The 2nd Annual Hong Kong Ski Challenge (post race group photo)

A happy skier clocks a great second lap time.

The “moo-cow brothers” having a beer before the race for luck.

Carving a tight line speeding around the gates, this boarder means business!

Mt Yotei was the perfect backdrop to the race.

Toby proving that spring skiing conditions in Niseko can be lots of fun.

The crowd await the competitors at the bottom to check out the electronic times.

The prizing giving ceremony, Winter Olympics here in Niseko.

Snowboarders VS skiers - the racing didnt finish on the mountain.

The Parfitt brothers Brian & Wayne showed the crowd how the legend Lars Longcox would do it.

Ironmonger Event organisers (IME) Alice & Rob Derry enjoy their second event in Niseko.

The party hit the roof and beyond. Censorship laws and possible libel actions prevent me posting any further photos from this point of the night on.

This is a difficult equation for many a Niseko investor.

From the outset, houses appear better value for money - privacy, land, space for the family. However, scrutinize ski-in ski-out apartments and it may well be a different story.

APARTMENT | CONDO | PAD | FLAT

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Liquidity. Buying ‘beachfront’ assets mean easier to sell – a proven fact with all Hirafu ski-in ski-out apartments outselling any other product, by far.

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Occupancy rates. Ski-in ski-out apartments fill first and vacate last over houses – this means longer seasons and higher income for apartment investors.

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Running cost. Snow clearing and utility costs on one house are exponentially more expensive than on apartments.

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Walk to lifts. There are no true ski-in ski-out houses in Hirafu – this means car or bus transport or a walk in ski boots…

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Location to village centre. All Hirafu houses are further away to the village centre than apartments.

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Capital appreciation. A ski-in ski-out location will hold value over ‘suburban’ locations.

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Features. New apartments in Niseko have a better array of amenities and features at hand. For example front desks (nothing better than service on your doorstep).

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Convenience. Large houses in the lower village for families work well until – weather gets bad, kids start to gripe, bus is late, your friends are staying elsewhere.

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Social. Skiing holidays are all about the friends & family – we can attest as some of our whole apartment floors have been rented out during Chinese New Year – something not available to house owners.

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Quality of product. Most high end Hirafu apartments use world renown Interior Designers, Project Architects, Consulting Architects, Project Managers and Builders.

A week of Niseko mayhem.

Who will be Hong Kong’s fastest skier?

For information:
lisa at nisade dot com
+81 136 22 0038
Ironmonger Events

Niseko accommodation by Nisade. Food & beverage by the Vale Bar & Grill.

This 42sqm (452sft) south facing property is the last of our now almost sold out Hotel Style resort rooms.

Buying into The Vale Niseko includes Niseko’s best amenities including an outdoor heated pool, traditional Japanese onsen, apres ski terrace, restaurant and bars. At only  JPY26,125,000 this property will not last.

Apartment Stats
452sft | 42sqm
Hotel style room
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Latest Japanese AV technologies
Bespoke furniture
Commissioned photography
5 Star hotel bedding
Interior by Nikken Space and Nisade
Architecture by Hokkaido Nikken Sekkei
Price: JPY26,125,000

Building Stats
Absolute ski in ski out
Onsen
Outdoor heated pool
Après ski terrace
140m walk to ski village centre

For information on this rare luxury ski apartment contact:
Morag Kerr
morag@nisade.com
+81 (0) 136 21 28 11 office
+81 (0) 992 974 2494 cell

Whether you step onto the ski run in the backyard or use the double bus stop at the front, ski time is truly maximised at The Vale Niseko.

Image taken 40m off The Vale Niseko. This could be your backyard…literally.