Buying a Property Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe is currently the hottest market for investment in property abroad - but should you buy an apartment in Budapest or a seaside villa in Bulgaria? Which countries are the safest, the most up-and-coming, and the best to visit? This comprehensive new guide addresses all these questions and many more. Packed with essential information on every step of the housebuying process, from dealing with estate agents to renovation and letting for income, it has all the specialist legal advice you need: on money transfer and taxes, contracts, surveys, permits and fees. For a new start, a second home or a business project, this book will prove indispensable.

What you will find inside:

* Complete overview of buying in Eastern Europe, from property types to

   financial implications

* In-depth profiles of the 12 most popular countries for property purchase and

   investment

* Expert legal advice, and practical guidance on how to go about it once the

   decision is made

* Essential information on everyday life abroad, from transport to health services

* Exhaustive directory of contacts

An innovative guide that gives readers all the information they need to buy a property in Croatia or the Czech Republic. Every step of the process is covered, from organizing visas to drawing up contracts, with essential background on the different economies, climates, and facilities. Peppered with anecdotes and case studies, this guide also gives a unique, personal insight into moving to Croatia and the Czech Republic.

John Howell established John Howell & Co in Sheffield in 1979 and by 1997 it had become one of the largest and most respected law firms in the north of England, employing over one hundred lawyers. On moving to London in 1995, he has gone on to specialize in providing legal advice to clients buying property abroad.

Jane Egginton is an award-winning travel writer and photographer who has been writing and editing guide books for more than fifteen years. A member of the British Guild of Travel Writers, she produces glossy, highly illustrated coffee-table books and comprehensive, fact-filled publications, as well as destination articles for international and national magazines and newspapers. She is currently buying a property on Croatia's Adriatic coast.