The complete guide to buying property abroad

Once the preserve only of the very rich, owning an enchanting hideaway home in another country is now within the financial reach of more and more people. It's a glamorous and exciting idea, but there are many practicalities to consider.The new edition of this successful book from journalist Liz Hodgkinson provides an honest guide to every aspect of buying property abroad. Authoritative, informative and down-to-earth, it covers all the financial, legal and lifestyle issues of making such a purchase. There is a country-by-country review to help make the decision process easier, and it now includes new material on countries such as Croatia, Turkey and Bulgaria. It's also packed with exhilarating, inspiring and amusing real-life stories from those who have taken the plunge and made their dreams come true.