Buying a House on the Mediterranean

In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in the idea of buying a house abroad, and the Mediterranean in particular has always exerted a powerful attraction for those looking for a place in the sun. Although Spain, France, and Italy remain the most popular countries for house hunters from abroad, people are also now looking further afield to other countries on the Mediterranean including Croatia, Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey--and even Malta, Gibraltar, and North Africa.

The unique new title Buying a House on the Mediterranean gives an up-to-date overview of the possibilities in all the different countries around the coast of the Mediterranean to let readers judge their pros and cons. The factors considered for each country include where to get best value for money, the ease of getting there, comparisons of their infrastructure, the cost of living and, of course, their climates around the year.

Buying a House on the Mediterranean gives general advice for prospective buyers on topics such as raising money for the purchase, taking a pet abroad, and health insurance. For each country it then includes more specific information including a regional section covering both the popular and the relatively unknown areas along the coast explaining where to look for a dream house and providing background information on the way of life and guidance on the local house purchasing procedure, regulations and property taxes. This information is supported by a wealth of useful addresses, and illustrated with quotes from people who have bought houses on the Mediterranean.