Buying Property Abroad

Thinking of buying property abroad? There are many beautiful countries, gorgeous scenery and fantastic coastlines around the world, but which do you choose? Buying property abroad, especially outside Europe, is not for the faint hearted.

Before even looking at properties, the first thing is to check the 'laws of the land', and make sure you get proper legal advice.

Before buying property abroad in some countries, you may need permission to buy a property, which must be granted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or similar local government agencies. In some cases, this can take a while.

The next step is to decide which location, in which country, is best suited to your needs.

If you are looking to buy a property for permanent living, do you need to be within walking distance of bars, or shops. If you are buying to rent, is the property near a beach, does it have scenic views - access to a pool? If the property is to be used as a 'weekend retreat', will you really fancy a 4 hour flight each time you visit? Wherever you buy a property abroad - make sure it is right for you, your family and your requirements.

We have put together a collection of resources which we hope will help you when buying your ideal property abroad.

A guide to buying property Abroad - Property buyers guides
Buying Property in Spain - Advice on buying to rent, buying a permanent home, holiday home or for investment purposes.
Buying property in Turkey - The process of buying a property in Turkey

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