The question of buying a property abroad is becoming an increasingly urgent. Given the constant rise in prices for apartments in Moscow and in the near and far suburbs of Moscow, many Russians are turning their attention to the foreign market housing, which often is more affordable and attractive. However, between the decision to purchase real estate to obtain a treasured keys to the new apartment, is not an easy way to select a suitable object, and agreed and signed the necessary documents. To help you make the first step in the right direction, MirSovetov offers useful information about prices, offers and rules of purchasing property abroad.
"Real estate abroad" - the concept is very broad and may include a house in the UAE, and a small studio in Italy or apartment in Bulgaria. Thus, began to study the proposals realtor firms need to understand to what end we buy real estate abroad. The answer to this question will depend, in what country and what price range we will find our new home.

    * The motive for buying home abroad can be a desire to secure its future, owning real estate in the country with stable economic and political life. In the case of any disasters at home, a person can go abroad in his "spare" house.
    * Purchasing an apartment in some countries is a good investment of money. In this case, housing is purchased for rental or for resale at a higher price.
    * Buy an apartment on the coast can be and just to relax during vacation, and in the rest of the year to lease it.

Starting a choice of apartments, you have to remember several factors that are always relevant when buying property abroad.
Buying property abroad - Economic and political situation in the country. Remember that you are making a serious purchase, spending her considerable means. So learn how stable and consistent policy of the country's economy and how likely are crises, defaults, and the revolution. Notice how well developed law of the State. As a rule, property prices in developed countries with well-established political and economic life, higher than housing prices in developing countries.
- The process of buying real estate and taxation. Each country has its own procedure for buying real estate by foreign persons. In some countries, for example, in the Czech Republic and Croatia, foreigners, acting as individuals, have no right to buy property, so that you will need to register a company here. And although real estate companies still decide for you this question, purchase procedure will be complicated.
One should pay attention to the country's current taxes, which you will pay in the transaction, and to pay annually in the aftermath.
- Prices and forecasts. In search of real estate abroad, which will meet your budget, examine the general price trends for real estate in the country. This is especially significant for those who purchase an apartment as an investment in the future is going to sell it at a higher price. In this case, it is important to be sure that the property market, and with it, and housing prices, not will fall over the next few years.
- Visa. Travel to most countries of the world begins with obtaining a visa. It is known that a number of visa can be a real challenge. And, considering the fact that from time to time you will go and see in its "foreign" apartment, but may want to obtain a residence permit in this country, to examine the legislation defining these provisions in the country will be very useful.
In many countries, buying a property gives the right to apply for multiple entry visa. Typically, the presence of real estate is not a basis for obtaining a residence permit (residence permit), but nevertheless, it can be a good argument for applying for such status. The most simple and rapid procedure for obtaining a residence permit for the property owners recorded in Turkey, China and Cyprus.
Political and economic surveys on a particular country, forecasts of experts, helpful information about the legislation - all this can be found on specialized sites, covering the real estate market.
MirSovetov also offers you an overview of countries that are attractive in terms of buying real estate this year and in the next few years. Here we stipulate trends in prices, the nuances in the process of purchasing a new home, as well as provide information about tax and visa laws in our selected countries.
Property in Bulgaria
Bulgaria, with a warm sea, hot springs and membership in the European Union, today attracts not only tourists, but also willing to buy this apartment or house. A favorable policy environment and infrastructure contribute to successfully developing a large influx of investment capital in the country.
Perhaps at the moment Bulgaria - one of the most promising countries in terms of investing money. Property prices here are not yet as high as in Europe, but, nevertheless, continue to steadily creep up. This means that housing can be acquired successfully lease (rental price is also constantly growing) or to sell it after some time at a good price for yourself. In this case MirSovetov recommends buying real estate on the first line of the sea, which will always be in demand of tourists, as well as in Sofia and spa resort.
Conducting business associated with the rental, you can instruct the respective company or doing it themselves.

    Buying property in Bulgaria, pay attention to the area of the object, since it is calculated an unusual way we can. In the area of the apartment is also credited with the lobby area and the house, attic, basement, stairs and other "common spaces" at home.

