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Purchase costs come first. Depending on the country, the costs typically include stamp duty, notary costs, registry costs, legal fees and agency commission. As a rough planning figure, set aside extra funds beyond the price itself, then check the exact local rates.

Yearly taxes on the property follow. Rates differ enormously, and some countries levy a separate rate new york real estate for sale non-residents. Where a unit is left unused for long periods, vacancy taxes sometimes apply.

Service charges are easy to underestimate. An apartment in a complex with shared gardens, landscaping and a concierge generates regular fees that run on whether you are there or not. Request the building’s financial records before signing, and check on any planned major works.

Being far away introduces a category of its own. Someone must be available seafront 3-bed penthouses for sale famagusta maintenance visits, deal with letters and bills, and arrange the work of contractors. Professional management normally charges a monthly fee, and doing without it usually proves a false economy.

Insurance, utilities and eventual selling costs round out the picture. Tax on the sale can apply even to a non-resident owner, occasionally at a higher rate. A useful exercise means putting together a five-year running-cost estimate before you commit — the result is usually higher than expected.