can also be very useful to orientate yourself if you are being whizzed around on a whistle-stop tour. If you feel you are being rushed, say so: it’s up to you to seize the opportunity to glean as much information as possible.
Things to check when looking around the property should include: will the layout suit your lifestyle? Is there suffi cient storage space? Do the appliances work? (Feel free to turn on taps, cookers, showers etc.) How does the air con/heating operate? Outside the property, you might think about
what parking there is, check the boundaries, what is involved with the pool upkeep, and what security features there are.
Just as you might do when viewing a property in the UK, you should try and see the property at
different times of day if you are genuinely keen on it, as well as talking to neighbours if possible, and checking out the immediate vicinity. When buying off-plan you’ll be unable to inspect the property itself, but it’s still important to visit the site. If you reach the point of wanting to make an offer,
don’t be pressurised into making a decision before you get home; and don’t be bamboozled into using their legal advisor. It’s up to you and you only to get the most out of your trip – and many trips are hugely enjoyable and a great success – in the company of a local expert.
Top Tips
• Do your research before you go and make sure the agent is clear about your requirements
• Ensure that the terms of the trip and the expectations of both you and the agent, are agreed in advance
• Expect a tight schedule and ask for an itinerary before leaving the UK
• Take notes and pictures as you go
• Ensure that no pressure is applied to sign a binding purchase agreement during the trip. If you do want to go ahead with the purchase there and then, ensure that you have appointed an independent lawyer before leaving the UK, and that they will be available to discuss the contract before signing
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