Buying a Property: Abroad [Paperback]

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If readers are thinking of buying a property abroad, whether for personal use or investment, then Cadogan's comprehensive, authoritative and accessible guide has all they need to know.

Are you considering buying a property abroad? Trying to decide whether to invest in an apartment in Athens or a coastal retreat in Croatia, and how to do it? Buying a Property Abroad is the most comprehensive guide of its kind, packed with case studies and essential information on every step of the house buying process – from dealing with estate agents and insurance to renovation, buying to let and building from scratch. Specialist legal and financial advice covers issues like taxes, surveys and permits, and country profiles advise you on the best places to buy. Whether you're pursuing a second home, a business project, a fresh start or a dream retirement, this guide will prove indispensable in helping you achieve your ambition.
Inside you will find; expert legal advice and guidance; complete overview of buying abroad from property types to financial implications; essential information on everyday life abroad, from transport to health services as well as tips on settling in; in-depth profiles of over 45 countries, amongst the most popular with overseas investors; more coverage than any comparable guide.

Ben West has written on a wide variety of subjects, from property and health to education and travel for many newspapers and magazines including the Guardian, the Independent, the Daily Telegraph, the Times, and Reader's Digest. He was chief property correspondent of the Daily Express and the Sunday Express from 1999-2001. His books include London for Free, Fun for a Fiver in London and Fun for a Fiver in Amsterdam (both Pan Books), and The Virgin Guide to Buying a Home (Virgin Books).

John Howell established John Howell & Co in Sheffield in 1979 and by 1997 it had become one of the largest and most respected law firms in the north of England, employing over 100 lawyers. On moving to London in 1995, John Howell has gone on to specialize in providing legal advice to clients buying property abroad.