Typical Mistakes When Purchasing Real Estate In Another Country

The costliest error remains relying on the seller's lawyer. The seller is paid when the deal closes, which is a different interest than looking after your interests. An independent lawyer costs a small fraction of the purchase and is the single best safeguard.



Putting your name to untranslated contracts comes a close second. An official translation is inexpensive next to the purchase price. Verbal assurances will not help when the written text differs — only the signed text matters.



Buying off-plan without checking the developer has wrecked a great many buyers. Ahead of a deposit, review the developer's completed projects, bellapais real estate the building permits, and whether payments are held in escrow. Late deliveries happen frequently with even the best developers; stalled projects are the exception but far worse.



Thinking only about the purchase is a subtler error. Every purchase will eventually be sold, and the next buyer matters. A unit that only appeals to foreign buyers is harder to move in a weak market.



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