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Closing costs come first. Across different markets, the costs can include transfer tax or stamp duty, notarial charges, land registry charges, the cost of legal advice and the agent's commission. For budgeting purposes, reserve a meaningful percentage on top of the price, and verify the actual local figures.

Recurring property taxes apply every year afterwards. The rates vary from place to place, and a number of markets apply higher rates to non-residents. Where the buy property in cyprus sits empty most of the time, extra charges may apply.

Building charges are easy to underestimate. An buy apartment in indonesia real estate in glyfada greece a managed building with a swimming pool, landscaping and shared parking carries monthly costs that keep coming even when the flat is empty. Obtain recent accounts from the management company before signing, and check on any planned major works.

Remote ownership introduces a category of its own. A caretaker needs to handle keys for leaks and repairs, receive correspondence from the authorities, and supervise the work of contractors. Professional management usually takes a share of rental income, and managing remotely alone often becomes costly in the long run.

Insurance, utilities and eventual selling costs round out the budget. The tax due on a future sale may apply even to a non-resident owner, sometimes at a different rate. A good discipline is to build a five-year cost model at the offer stage — the result tends to exceed what the buyer imagined.