All about buying and selling property abroad.
The short answer to whether a foreigner can buy a property in the US is “yes”. Whilst some countries restrict the sale of land and property to natives the US does not. Further to this the conditions associated with foreigners buying a property in the US are generally very similar or identical to a native buying property.
Continue reading Can a foreigner buy a Property in the US and what are the considerations?
One of out every three homes sold in the USA in 2016 was a vacation home or investment property showing demand for second homes is again increasing following a turbulent few years. The reasons for buying a second home may be recreational or investment, often with a view to retirement planning.
Generally when people are talking about investment risk versus reward it is in the context of equities and other fluid type investments. It is not often spoken about with regard to property investment. Instead property is generally seen as the sound ‘bricks and mortar’ investment. The investment that you end up with a big chunk of something substantial along with a set of keys to open doors. Continue reading Did I mention I own a property in London? Property investment: risk versus reward
I recently read an article published on The Telegraph website which reviewed the world’s top 20 places to invest in property abroad (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/abroad/worlds-20-best-places-to-invest-in-property/).
The article is over two years old now (written in January 2014) and I was Continue reading Buying property in Spain and Portugal: What a difference 2 years can make!
We have thousands of visitors every month who are dying to get their hands on that very special property in the sun – 65% of them being from Ireland, UK and USA. Therefore if you have a property for sale in Portugal don´t waste any time, get it listed today! Oh, and by the way, it´s free.
Living in Ireland the idea of buying a villa in Mexico or Panama seems very appealing indeed. Coming from a country which sees sunshine on average 2 ½ days a year (perhaps slight exaggeration here!) you can imagine why. Continue reading Buying Property Abroad: The biggest pitfall
So you have a bit of money to spend. Perhaps the amount does not allow you to buy a cheap house in your country but you heard from a friend of a friend that you could buy a cheap house or apartment in other country. A country where the sun shines a lot more than at home!
Continue reading The Daunting Prospect of Buying a Cheap House in another Country
On which website can one find the cheapest houses for sale in the world? We asked ourselves that very question. For those who are eager to get on the property ladder but only have a small budget searching for bargains can be frustrating specially if they are abroad.
Continue reading Where are the cheapest houses in the world? Find cheap houses for sale.
The Schengen Visa is a residence permit which allows you to travel to and within the Schengen countries. The Schengen area consists of 26 European countries that have decided to eliminate passport and immigration controls at their borders. Continue reading I need a Schengen Visa to go and buy a property. What is it and where can I apply for it?
Once you found the property you want to buy the actual buying procedure is simple and relatively risk free because the whole process is handled by a German notary.
So the first step would be to find a notary in Germany, preferably one who speaks English if you don’t speak any German. He is acting as an impartial middleman between both parties. Continue reading How to buy a property in Germany? The buying procedure if you want to purchase real estate in Germany.
