing and cultural breaks.

 Mass appeal

Avoid individual properties, or isolated locations. Most holidaymakers will choose a comfortable property which offers practical facilities, in popular areas, close to the airport and with good local restaurants and night life.