Buying A Property In Italy – 4 Easy Steps

Step 1 – The Offer Step 2 – Reservation Contract Step 3 – The Compromesso (Preliminary Contract) Step 4 – Rogito (Completion)   Step 1 – The Offer As with any property hunt, the first step is to find a property you’d like to purchase – just like in the UK. If your Italian isn’t […]

Other Things To Consider Before Buying In Ireland

The Irish property market is in many ways very similar to the UK property market. Buying in Ireland should not present any nasty surprises and should prove fairly simple as long as you have a reliable solicitor. Don’t expect to get terrific bargains anymore – just as you won’t in the UK either. However, you […]

Should I Get A UK or Irish Mortgage?

The Irish mortgage market is fairly similar to that in the UK, and you should have no problem securing an Irish mortgage on your property in Ireland. As Ireland uses the Euro, you will still face exchange costs on your monthly payment and have the risk of the payments varying as the exchange rate changes, […]

Buying A Property In Ireland – 4 Easy Steps

Step 1 – Reservation Step 2 – Contract For Sale Step 3 – Searches & Requisitions on Title Step 4 – Completion   Buying a property in Ireland is fairly straightforward. You are required to use a solicitor, but that is no surprise for someone used to the UK system and it should ensure that […]

Other Things To Consider Before Buying In Greece

Although buying in Greece is fairly simple for a foreigner, there are a few things you should beware of. Letting / Holiday Rentals If you are planning to use your property as a holiday let, you may need a permit from the Department of Tourism. In addition, there are restrictions on letting in some areas […]

Should I Get A UK or Greek Mortgage?

You may be unsure whether you should take out a Greek mortgage or a British mortgage if you are buying a home in Greece. In reality, there is not a “right” answer – it depends on your circumstances. Most people will probably still be receiving their income in the UK and may well still have […]

Buying A Property In Greece – 3 Easy Steps

Step 1 – Reserve Your Property Step 2 – Pre-sale Contract & Deposit Step 3 – Completion Buying a property in Greece is quite simple but you will need a reliable and English-speaking Greek lawyer to handle the legal searches and contract matters. Likewise, it is wise to use an estate agent who speaks English […]

Other Things To Consider Before Buying In Germany

What to Consider Before Buying Property In Germany   The German property market is quite unusual in Europe – not only do more than 50% of the population live in rented accommodation, but around 75% of German residential property has been built since World War II. (Good old Adolf. He certainly knew how to throw […]

Should I Get A UK or German Mortgage?

Should I Get A UK or German Mortgage? The German mortgage market is fairly conservative – indeed, older British buyers will find it reminds them of the UK mortgage market 25+ years ago! Although things are slowly becoming more flexible, UK buyers might find it preferable to raise finance in the UK – from a […]

Buying A Property In Germany – 3 Easy Steps

Buying A Property In Germany – The Process Step 1 – Agree A Price Step 2 – Initial Contract Step 3 – Completion The property buying process in Germany is very similar to that used in most European countries, requiring a public notary (solicitor) to oversee the transaction and register the sale with the land […]