£55K gets you a 1-bedroom apartment in the Swiss Alpine village of La Tzoumaz, part of the 4 Valleys 450Km linked ski area which includes Verbier. Capital appreciation will be reasonable and rentals reasonable (i.e. nothing stupendous), but attractive if you like winter skiing and summer Mountain-biking and walking. Would suit you if you can get over for long weekends in summer and winter. Take a look at http://www.latzoumaz-immobilier.com/ and click on REVENTES (Resale) 'Appartements'.