All foreigners who bought property in Bulgaria are eligible for a visa valid for three years.
Property prices
To date, the minimum average cost of Bulgarian square. m - 1000 euros. The strongest increases in house prices recorded in Sofia (square meter on average, estimated in 1480 euros), Varna (average cost of square. M - 1300 euros) and Burgas (the average cost of square. M - 1100 euros). But in the town of Veliko Tarnovo can find a good option at the rate of 550 euros per square meter. Among the Bulgarian resorts, the most cost-effective housing supply can be found in spa resorts, where the average cost per square meter is 722 euros.

    The best time to buy property in Bulgaria, as in other resort areas, is autumn, when prices are traditionally lower. The least favorable time - the summer months, which accounts for the peak tourist season.

Visa
For the Bulgarian visa requires the following documents: passport, picture, form, confirmation of hotel booking and payment, the availability of money (100 euros / day), health insurance for 30,000 euros, the presence of air or train tickets.
Property owner and his immediate family are eligible for multiple year visa with a total duration of stay in Bulgaria not exceeding 180 days a year.
Availability of real estate is not a basis for obtaining a residence permit in Bulgaria. At the same time, buying real estate in Bulgaria for the amount of $ 500,000, will be a weighty argument in favor of receipt of this document. The residence permit is also issued to foreigners has opened in Bulgaria of foreign company or registered in this country a new company.
Buying
The process of buying an apartment in Bulgaria is quite simple. The main stages through which one must pass to the buyer, the following: select an object, signing a preliminary contract with the seller and the listing of his advance; notary verification of legal purity of the object, processing any notarial deed, the seller transfers the remaining amount, the registration of a notarial deed in the district court, the acquisition of property rights.

