Buying property in Crete
All city dwellers will agree life in the city is stressful for both the body and the soul. The work compulsions are such that living in a city becomes more of a chore and just a daily existence. In the daily grind of creating wealth, people tend to forget the true meaning of life. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could buy a property in Crete in which to live, or at least own a holiday home in Crete, amidst nature, breathe in fresh air and pluck fresh fruits from the tree without worrying about the chemicals that the farmers use nowadays. Not to forget the sky rocketing day to day living cost and the constant pressure of keeping up with the Jones’s.
Buying property in Crete means you could own a holiday home in snow capped picturesque Crete, or a beach property looking out over a harbour and calm blue green sea. The snowy mountains hovering over a green carpet or the beautiful crystal clear clean sea at your feet, the old world charm still intact and the simple farmers riding wooden saddled small mules! Buying property in Crete surely does wonders for your overall quality of life which suddenly becomes laid back and easy.
The people of this Mediterranean climate are also relaxed in their style of working. When you are buying a property in Crete, you definitely would not want to be delayed by the paper work, no matter how relaxed you may feel. It thus becomes very essential that you find a good reliable property agents and lawyers to assist. You may be looking for a small house or a large one, but finding a property agent who is honest and knowledgeable is the next most important thing. You will need someone local, who is an expert and doesn’t escalate your expenses or attempt to cheat you. An inexperienced agent can lead to an endless volume of formalities, cut corners and cause unnecessary delay.
The property market in Crete has grown in leaps and bounds, but like any other country in the world, it also has its share of dupers which you should be wary of. Just because the place appears safe and simple doesn’t mean that the people are also the same.
To begin with you should stay away from unlicensed property agents. They just use a mobile phone to finalise a deal that may turn out to be illegal. In Crete, building property outside the vicinity of the village is considered illegal. Many agents may try to palm off illegal property and when the owner tries to sell if off, but after a while the truth is discovered. See Buying process in Crete
As a precaution, you must insist that the property agent gets a written statement which has been duly stamped and signed by the lawyer. The statement should mention that the house that you are buying is legal and it is within the permissible limits of the village or the town. It is 'Ýíôïò ïéêïéóìüò'. The written statement should also mention that all the planning laws in vogue have been complied. As a precaution you should get the written statement translated in the language you understand so that you are sure. If the lawyer refuses, then don’t deal with him. Look for another property.
Thus, with a little alertness you can get the best property deal in Crete and spend the rest of your life or vacations amidst the nature, quaint fishing villages, cultural and archaeological heritage that is part of the beautiful island of Crete.
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