Between 2000 and 2004 there was a staggering 250% increase in Britons buying investment properties abroad.  Even in the current climate it can still be a sound investment but there are some notable difference from buying a luxury property in the UK.

General

Do your homework to see whether the property market you’re interested in can match your particular investment ambitions.

Research the options for financing your luxury property. Detailed market knowledge is an important starting point for anyone dealing with currency markets.

Find a reputable lawyer, get key documents translated.

Budgeting

If you’re intending to let out your luxury property make sure you budget for an estate agent to manage the day-to-day running as well as advertising your property. 

Factor the legal bills that you will incur when buying, renting or selling your property into your overall budget. You can be charged all sorts of extras like notary fees, valuation fees, translation fees etc.

Budget for regular travel costs needed for visiting your luxury property. Keep in mind any occasional visits you might have to make to organise repairs for example.

Tax

If you intend to rent out your luxury property you must declare this income to the tax man in your country of residence and it may be necessary to declare it in the country in which the new house exists as well.

Always get up-to-date tax and fee facts and figures from HomeHunts as these can sometimes be much higher than UK rates. Furthermore, make sure you check the figures with a local lawyer or accountant.

Make a will to cover local inheritance tax laws and make sure your overseas property is also detailed in a will held in your country of residence as inheritance tax laws can differ greatly overseas.

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