    It is important to note that foreigners have no right to acquire land in Bulgaria for an individual. So if you decide to buy another and the land, then you have to register a company here.
Taxation
When buying an apartment in Bulgaria should take into account the following taxes: a tax on the purchase (the average rate of 2%, depending on the location of the purchased property), a public notary act - 0,1% annual property tax - 0.15%.
Future projections
Experts expect a significant increase in house prices in Bulgaria, as well as increases in construction, both residential and commercial real estate.
The nearest significant jump in property prices would fall in 2011, when the planned entry of Bulgaria into the Schengen Union. However, it is expected and improving infrastructure.
Similar trends in the real estate market showing Montenegro and Slovakia. Housing prices in those countries below the European, but their steady growth provides a good chance for profitable investments in the short term.
Property in Germany
In the past many years, housing prices in Germany are about the same level of purchasing an apartment in this economically and politically stable country - a great solution for those who wish to protect their savings through their investments in foreign real estate. In the past many years, housing prices in Germany are about the same level. Consequently, to obtain a sizeable income from rental housing or its subsequent sale, it is unlikely. MirSovetov must also say that in addition, prudent Germans have introduced a special tax on real estate sales. This means that by selling the object, which you owned less than ten years, you have to pay 20 per cent (as of 2009 25 per cent) of capital gains.
Nevertheless, the owners of real estate in Germany can be fully confident that their savings in the form of apartments will be intact for many, many years.
Property prices
In Germany in recent years housing prices if they rise, it is extremely small. The most cost-effective options can be found in eastern Germany, it is believed that by the standards of quality facilities in the region inferior to the real estate in West Germany. Average cost per square meter of housing in the former GDR - about 1,4 thousand euros. However, the real estate in such ancient cultural centers of East Germany as Leipzig and Dresden, ranks higher - an average of 1.7 thousand euros per square. meter.
Among the cities of West Germany is considered the most expensive in Munich, where a square meter of the model apartment costs an average of 3,600 euros. Frankfurt am Main apartment prices fluctuate around 2.8 thousand euros per square. meter. And who decided to buy an apartment in Berlin, should aim at an average of 2,000 euros per sqm. meter. In the outskirts of cities is quite possible to find apartments and at lower prices.
Buying property in Germany, we must remember that a tangible item of expenditure is the subsequent maintenance of the apartment or house. Even if the apartment is empty, the minimum amount each month will have to give, will be 127 euros. In the case of people living there, respectively, added the cost of electricity consumption and use of hot water. A landlord will need to provide for the costs of compulsory treatment area adjacent to the house, ice, snow and mud.
Visa
In order to obtain a visa to Germany, the following documents: passport, two questionnaires, three photos, the statement, the availability of armor you have paid for hotel, airline or train tickets, certificate of stock amount at the rate of 50 euros per day, guarantee of return to home country (certificate of income, marital status, property ownership), a medical insurance policy with a sum covering 30 000 euros.
Owning real estate in Germany is not a basis for obtaining a residence permit in the country, but gives the right to obtain a visa with a total duration of stay in Germany more than 180 days a year. Acquisition of real estate in the amount of 500,000 euros will greatly facilitate the process of obtaining a residence permit. In other cases, to obtain residence permit in this country would be quite problematic. You have to demonstrate what the economic interests of Germany will be included in your property you receive.
Buying
The process of buying real estate in Germany is somewhat more complex than in other countries. This is explained mainly by German thoroughness and solidity. Thus, the purchase procedure: selection of an object; verification of legal purity of the object as a lawyer, a notary registration of the contract for the purchase of the facility; transfer an advance on the transaction (through a notary), notary public opening of bank account (through which all payments under the transaction), verification of legal purity of the object by a notary ; transfer the remaining amount of the transaction, registration documents and receipt of property rights.
Taxation
Buyers are waiting for the real estate in Germany the following taxes: a tax on the purchase - an average of 4% of the purchase price (tax amount depends on the location of the apartment); fee for notary services - 1.5% of property value; fee for brokerage Provision - an average of 4% of the property value (depending on the location of the object), the annual property tax - an average of 1% of property value (depending on the location of the object); annual property insurance - an average of 3500 euros (depending on the location of the object).
Future projections
In the near future on the German real estate market is not expected any drastic changes. Pricing policy will remain unchanged and the increase in property prices is likely to be very small. Given the economic and political stability of Germany, bought an apartment in this country will be a reliable investment of their funds.
Property in Spain
Real estate in Spain in connection with the banking crisis in Spain, today declined the construction, many building and real estate companies have left the market, and prices have stopped their growth. According to experts, since 2008 in Spain, came the most opportune moment for those who buy real estate, not selling. Observed during the ten years of explosive excitement at the Spanish housing market ended in 2007. However, it stopped the growth of prices, and in some areas the cost per square meter was significantly lower.
Experts believe that this trend will last another few years. So invest money and get a quick profit in this situation will not work. But look for an apartment or villa on the Mediterranean coast at very attractive price, it has now become much more real than a few years ago.
Property prices
In studying the prices, we must remember that the real estate market of Spain is mosaic and can vary greatly depending on the region of the country and type of real estate.
The most cost-effective proposals can be found on the coast of Costa Blanca, became a favorite place for Russian tourists. Very dense buildings, noise and traffic jams define low compared with other areas, the price of the property. Statistics show that in the resort town of Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca square meter on average, estimated at 1,849 euros. And the most expensive city in the coast is Benidorm, where the average cost per square meter - 3153 euros. Coast with reasonable prices is also considered Costa Calida, square meter of housing there is estimated to average 1,995 euros.

    Of all the categories of greatest decline in Spanish property prices touched the model apartments, located on a heavily built-up coastal areas.

Several different picture is observed in the segment of expensive villas and apartments prestigious areas. On the "elite" coasts Costa Brava and Costa Daurada, real estate prices remain very high. Cost per square meter at these resorts varies around 3000 euros.
Visa
To obtain a visa to Spain the following documents: passport, application form, picture, medical policy at EUR 30 000, a certificate of employment income, evidence of the existence of the sum of the rate of 60 euros per day, copies of airline tickets, hotel booking confirmation.
The owner of Spanish property, as well as his family members, whose names are included in the deed, can get a visa the general period of stay in Spain more than 180 days a year.
Residence permit with the right to work in Spain can be obtained as follows: when registering the company in this country, in the presence of a labor contract with a Spanish employer (in this case, the validity of residence permit will be equal to the duration of employment).
Also receiving residence permit becomes more real by the end of five years from the date of purchase of real estate in this country.
Buying