Buying Abroad
Buying in Brazil
• Will the property be freehold?
• What are the procedures of buying property in Brazil?
• Do I need a lawyer?
• How do I reserve a property?
• What are the purchasing costs?
• Are there any running costs?
• What about Tax on profits?
• Can I get a mortgage on a Brazilian property?
• What about rental potential?
• Is Brazil a safe country?
• What's the climate like?
• How are the roads?
• What are the procedures of buying property in Brazil?
• Do I need a lawyer?
• How do I reserve a property?
• What are the purchasing costs?
• Are there any running costs?
• What about Tax on profits?
• Can I get a mortgage on a Brazilian property?
• What about rental potential?
• Is Brazil a safe country?
• What's the climate like?
• How are the roads?
Buying in Bulgaria
Buying in Croatia
• Can foreign nationals buy property in Croatia?
• Can foreign nationals buy property in Croatia?
• What advantages are there in establishing a Croatian company to buy my house?
• How do I get there and how long does it take?
• What does "clean title" mean, when considering buying a property in Croatia?
• Can foreign nationals buy property in Croatia?
• What advantages are there in establishing a Croatian company to buy my house?
• How do I get there and how long does it take?
• What does "clean title" mean, when considering buying a property in Croatia?
Buying in Cyprus
Buying in Dubai
Buying in Malta
• Can any foreigner buy property in Malta?
• Can non-EU citizens buy more than one property?
• Can a foreigner buy more than one property?
• Which are the special designated areas?
• Can a foreigner rent his property?
• Can anyone take up residence in Malta?
• What does one have to do to take up residence?
• Does a person taking up employment need to apply for a Work Permit?
• What are the chances of an EU citizen getting a work permit?
• Is an EU citizen who takes up residence subject to tax and at what rate?
• Does a foreigner who sells his secondary property (holiday home) pay capital gains tax?
• Does one pay tax both in Malta and in the country of origin?
• Do EU citizens pay VAT and Import Duties when they import their household effects (excluding car)?
• Do non-EU citizens pay VAT and Import Duties when they import their household effects (excluding car)?
• Can residents import their car?
• Can residents bring in their pets and are they subject to quarantine?
• Can a foreign buyer take out a loan from a local Bank?
• How much can I borrow and at what rate of interest?
• What security does the Bank require?
• Can foreigners make use of our Medical facilities and what are the costs?
• Does a reciprocal health agreement still exist between Malta & UK, and if yes, do UK citizens still require the E121?
• Can non-EU citizens buy more than one property?
• Can a foreigner buy more than one property?
• Which are the special designated areas?
• Can a foreigner rent his property?
• Can anyone take up residence in Malta?
• What does one have to do to take up residence?
• Does a person taking up employment need to apply for a Work Permit?
• What are the chances of an EU citizen getting a work permit?
• Is an EU citizen who takes up residence subject to tax and at what rate?
• Does a foreigner who sells his secondary property (holiday home) pay capital gains tax?
• Does one pay tax both in Malta and in the country of origin?
• Do EU citizens pay VAT and Import Duties when they import their household effects (excluding car)?
• Do non-EU citizens pay VAT and Import Duties when they import their household effects (excluding car)?
• Can residents import their car?
• Can residents bring in their pets and are they subject to quarantine?
• Can a foreign buyer take out a loan from a local Bank?
• How much can I borrow and at what rate of interest?
• What security does the Bank require?
• Can foreigners make use of our Medical facilities and what are the costs?
• Does a reciprocal health agreement still exist between Malta & UK, and if yes, do UK citizens still require the E121?
Buying in Morocco
• Can I get a mortgage in Morocco?
• What is the interest rate in Morocco?
• Do I need to open a bank account in Morocco?
• Where do I sign for my title deeds?
• Do I have to pay for the expenses (flights, accommodation, etc.) on completion?
• Will I be able to rent out my property?
• What is the Capital Gains Tax situation?
• What is the local currency?
• What is the weather like?
• What about furnishing my property?
• Is it necessary to learn the language?
• How does the general cost of living compare?
• If I move to Morocco, can I take my dog/cat with me?
• What about schools and colleges?
• What about eating out?
• Can I work there?
• What is the system of government?
• Where can I find more information about Morocco?
• What is the interest rate in Morocco?
• Do I need to open a bank account in Morocco?
• Where do I sign for my title deeds?
• Do I have to pay for the expenses (flights, accommodation, etc.) on completion?
• Will I be able to rent out my property?
• What is the Capital Gains Tax situation?
• What is the local currency?
• What is the weather like?
• What about furnishing my property?
• Is it necessary to learn the language?
• How does the general cost of living compare?
• If I move to Morocco, can I take my dog/cat with me?
• What about schools and colleges?
• What about eating out?
• Can I work there?
• What is the system of government?
• Where can I find more information about Morocco?
Buying in Spain
• I would like to buy a property in Spain, but the British press are always publishing stories of people that loose their money. How can I be sure that what I purchase will be legal and safe?
• Where are the best locations to buy in if I want to rent my Spanish property out to holidaymakers?
• What additional costs are involved in buying a property in Spain?
• Where are the best locations to buy in if I want to rent my Spanish property out to holidaymakers?
• What additional costs are involved in buying a property in Spain?
Buying in Turkey
• Who should I buy through?
• What happens during the buying process?
• What is a Sales Contract, a Title Deed and a Tapu?
• I’m not Turkish, can I buy a property in my own name?
• What if I want to sell later on? Are there any costs or complications involved?
• Do I have to pay Capital Gains Tax?
• I’m buying off plan. Is the process different?
• Can I rent my property?
• Should I furnish my property in Turkey?
• What about communications?
• What happens during the buying process?
• What is a Sales Contract, a Title Deed and a Tapu?
• I’m not Turkish, can I buy a property in my own name?
• What if I want to sell later on? Are there any costs or complications involved?
• Do I have to pay Capital Gains Tax?
• I’m buying off plan. Is the process different?
• Can I rent my property?
• Should I furnish my property in Turkey?
• What about communications?
Currency Exchange
Panama - Trump Ocean Club
• What is The Trump Ocean Club?
• Advantages of having a unit in Panama.
• How to own property in Panama? Is it fully titled?
• Mode of Financing
• Can I buy using a Panama corporation?
• Is there a Property Tax Exemption on this property?
• Can I rent my condo residence? Will there be onsite help for this?
• How will the Hotel Suites be rented?
• How are the Hotel suites delivered? Do I need to add anything?
• How can I resell my unit?
• What are the Deposit Terms?
• Are my deposits secure?
• Advantages of having a unit in Panama.
• How to own property in Panama? Is it fully titled?
• Mode of Financing
• Can I buy using a Panama corporation?
• Is there a Property Tax Exemption on this property?
• Can I rent my condo residence? Will there be onsite help for this?
• How will the Hotel Suites be rented?
• How are the Hotel suites delivered? Do I need to add anything?
• How can I resell my unit?
• What are the Deposit Terms?
• Are my deposits secure?