Misc questons about purchasing property

[chrisellis]

Hi All,
My husband and I are heading over soon to look at property. I keep reading that buying real estate there is so different than here. I have a few questions that I would love some advice on if you have the time. First of all when you finance there do you need a down payment? If so how much? Secondly does anyone have any idea of what the criteria is that they use to decide whether they will loan you the mony to purchase? When we get there we will have limited time to get all our ducks in a row and it would be good to get started beforehand. This informaton would be very welcome.
Chris

[Lynn]

We got ourselves a good agent who guided us through the proccess. Ivan atAgencia Casabella was great. His English is very good and he does come from the area which makes a difference. Four years later he still keeps all our mail for us and helps us out if we need anything doing. He helped us to open a bank account, got us a tax number and organised a notary etc. He went the extra mile in other words. www.realestatecalabria.com or email agenziacasabella@libero.it It's worth dropping him a line and he will set up some viewings. Good Luck

Lynn

[chrisellis]

Hi Lynn,
Thanks for the information. I have an agent who comes highly recommended but I appreciate your input as well. It sounds like the agents are knowlegable about all aspects of the process which is a great relief. I guess we will have to get there and see what its all about.
Chris

[June&Jerry]

Hi Chris
Just seen your posting from August. You may well have already been and returned by now but if you've yet to get here then look in your private messages, I'm sending you a little info that might be of interest.
Best wishes
June