The Complete Guide to Buying Property Abroad, now in its seventh, fully updated, edition, takes the reader through all the benefits, complextities and potential pitfalls of buying property in dozens of different countries, both in Europe and in more far-flung destinations. The book includes the latest information on markets in eastern Europe, as well as new material on the popular markets of Australia and New Zealand. Practical information and financial guidance is interspersed with case studies of those who have already purchased a home in another country, and with advice for those times when unexpected problems appear. The book also contains a 40-page resource section, filled with contact numbers, websites and email addresses for numerous organisations and property companies in the markets featured within the text.

Practical advice on how to enjoy the unique benefits and avoid the pitfalls of investing in real estate abroad In the current uncertain investment climate, foreign real estate represents a more important opportunity than ever before, for both the investor who wants to move a portion of their wealth abroad and the retiree looking for affordable living options. How to Buy Real Estate Overseas explains one of the best options available today for diversification, asset protection, and a safe haven for wealth. Foreign property is a hard asset that, unlike stocks, for example, can't go bankrupt and collapse to zero. This book is an expert guide to the advantages and the challenges of investing in real estate overseas. Author Kathleen Peddicord, an American currently based in Panama, is considered the world's foremost authority on overseas retirement and foreign property investment. She has traveled to more than 50 countries, invested in real estate in 18, established businesses in 7, renovated historic properties in 6, and educated her children in 4. She knows from personal experience how foreign real estate can appreciate significantly over time, throw off an annual cash flow, and provide personal enjoyment for you and your family. An investment in a piece of real estate in a foreign country is a chance for both profit and fun. How to Buy Real Estate Overseas offers practical advice on how to find great deals, buy and manage property profitably in unfamiliar and potentially volatile foreign markets.

Italy is a beguiling country and one of the most popular destinations for people buying property abroad. Contemplating such a move is exciting, but you need to be aware of all the regulations, practices and legal jargon involved. Both inspiring and practical, this is the definitive new guide to every aspect of buying or renting property in Italy. Written by someone who has first-hand experience of the process, it will help you to make the right decisions at every stage, including: choosing a location - the different regions of Italy finding a property the purchase process restoring a property buying a new property renting a home financial issues and inheritance laws coping with the language setting up a business With maps, checklists, Web sites, useful addresses and a dictionary of Italian terms, The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Italy will help you to avoid the pitfalls and enjoy life in your new home right from the start.

Clear, easy-to-use guide aimed at individuals and property investors outlining the processes involved in investing in property overseas. It will prove invaluable to all who are considering travelling abroad and investing in the property markets in Europe and beyond.

The comprehensive guide to purchasing property overseas. This latest book from the Straightforward Guides series, Guide to Buying Property Abroad, is a clear guide, aimed generally at individuals and property investors, and anyone who may wish to relocate to a particular country, to the processes involved in investing in property in overseas countries. The book will prove invaluable to all who are considering traveling abroad and investing in the property markets in Europe and beyond.

More and more people are buying property in France. The climate, culture and lifestyle make it a seductive proposition, and affordable travel connections and comparatively low property prices in most regions can make this dream a reality for many. The new edition of this popular book deals with the details of buying or renting a home in France in a practical, straight-forward style. Every aspect of buying property is dealt with, including financial issues and choosing a location, and there is an in-depth look at the different regions of France. With maps, useful addresses, information on travel and a dictionary of helpful French terms, this really is the ideal companion for anyone considering buying a property in France. Comprehensive and readable, it will help any prospective buyer avoid the pitfalls and turning the dream of a home in France into reality.