The Complete Guide to Buying Property Abroad

Praise and Reviews

"An authoritative, straight talking book... filled with inspiring case studies"

- The Weekly Telegraph

"Buying a property abroad can be a legal minefield. Help is at hand, though, thanks to Liz Hodgkinson's new book, The Complete Guide to Buying Property Abroad."

- Scottish Sunday Mail

"Don't leave home and head off on a buying trip without this one."

- Good Times

"...good value... can set you off on a journey towards a second home in the sun."

- Property Executive

"Very thorough... covers virtually every element you can think of for

buying property abroad. It hammers home facts."

- Financial Advisor

The prospect of owning property abroad is tantalizingly seductive. It's glamorous and exciting but there are also many practicalities to consider,such as:

How would I finance the purchase?

Am I looking for rental income?

Which country should I choose and why?

Is it better to buy into a brand new development, or go for a romantic wreck?

Do I want just a holiday home or somewhere in the sun to retire to permanently?

Will I have to pay tax?

The answers to these questions and more are to be found in this fully revised new edition with an extensive resources section containing even more useful addresses and Web sites. Authoritative, informative and down-to-earth, it covers all the financial, legal and lifestyle aspects of buying your perfect home abroad. It's also packed with inspiring real-life stories from those who have taken the plunge and made their dreams come true.