Pre-Purchase Consultation

We can undertake a pre-purchase consultation with you by phone or in person at our offices in Cheshire, for a fixed priced fee of £150 plus VAT*. This consultation will last approximately 45 minutes and will deal with all your queries and any worries you may have about buying property abroad, either as a holiday home, permanent residence or financial investment.

Typically our consultation will include advice on the following :

In whose name should the property be held?
It may be more beneficial to create and hold it in a company name rather than your individual name

If you want to generate rental income, we’ll advise you regarding any planning issues.
Did you know in Florida, for example, only certain properties are within zones permitting short term rentals?

Should the mortgage be attached to your overseas property or home in this country?
This could have serious consequences in relation to how much inheritance tax could be payable on the property upon the death of the owner

How can you arrange your affairs to keep your tax liabilities to a minimum?
Did you know if you buy a property abroad, you really must have a foreign will otherwise you will be leaving your loved ones with serious problems?

We’ll advise you on the purchasing process and the documents you may be asked to sign.
In Spain, for example, it is common practice for foreign purchasers to be asked to sign an agreement to reserve/purchase a property and pay an immediate holding deposit, followed by a sizeable lump sum shortly afterwards.

Of course every property transaction is different and your pre-purchase consultation will be tailored to suit your requirements and the particular country you’ve chosen.

* A pre-purchase consultation costs £150 plus VAT (£176.25) and may be booked online or arranged telephoning 01925 242488.

 

Online Appointment Form

Please complete and submit this form and we will ring you shortly to arrange an appointment.

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Have you already found a property?	Yes No
Where are you planning to buy?	Spain France USA Italy Middle East Hong Kong South Africa Other
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Which type of consultation?	Telephone Office

Payment Details

A pre-purchase consultation costs £150 plus VAT (£176.25). Payment can be made by Maestro, credit card or cheque. To pay by cheque, print off this form and send with a cheque made out to Grace & Co Solicitors to Aztec House, 20 Froghall Lane, Warrington WA2 7JR. Credit card payments can be made by ringing 01925 242488; an additional 2.5% will be added to all credit card payments.