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Buying property
abroad is not as simple as just attending one of the hundreds
of "free seminars" and flying out on an inspection trip,
though that is how most people come to buy their holiday villa
or apartment.
You can save
vast amounts of time and money by NOT falling for the same sales
pitches and sharp business practices that other people are falling
for.
There is a
more intelligent way to purchase your property and it varies from
country to country.
If you want
a true holiday home at the best prices, on the most favourable
terms available to you, then it pays to do some simple research.
We have purchased
overseas property ourselves and without doubt, the very best thing
you can do before buying a property in any country, is to try
before you buy.
On or close
to ALL new developments in EVERY country, you will find property
available for rent from anuything from a few days to several months,
sometimes even years!
We recommend
that you first RENT a property for as long as you can, before
making any commitment to buy.
Regardless
of what the sales reps tell you, there is no property shortage.
You will always be able to buy, even on the sold-out developments.
That's simply
because some people sell soon after completing their sales - for
a variety of reasons.
By renting
before you buy, you will be able to:
- Learn
more about the area
- Discover
what the neighbours are like
- Get
to know the locals and the facilities
Let's face
it, property is a big investment. Even if you intend to rent your
property out, you are still advised to rent in the area first.
KNowledge
is key. Find out how long it takes to walk to the shops, look
for things like post offices, council offices, beaches (of course)
and see whether you really could live there.
Paying a few
weeks rent is cheaper than paying out the fees to buy a property
on spec - and will potentially save you from a lot of hassle.
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