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Yearly taxes on the property come next. The rates vary substantially, and some countries charge a separate rate for non-residents. If the home stands vacant esentepe villas for sale much of the year, vacancy taxes may apply.

Community fees are easy to underestimate. A unit in a complex with a pool, an elevator and round-the-clock security generates monthly costs that continue regardless of occupancy. Obtain recent accounts from the management company before you commit, and enquire about upcoming renovation projects.

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Insurance, utility standing charges and exit costs complete the calculation. Capital gains tax often applies to non-resident sellers, sometimes at a different rate. A useful exercise means putting together a five-year cost model before you commit — the figure tends to exceed what the buyer imagined.