The Daunting Prospect of Buying a Cheap House in another Country

So you have a bit of money to spend. Perhaps the amount does not allow you to buy a cheap house in your country but you heard from a friend of a friend that you could buy a cheap house or apartment in other country. A country where the sun shines a lot more than at home!

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Has the ship sailed for rental yields of 10%+?

Property prices in the little country of Ireland are rising again. Phew. After a ‘correction’ (that seemed to more closely resemble an obliteration) most areas of the country are again beginning to experience modest rises in property prices. At its worst property prices were down by over 60% in some parts of the country so it will take a long time of ‘modest rises’ before many property prices recover to a level resembling the mortgage that may now attached to the property.

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Where are the cheapest houses in the world? Find cheap houses for sale.

On which website can one find the cheapest houses for sale in the world? We asked ourselves that very question. For those who are eager to get on the property ladder but only have a small budget searching for bargains can be frustrating specially if they are abroad.

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Germany needs 400,000 homes every year. Demand is increasing due to high immigration

According to a study carried out by the “Pestel Institute” 400,000 new units will be needed every year until 2020.

People need homes. So after looking at the population development it is a logical step to study the housing markets as well. Continue reading Germany needs 400,000 homes every year. Demand is increasing due to high immigration

How to sell your house faster: Tips & Tricks to impress possible buyers

Houses can be on the market sometimes for years without attracting any real interest from possible buyers.

This can be especially frustrating if you depend on the sale of your home in order to be able to buy that dream home you’ve been looking for years. Or if you did buy it but now you are stuck with two credits.

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I need a Schengen Visa to go and buy a property. What is it and where can I apply for it?

The Schengen Visa is a residence permit which allows you to travel to and within the Schengen countries. The Schengen area consists of 26 European countries that have decided to eliminate passport and immigration controls at their borders. Continue reading I need a Schengen Visa to go and buy a property. What is it and where can I apply for it?

How to buy a property in Germany? The buying procedure if you want to purchase real estate in Germany.

Once you found the property you want to buy the actual buying procedure is simple and relatively risk free because the whole process is handled by a German notary.

So the first step would be to find a notary in Germany, preferably one who speaks English if you don’t speak any German. He is acting as an impartial middleman between both parties. Continue reading How to buy a property in Germany? The buying procedure if you want to purchase real estate in Germany.

Are foreigners allowed to buy real estate in Germany? Can Non-EU Citizens buy property in Germany?

The short answer is: YES. Foreign citizens are not subject to restrictions on their rights to purchase real estate in Germany. Even for non-EU-residents are no restrictions buying a property in Germany, everybody with money can get their own house in Germany! Continue reading Are foreigners allowed to buy real estate in Germany? Can Non-EU Citizens buy property in Germany?

Property bargain for sale: list your cheap real estate for free

If you have a property bargain for sale why should you pay to websites to list them? Shouldn’t they be happy to have bargains for sale on their website as it attracts more visitors? Continue reading Property bargain for sale: list your cheap real estate for free

Property prices in Germany increased significantly

According to the vdp (Association of German Pfandbrief Banks)the prices for German residential and commercial properties continued to rise in 2015. The vdp property price index rose in comparison to the prior-year by 5% marking another peak.  Continue reading Property prices in Germany increased significantly