Buying a Property: Florida (Buying a Property - Cadogan) [Paperback]

Christian Moen (Author), John Howell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Buying a Property - Cadogan | Publication Date: December 3, 2003

Cadogan's innovative new series gives all the practical information necessary to buy a home overseas. Whether readers are looking for a retirement haven or an apartment, a vacation home, or a permanent relocation place, these guides offer all the latest information on buying property. They cover all the regions that are popular with home-buyers and provide in-depth information on what to expect from each area: its climate, economy and facilities. Buying a Property offers advice on every step of the moving process--from organizing visas and dealing with immigration and customs to negotiating with estate agents; arranging surveys and drawing up contracts; restoring property; and finding reputable rental agencies. In addition, this guide features anecdotes and case studies that provide insights into the realities
of settling in to the Florida lifestyle.

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"Indispensable; some of the most realistic, practical advice." --Independent on Sunday (UK)

"Interesting off-beat guide." --Observer (UK)

"Essential reading." --Marie Claire Magazine (UK)

From the Back Cover

The most comprehensive guide of its kind - written by local experts, illustrated by personal histories, and packed with essential information on every step of the buying process: dealing with estate agents, insurance, security, letting for income, building from scratch and renovation. The guide examines the best places to buy, from Tallahassee to Key Largo, with profiles of the regions and chapters on settling in; and there's all the specialist legal advice you need: on money transfer and taxes, wills, surveys, permits and fees. For a new start, a second home, a business project or a dream retirement, this book will prove indispensable.
Inside you will find: expert legal advice and guidance; scores of case studies and buyer's anecdotes; complete profiles of Florida's regions; 24 pages of color photographs; 8 pages of maps; complete practical information on transport and services; directory of contacts and dictionary of technical terms.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Cadogan Guides; 1st edition (December 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860111157
• ISBN-13: 978-1860111150
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,844,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Written for citizens of the United Kingdom - NOT AMERICANS, January 29, 2006

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This review is from: Buying a Property: Florida (Buying a Property - Cadogan) (Paperback)

This book was written for citizens of the United Kingdom and other countries. Its value to American buyers, investors, and developers is VERY LIMITED. It deals primarily with visa, British Law, and expatriate issues. It contains two types of information: 1. general comments regarding real estate in the U.S.A. and 2. Florida tourist information (e.g. ...the best place to eat dinner in Tampa). All financial information is expressed in terms of the British Pound.