J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by tino_11

I would be very wary about the villa and other people, I think checking with the TO is the way to go.

Have you thought about DIY? I no longer bother with TO's ever, half the fun is designing my own holiday.

If it wasn't for the international shipping fees I would be sitting on the balcony having a beer and wondering when my new board will arrive right now :lol:

hmmm, been coveting a Prior board for sometime now, and am using all my will power not to click the "check out" button on their website....

must resist internet shopping :evil:

https://www.priorsnowboards.com/controller.php?op=viewZoomBOARD_STYLE&BSTY_ID=6&BSBG_ID_TOPSHEET=1260&BSBG_ID_BASE=1262#

Cheers Bandit, that seems like a good place to start.

Some of the info I have been recieving is what you describe, go down for a day or two, look at the property, suss out the area, get some boarding done and get all the info regarding the details and services available. Really don't wanna get into a pressure sales situation however as it turns me off something chronic (will walk out a shop if someone comes to offer me help!!!). Good thing about German tax system is, that if I maker a few trips to look for property etc, even in Austria, I can write the tax off on the eventual purchase.

Think I will take a weekend somewhere to find out more about the system.



Just watching the Snowboarding X on the TV, now thats a great sport )

Thanks all, it would be a new build I have been looking at, simply from a time and ease point of view. It is only a fledgling idea at the moment, but it would be a interesting time to buy as prices drop/stabilize somewhat.

One question I have, if you stay in a catetered chalet somewhere, I assume the chalets are privately owned and run through the TO at a premium to the owner? Is this assumption far off the mark?

Wondering what the real costs are in buying a property in Austria. I am just forming an idea at the moment, so would like to know as much as possible.

Basically the idea is to buy a property, preferably 3 bedroom in a mid size resort. Rent it out other than when I am using it and manage it remotely. Its the last part I need some guidance on. I assume there are companies or individuals out there who would provide this service, does anyone have experience or know of any useful resources?

I have been on mailing lists for sometime for property and the prices rather unsurprisingly have become a little more affordable right now. I currently do not own my own home, I rent as is fairly normal in Germany. I am willing to downsize privately in order to potentially finance this, so effectively all I need for the property in Austria is to pay 60-70% of its own mortgage and provide me a base whenever needed.

Any ideas?

pedro wrote:Trays? Purleeease! If I wanted tea daaaling, i'd go to the Ritz. Anyway, like skateboarding, fad sport, it'll never catch on. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a completely old f**t. I do have a skateboard - use it whenever I move house to help shift stuff like washing machine, piano etc.

We need a toungue in cheek smiley!!!

I cant be the only snowboarder on this website???

Anyhow off for a play in the powder tomorrow (hopefully) as its snowing in the Black Forest and I need some.

Buy one of these....



....if you really want to enjoy powder!!