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Created page with "<br><br><br>Step one is which ownership rules apply to foreign buyers. A number of countries permit outright ownership of apartments while restricting agricultural land; others demand a local company or a long lease as the workaround. Such restrictions shift every few years, so confirm them at the time of the deal, rather than from a dated article.<br><br><br><br>What follows is due diligence on the property itself. A local lawyer you hire yourself should check the title..."
 
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The final signing normally takes place in front of a notary or a licensed conveyancer, depending on the legal system. The transfer takes effect after registration, which can take anywhere from days to months. Retain every document — the signed agreements, tax receipts and the ownership certificate. These will matter at resale.