Buying a home abroad

Many are considering buying a second home abroad, some as an investment and others as a holiday home of their own. Whatever the reason, if you are first-timer, looking to purchase a home overseas, you may want to take the following in to consideration. – Legal issues – Laws differ from country to country. Therefore …

Fractional Ownership Vs French Leaseback

Looking to invest in French properties? Two options you can use are Fractional Ownership and French Leaseback. The following article will briefly discuss the pros and cons of the two options. The principle difference between the two options is that with a French Leaseback you can claim your VAT as opposed to Fractional Ownership. Another …

Buying – How to Negotiate After Home Inspection

Buying real estate means negotiating as much as possible and those who get the best deals are those negotiate till the very end. Once the owner presents the inspection report buyers have a list of points to negotiate with in order to bring the price of the property down. The best way of doing this …

First Time Buyer – $8000 Tax Credit

In order to revive the real estate market, president Obama signed in to law an act that allows first time home-buyers an $8000 tax credit. Here are a few things that you need to about the new law – The credit is equivalent to ten percent of the value of the home, although it is …

The Risks and Benefits of NNN (Triple N) Properties

A Triple Net or NNN lease deems that the tenant pays a fixed rent as well as some of the other expenses such as insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, utilities or other items listed in the signed contract. This type of contract is most popular with businesses looking for long term lease in order to have …