Getting Started
Within this section of the website you’ll find information that will help to get started. Find out why buying a property abroad is a good idea. Learn tips on how to plan, what actions to take and how to take them. In addition to reading the articles in this area please make sure to visit all the other property journey steps including: emigration financials, emigration properties, emigration legalities, moving abroad and settling in abroad. Each section has valuable information and it’s a good idea to get an overview even if you’re not planning on a purchase anytime soon.
Researching your property – how and where
8th February 2012 - 10:59
So, you are thinking about moving abroad? Well, the first and most
important thing you will need to do is research. Research really is key and
I cannot stress that enough; it informs you, it protects you, and most of
all, it is fun. Research can even provide that minute detail that affirms
or changes your mind about the whole thing!
If you are not prepared to research, then you could be in for a shock, as
the old saying goes, ‘failing to prepare is preparing to
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Is it possible for me to move abroad?
30th November 2011 - 08:50
Many people want to move abroad and many people do make that
“journey” every single year. If you have decided you want to
move abroad you will need to check that it is legally possible for you to
do so. Whilst it is relatively easy to move to another EU country, if you
want to move further, for example to Australia or America, work, property
and visas can all put a stop to your plans.
If you are an EU national, then there are not too many restrictions and
you are
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What to look out for in your contract
24th November 2011 - 05:20
For most people, buying a property abroad can be both a scary and exciting
adventure. Key to making your purchase a success is the sales contract,
something that should be understood fully before it is signed. Here are a
few things to look out for in your contract, to help your move go a
smoothly as possible:
1) Understand every word: If you are buying in a country whose first
language is not English then there is likely to be a language barrier, even
if you think you speak the
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Researching property and prices abroad
17th November 2011 - 04:22
Research is of paramount importance when moving house, whether you are
moving a few streets away or if you are moving to a completely new country.
You may be buying abroad to for a holiday home, to emigrate, to retire, for
investment or a combination of all of these, but whichever it is, good
research ensures that things don’t go wrong. And if they do, you
should be prepared to deal with them. Research will also open your eyes to
the different laws, rules and regulations that
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