February 26, 2008

Austria beckons second-home buyers

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by Gill Montia

Austria is gaining prominence as a destination for a second home because properties are often cheaper and easier to buy than in other European countries. According to Daily Mail journalist, Liz Rowlinson, the Austrian property market is undergoing a change as it moves ...


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Austria beckons second-home buyers

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