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Beyond the investment itself, these schemes come with further conditions. Common ones cover a clean criminal record, medical insurance, evidence of sufficient means and a minimum stay on local soil annually.

The first thing to check remains which ownership rules apply to foreign buyers.

Committing to an unbuilt project blindly has wrecked many budgets. Ahead of a deposit, review previous developments, the construction licences, and how deposits are protected.

A sensible approach is essentially straightforward: buy something you would be happy to own, and let the permit be the second reason.

Tax status remains a separate question entirely. Having residency does not necessarily make you liable for local income tax, but living there for most of the year usually will.

The next stage concerns the legal status of the property. An independent legal adviser should verify the ownership record, any mortgages or liens, construction approvals and whether the seller has the right to sell.