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Ski Property Report 2021 Ski Property Report 2021 knightfrank.com/research The definitive guide to property market conditions in the world’s top ski destinations SKI PROPERTY REPORT 2021 KEY FINDINGS 2020: MOUNTAIN SKI INDEX LIVING COMES The French resort of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville leads the 2020 Ski Index with annual price growth of 3.4% INTO FOCUS Kate Everett-Allen finds that mountain living ticks several boxes for buyers in a world that is battling a pandemic COVID’S IMPACT The pandemic has shone a light on the health and wellness benefits of mountain living FRANCE Limited new supply is protecting prices across French resorts ovid-19 and the resulting lockdowns have significantly C disrupted global real estate markets. The ski market has been no exception. for sale. Homeowners are revaluating their lifestyles and working patterns, holiday plans are being upended and rental incomes have been depleted. But, this may also be the year when the SWITZERLAND health benefits of mountain living are brought into focus. International buyers are looking more favourably at Switzerland as a permanent base, due not only to its The combination of fresh air, open space, recreational activities, handling of the crisis, but also the lifestyle it offers good healthcare and reliable WiFI makes alpine living in our three ski markets – France, Switzerland and the US – an obvious Clearly, there are challenges ahead in reopening the resorts $2.6bn of sales in the first nine months of 2020, up from a total of choice for those individuals seeking shelter from the pandemic. this season and our summary of the measures being employed $1.9bn for the whole of 2019. on page 7 underline how seriously the resorts are taking The question is whether we will see a redistribution of value Finally, for those seeking the next skiing hotspot, our local experts their responsibilities. sold. sold. from urban to resort locations as a result of Covid-19. The Knight provide a roundup of the resorts they think are tipped for growth Frank Ski Index on page 4 gauges what impact the crisis has For ski homeowners wanting to stay ahead of the game, we on pages 14 and 15. 2019 2020 had on property values to date and which resorts are displaying highlight five trends and events that look set to shape the market ASPEN greater resilience. and, with 90% of our clients now opting to rent their home, we In the first nine months of 2020, Aspen recorded 464 sales, crunch the numbers on page 8 to understand what return owners The pandemic has meant resorts both side of the pond missed NOW OPEN exceeding the total of 418 for the whole of 2019 can expect. out on their lucrative Easter season and on pages 6-7 we reflect Knight Frank’s new Verbier office, located on the Rue de on a rollercoaster few months which saw rental demand recover A deep dive into Colorado’s property market on pages 12-13 Médran, is now open. over the summer as staycationers headed to the mountains. surprises on the upside with Aspen Snowmass concluding over 2 3 SKI PROPERTY REPORT 2021 SKI PROPERTY REPORT 2021 High levels of stock combined with the residents with a good choice of new-build from which to shelter during times of ongoing impact of Lex Weber (a 20% cap apartments at lower price points which is uncertainty and with interest rates now SKI INDEX RESULTS on second homes) are deflating prices generating interest.” negative (-0.75bps) the appeal of Swiss in some Swiss markets but resorts such property is strengthening. International buyers are looking more as Crans-Montana, St Moritz and Gstaad favourably at Switzerland as a permanent Negative interest rates mean Swiss banks 2020 are starting to turn a corner. base, due not only to its handling of the are effectively charging clients to store According to Alex Koch de Gooreynd, crisis, but also the lifestyle it offers. their capital, leading many to look to a Knight Frank’s head of sales in the Swiss property investment as a means of wealth Along with the US dollar, the Swiss Alps: “The smaller resorts of Grimentz preservation and income generation. franc is the world’s go-to safe currencies and Champéry are presenting non- The Knight Frank Ski Property Index tracks the movement in price of a four-bedroom chalet across 19 resorts located across the French and FIG 2. KNIGHT FRANK SKI INDEX RESULTS 2020 Based on a four-bedroom chalet in a prime central location Swiss Alps, with the addition this year of the Swiss resort of Champéry Annual % change to Q2 2020 verall, the index increased by lack of new supply as building permits 3.4% O 1.2% in 2020, down marginally become increasingly hard to obtain, St-Martin-de-Belleville from the 1.4% seen last year suggesting