Moving abroad? Advice from Property Rescue

Going to live abroad is an exciting venture but one that needs careful planning to avoid pitfalls. If you are moving temporarily, perhaps because of your job, you may be lucky enough to have relocation assistance from your employer but if you are ‘going it alone’ here are some pointers which you should bear in mind:

Get good legal advice

Skimping on legal fees could cost you dearly. For the unfortunate few the cost has been everything they own. Don’t rely only on lawyers local to the region you are moving to; try to get advice from a UK solicitor who specialises in property in the country in question. Ensure that your solicitor abroad speaks English and that you fully understand contracts before you purchase. Make sure you know about taxation too, perhaps involving an accountant who can help you. It may seem like extra expense that you don’t need right now, but it is vital to ensure you know, in detail, about contracts, rights and obligations before you proceed.

Check out the area

Try not to make a rushed decision however appealing that might seem. Somewhere that looks fantastic when you are on holiday may not seem quite so attractive at other times of the year. The silence that you relished during your two week vacation may be overwhelming if you live with it for 365 days a year. Find out about local services and facilities. Think about learning the language as quickly as possible; trying to integrate yourself into the local community is the best way to adjust to your new lifestyle.

Work out your budget

Moving abroad may entail a complete change of career. Calculate realistically what you are likely to earn and what your cost of living might be. Bear in mind that your expenditure might be allocated rather differently than it is at present; for example, groceries may be a lot cheaper, but you might have to drive a lot further to shop and therefore use more petrol. Medical treatment may not be free or you might want to pay for private education for your children.

Look around before buying a home

It’s unlikely that you’d buy on a whim here in the UK, so why do it abroad? Give yourself the best chance of settling down by carefully choosing the town, city or village in which you want to live. If you sell your UK home first and then rent a property you will have a breathing space in which to do some research and find out exactly what life is like in a new country before making the final commitment of property purchase. It will also put you in a good position to buy the house you want when it comes on to the market.

Cut out the hassle of selling in the UK

Property Rescue will buy your UK home for cash as quickly as you wish. The company has access to a network of funding and can make an offer on your property within a few days. The offer will be inclusive of the legal fees on the sale and you will save money by not having to engage the services of an estate agent or prepare a Home Information Pack. There is only you and Property Rescue involved in the transaction so you won’t get stuck in a chain waiting for other people to sort out their finances or the sale of their own property.

Property Rescue’s service is quick, friendly and professional. If you intend to move abroad give them a call to see how their service could help you sell up fast – for cash.

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