As the amount of people looking to own a home abroad continues to increase, we have a quick look at some of the best top tips for successfully buying a property abroad.
Seek advice Speak to both the locals in the area and the other ex-pats before you commit to anything, you can learn a lot from other peoples experiences. Also seek professional advice along the way from a reliable company which specialises in buying properties abroad.
Shop Around In every part of the buying process, make sure that you shop around for everything; finding the house, finding the estate agent, seeking international mortgage advice, the local taxes, the solicitor etc. Always make sure that similar sized houses within the local market are being sold for around the same price range. Take your time and ensure you’ve covered every part of the buying process.
In-depth Research Ensure that you fully research the area abroad which you want to buy in. Buying a property abroad is a serious commitment both in terms of your time and your finances and so it is important that you are fully aware of what you are getting yourself into. Obtain the maximum information possible about...