Property Abroad Buyer Guides

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Italy - Buying Property and How it Works

Buying Property in Italy - How it Works Published on 31 October 2006 at 11:08 am
Filed in Europe:- Italy

Many people believe that the process to purchase Italian real estate is dogged with red tape and confusion – and while the buying process does differ greatly from the British and American systems for example, in reality if you follow the guidelines laid out in this article ‘Buying Property in Italy- How it Works’ you shouldn’t go far wrong.

Italy and Profiting from Property for Sale

Profiting from Property for Sale in Italy Published on 31 October 2006 at 10:57 am
Filed in Europe:- Italy

Italy and France have one thing in common – it was popular to buy holiday and retirement homes in both nations long before the middle classes from affluent nations around the world decided that a second home was an essential purchase!

Italy: Interesting Things about Italy for Property Investors

Interesting Things about Italy for Property Investors Published on 31 October 2006 at 10:45 am
Filed in Europe:- Italy

Italy is quite possibly unique as a nation because it conjures up such vivid images of stunning countryside, such passionate feelings about the language, the wine, the food and the beautiful people and because despite having some of the highest rural property prices in Europe in regions such as Tuscany and Umbria it is still possible to profit from property in Italy…here are the most interesting things about Italy for property investors.

Portugal and How to Buy Property in Portugal

How to Buy Property in Portugal Published on 31 October 2006 at 10:36 am
Filed in Europe:- Portugal

The property buying process in Portugal is relatively straightforward but we would not recommend an investor proceeds without the aid of a local solicitor who is used to property conveyancing and who can explain the entire process to them because laws change and a language barrier can always add an extra air of confusion.

Portugal and Profiting from Investment Property

Profiting from Investment Property in Portugal Published on 31 October 2006 at 10:22 am
Filed in Europe:- Portugal

The majority of Portugal does not have a fast moving property market and anyone contemplating profiting from investment property in Portugal needs to concentrate on earning as high an income as possible from their assets and holding them for at least five years to see any form of decent return on capital outlay.

Portugal for Overseas Investors

Portugal for Overseas Investors Published on 31 October 2006 at 10:17 am
Filed in Europe:- Portugal

For many people Portugal conjures up images of an idyllic holiday location offering great sunshine, fantastic beaches, plenty of golf courses but little in the way of property investment potential other than letting out apartments in the Algarve region during the summer months to visitors…

France a Guide to Buying Property

Guide to Buying Property in France Published on 31 October 2006 at 10:06 am
Filed in Europe:- France

Buying property in France is not for the impatient – it is a process that takes time and which should maybe be savoured like a fine French wine! 

France Investment Property Potential Guide

France Investment Property Potential Guide Published on 31 October 2006 at 10:03 am
Filed in Europe:- France

So keen are the French government to attract foreign investment into the property market that they recently halved the amount of capital gains tax payable on the realisation of profit from the resale of property and they invented the French leaseback scheme that allows buyers to own outright freehold property in France, purchasing it at a discount to market value and generating a guaranteed return from it whilst retaining the right to occasional personal use of the property.

France for Property Investors

About France for Property Investors Published on 31 October 2006 at 10:01 am
Filed in Europe:- France

France is a geographically diverse nation offering property investors almost an unparalleled wealth of opportunity right across the country; furthermore French property is still largely affordable with only the most popular towns in the most popular regions having reached heady heights in terms of property prices.

Spain: The Property Buying Process

Buying Property in Spain - The Process Published on 31 October 2006 at 09:41 am
Filed in Europe:- Spain

The Spanish legal and conveyancing systems are pretty much unique and this means that anyone contemplating a Spanish property purchase should make themselves aware of the intricacies of the purchase process before they venture forth and make a commitment to buy…after all, there have been a great many reports about the disasters that have befallen those who failed to do their due diligence!