11. Buying land in France
Any purchase of a French property covering more than a hectare (2.47 acres) has to be referred to the Socit dAmnagement Foncier et dEtablissement Rural (SAFER), a body which has the right to pre-empt the sale if it feels that the property should remain in...
1. Why buy a place in France?
Buying a French home is a major financial decision, so its important to be clear about your objectives. Are you looking to make an investment, or do you plan to relocate and work, set up a business, or even retire? If your purchase is a holiday home, will you...
Be careful when buying rental property. We stayed at a motel for a week one winter. The bill showed twice what it should have, but since I already paid the correct amount in cash, I thought nothing of it. When we noticed that the lobby and swimming pool were unheated, we thought it was...
Buying rental properties can be a great way to build your wealth. However, as in most real estate investment, it is sometimes difficult to know if you’ve found a good deal – especially the first time. Here are some things to look for to be sure that rental is a great...
Buying real estate can start with a look in the newspaper, a visit to a broker, or a search online. These are all good ways to find your next investment property. You’re looking at the same properties as every other investor, of course, so it’s not always easy to beat the competition...
Did you know that Spain is the largest country in Europe after France but with just over 40,400,000 people, it is one the least densely populated!
Did you know that over 1.2 million foreigners have chosen to settle and buy properties in Spain, which attracts more than 52 million visitors...
Buying Property in Spain
Although any expatriate intending to buy property in Spain would be advised to use the professional services of an estate agent and a translator and must legalise the transaction before a Public Notary, the following glossary of terms commonly used either to...
Every year many thousands of properties in Spain are sold to foreign investors. What is the attraction? Firstly the country has a great climate and that is particularly appealing to those people living under the grey skies of northern Europe. Getting there is both quick and relatively cheap. A...
As with purchasing a property in any country, you must make yourself aware of the formalities and “peculiarities” of the foreign market.
Property prices.
Without an official price index, many properties are advertised with a price that is determined by what the vender...
Buying property in Greece is the greatest desire of many persons nowadays
Buying property in Greece seems to be rising up to the top of many persons to do lists for this life and this is why there has been an increasing surge of interests in the estates found in this magnificent country....
Bulgaria has attracted a lot of attention over the last two years, as foreign buyers and investors flock to its emerging property market. In 2004, foreigners invested over Euro 500 million in Bulgarian property, compared to Euro 98 million in 2003. Frequently listed in the top 20 places to buy...
The North Carolina coastal area is a wonderful place to vacation, retire or build a second home. It is packed with adventure, romance and fun. The North Carolina coast has long been a favorite vacation spot for families who like to return again and again.
Bluffs Cape...