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It is not an easy task buying a property at home or abroad and there are many things that you have to watch out for, before taking the decision. If you can think through some of the logical aspects behind the purchase, a property investment can be a very lucrative one for the long term.
Given below are some tips for property buyers:

a) Be clear about your objective for buying a particular property. You need to ponder about the following:

What is going to be the frequency of your usage of the property you wish to buy? Would you really need the extra space?

What would be the duration of your stay in that property?

If the property is not near your place of residence, what is the cost you would incur to travel to that property?

How would you be treating this property and is it going to be your weekend retreat, a retirement getaway or just an investment?

If this property is in another country, are you conversant with the language of that place?

How much renovation would the said property have to undergo because that is going to lead to extra costs.

Would you be renting it out and if not, how is the property going to be taken care if it is not in the same place where you currently live.

Finally, what is it that you can afford?

Make sure you do a lot of research

You need to be fully informed about the location, the infrastructure around the place and other conveniences that currently exist and those that are planned, before you take the decision to buy a property. The potential of the property in terms of rental income or even resale at a later date must be checked and understood by you by speaking to as many people acquainted with the real estate business. This will give you a good idea about how effective an investment your property could be and also helps you identify the positive and standout features of your property vis-à-vis others.
Having zoned in on a property, make sure that it is as per the plan and there is no compromise on the room size and other amenities promised during the sales pitch. Ensure that the documentation is perfect in all respects and includes all items discussed.

Check out the credentials of the real estate developer/agent.
It is very important to find the right developer when you are looking to buy property. You need to ask around with local people and if possible with some lawyers to verify the credentials of the developer. If it is an agent, then this check is all the more important as you can get fooled by unscrupulous people masquerading as agents.

Know your math and your budget limitations
When you get a quote, make sure that you do not take it at face value. You must be prepared to pay at least 10-15% extra for covering other incidental and miscellaneous expenses. Also be aware that you may be required to pay a down payment by way of deposit to secure the property.
There are many other points you need to consider which will be covered in another article.