Survey confirms surge in demand for Bulgarian skiing Bansko enters chart at 8 ’with a bullet’

Property investment and development company, Westhill Investments has had its assertion that Bansko in Bulgaria is set to become on of Europe’s top family ski resorts, confirmed by a surprise survey from Holidaywatchdog.com

[ClickPress, Mon Dec 04 2006] Bansko, where Westhill has decided to site its landmark Panorama Villas complex of luxury apartments, villas and penthouses, has proved to be the eight most popular destination, among the millions of weekly searches on the Holidaywatchdog.com website which offers impartial views on accommodation and resorts.

The Pirin mountain range, with its network of groomed slopes caters for all grades of skier, from novice to expert. The ski season opens in December, with snow guns allowing skiing down to the village well into April. Westhill’s development, with a ski storage area and heated boot room, is only 2km from the Bansko gondola ski station. A private shuttle service will to operate to and from the ski village.

The key to successful property investment is to maximise both rental income and capital growth,” maintains Westhill director, Dominic Hicks, “Too many people buy a holiday home, because they like an area, without doing the maths, thinking they will get free holidays and have a money making asset.”

Hicks believes most investors would be better off keeping their money in the bank, because they choose ski or beach destinations with very short letting seasons. Westhill, by offering skiing, golf and spa facilities, offers a 10-month holiday season.

“We’re not just about selling our properties, we want to promote Bulgaria as a holiday destination,” said Hicks, “Most people don’t appreciate what a great country Bulgaria is – the rich history, culture, cuisine and areas of outstanding natural beauty are largely unknown to the Brits”.

Skiing in Bansko offers:

English speaking, qualified private ski instructor at £10 an hour

A vast amount of off-piste skiing. Well managed, prepared pistes

Lunch on the mountains without long queues.

Good restaurants at £10-£15 for a meal for two with wine.

Low cost ski equipment hire and ski passes

A cosmopolitan mixture of skiers from all over Europe

A lot more snow and sun than central Europe

The latest Austrian ski lifts and snow guns, extending the season.

UNESCO protection. A lack of industrialisation

Great atmosphere and nightlife in the old town of Bansko

High standards of first aid and mountain rescue

Well educated and friendly locals

Bansko airport planned by 2010





Notes to editors: Holidaywatchdog.com services millions of searches every week made by holidaymakers across the UK and Europe. Holidaymakers can review a hotel and write or record the real truth about the resort they stayed in, so others can avoid making the same mistakes when sourcing a holiday. Please visit www.holidaywatchdog.com



Prices for properties with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms range from £63,000 to £264,000.



Editors’ Notes: Photos and images available

About the locality: The mountain peaks near the town, the numerous lakes and the old pine woods make it a popular place for recreation, sport and tourism and in recent years the town has gained international popularity through the booming development of tourism and cultural events, such as the prestigious annual Bansko Jazz Festival. Bansko is a centre of winter and summer tourism. The summer season lasts from June to October. Banya, 5km away, is famous for its 27 thermal mineral springs. The region is famous for its cuisine, colourful folklore and varied entertainments.



About Westhill Investments



Westhill Investments is an investment advisory company and property developer with a holistic approach to land and property development opportunities within emerging European markets. It does this by creating appropriate, tax-efficient entities and to facilitate investment in these markets and raising and funds from high net worth individuals and institutions.






Contacts: George Shaw, Avocado Media 01892 750851 or 07860 69555

Dominic Hicks, Director, Westhill Investments on 020 7491 7533





Westhill Investments, 45 Charles Street, Mayfair London W1J 5EQ

W: www.panoramavillas-bansko.com and www.westhilluk.com

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