Factors to consider when buying a property.

Getting to the choice of an apartment, you need to keep a few factors that are always relevant when buying property abroad.
- Economic and political situation in the country. Remember that you are making a major purchase, spending a lot of money on it. So learn how stable and consistent policy of the country's economy, and how likely are crises, defaults, and the revolution. Notice how well developed laws of the State. As a general rule, property prices in developed countries with well-established political and economic life, higher than prices in developing countries.
- The process of buying real estate and taxation. Each country is characterized by its own process of buying real estate by foreign persons. In some countries, such as the Czech Republic and Croatia, foreigners, acting as individuals, are not allowed to buy property, so that you will have to register here firm. And while real estate firms do not care for you to decide this question, the procedure of purchase will be complicated.
It is worth paying attention to the existing taxes in the country that you have to pay in the transaction, as well as the annual pay later.
- Prices and forecasts. In search of real estate abroad, which will fit your budget, read the general price trends for real estate in the country. This is especially significant for those who buy an apartment as an investment in the future is going to sell it at a higher price. In this case, it is important to make sure that the property market, and with it the prices are not thrown down in the next few years.
- Visa. Travel to most countries of the world begins with obtaining a visa. It is known that a number of visa can be a problem. And, considering the fact that from time to time you will go and see in their "overseas" apartment, and may want to obtain a residence permit in this country, then explore the legislation governing these provisions in the country, will be very helpful.
In many countries buying property gives the right to apply for a multiple-entry visa. As a rule, the presence of real estate is not grounds for obtaining a residence permit (permit), but nonetheless, it can be a good argument for applying for such status. The most simple and rapid procedure for obtaining a residence permit for property owners recorded in Turkey, China and Cyprus.