which is resulting in a 5%-10% premium Val-d'Isère 3.2% the pandemic has had little impact on for new-build homes.” Verbier 2.9% prices to date. The Courchevel resorts register a Courchevel 1850 2.8% Saint-Martin-de-Belleville tucked solid performance with investment in 2.6% away in the Three Valleys leads the infrastructure in recent years paying Courchevel 1650 index this year with prices up 3.4% off as buyers look to future-proof Courchevel 1550 2.6% on an annual basis. The closest of the their purchase. Grimentz 2.3% Three Valleys resorts to Geneva Airport, 2.1% it is one of only a few resorts to still Chamonix offer development opportunities. Méribel Village 2.0% French resorts dominate FIG 1. REVEALED: RESORTS 1.9% “ Last year’s frontrunner, Val-d’Isère, RANKED BY PRIME PRICE Klosters the top half of the now sits in second place, its altitude and Switzerland France € per sq m* Megève 1.5% caché still a winner with buyers seeking rankings this year with 32,900 1. Gstaad Méribel 1.4% a long-season resort with reliable buyers attracted by the 2. Courchevel 1850 26,700 snowfall and excellent amenities. Davos 0.6% 3. Verbier 21,900 resorts’ rental prospects 4. Zermatt 21,600 Champéry 0.5% Verbier is the highest-ranking Swiss and good liquidity 5. Val-d’Isère 20,200 resort this year recording annual price Gstaad 0.0% 6. St Moritz 19,400 growth of 2.9%, its schools continue 16,200 7. Courchevel 1650 Villars-sur-Ollon 0.0% to attract an international clientele, a 8. Courchevel 1550 15,900 Zermatt 0.0% number have opted to base themselves 9. Méribel 15,600 14,400 in the Alps semi-permanently due to 10. Méribel Village St Moritz -1.9% 13,900 the pandemic and upgraded their home 11. Megève -2.0% 12. St-Martin-de-Belleville 12,900 Crans-Montana as a result. 13. Villars-sur-Ollon 12,300 11,800 French resorts dominate the top 14. Chamonix 11,600 half of the rankings this year with 15. Klosters 16. Davos 11,400 buyers attracted by the resorts’ rental 17. Crans-Montana 11,300 prospects and good liquidity. Roddy 18. Grimentz 10,300 Aris, Knight Frank’s head of sales in the 19. Champéry 8,250 French Alps explains: “Prices in most Source: Knight Frank Research French resorts are being supported by a * Exchange rate calculated at 30 June 2020 4 5 Viewings 2019 Viewings 2020 Sales 2019 Sales 2020 SKI PROPERTY REPORT 2021 SKI PROPERTY REPORT 2021 MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER FIG 4. THE THREE VALLEYS - VIEWINGS AND SALES UP IN 2020 REVEALED:COVID’S IMPACT VIEWINGSSource: Knight Frank, Cimalpes SALES2019 2020 158% 2019 2020 2019 2020 ON SKI RESORTS The increase in online 600 160 property viewings in the We look at the way in which ski resorts are evolving and how they’re gearing up 140 Three Valleys between 500 for a winter season like no other Mar and Sep 2020 120 400 100 Source: Cimalpes What we know: What we expect: 300 80 • Most resorts were ordered to close on 15 March 2020 missing out • We expect last minute bookings in 2020/21 as holidaymakers 60 on the traditionally lucrative Easter period. wait to consider travel restrictions. 200 40 • Refunds for holiday rentals were issued, ski lifts froze, and • Rental demand may be strongest in smaller, less crowded resorts. confinement measures took hold. 100 • Potentially weaker demand for shared chalets or hotels where 20 Why Covid has • Property agents adapted. From drone viewings to virtual tours social distancing can be challenging. shone a light on and online notary signings, only around 5%-10% of sales were 0 0 mountain living • Second home owners, many of whom missed out on their annual Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep lost in the French Alps. trip last season, will block book their weeks well in advance. With health and wellness rising Source: Knight Frank, Cimalpes • Viewings were permitted in May and domestic demand up buyers’ agendas, the Alps are • Town councils will help boost local economies – Chamonix has strengthened. resonating more than ever put aside €300,000 to tempt tourists to try new activities for The Alps offer freedom, space, fresh • The rental market received a much-needed boost from free e.g. paragliding, white water rafting etc. air, nature, exercise, adventures with staycationers over the summer with Swiss hotels close to WHAT WILL THE 2020/21 SKI SEASON LOOK LIKE? • With winter approaching, some wealthy Europeans who would family and friends, escapism – all the full occupancy. Although uncertainty remains, and travel restrictions are in place for some foreign visitors, usually head to South Africa, the Caribbean or Australia are things that lockdown did not provide, most resorts were able to use the summer months to trial their social distancing initiatives.
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