PROPERTY BUYING SERVICES

Preparing preliminary lists of possible suitable properties in advance, (emphasising both good and bad points!) and showing them to you on your arrival.

Recommending and working with lawyers/notaries/surveyors etc. to make sure that your property of choice is viable in every way, and keeping you informed on progress. We are able to offer however much assistance you feel you need - we have teams of professionals with whom we work on a regular basis, and it is up to you to choose how much involvement you can personally manage, of if you would like our complete 'key in the door' service.

FINANCE is now widely available, and we can put you in touch with a range of mortgage providers, and also advise you on all other financial aspects such as banking arrangements, tax numbers and currency exchange. Among other providers we work with a major Greek bank in London, who can process your entire application in the UK and keep you informed in English! We do not provide an website mortgage calculator since qualifying criteria vary greatly on the different types of properties, but we are happy to provide any information you might require.

JUST CONTACT US< for more information on finance at info@corfuhomefinders.com

Bear in mind that in addition to the purchase price of your property you need to allow an approximate 10% - 12% to cover property purchase tax, agency fees, lawyer and notary.

FURNITURE IN CORFU
If you do not want to drag everything from England, have no fear - we can arrange furniture for you. Our 'other half' is English Imports, and we can supply you with a range of accessories, or anything up to a full furniture package for your home in Corfu.Contact us for further details.

KEY IN THE DOOR! If you buy land, we can have your dream home built for you. You choose your budget, your design preference, your thoughts on fixtures and fittings - and we give you the key in the door!

We have an extensive network of service providers, including architects, accountants, builders, landscape gardeners, pool engineers in fact we can help you with virtually any service you require - just ask!

OUR EXPERIENCE MEANS THAT WE CAN OFFER A COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR DREAM HOME IN CORFU


POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT BUYING PROPERTY IN GREECE

*your waiter/jeweller/pool man is the best source of information on rare bargain properties that no one else knows about.

* His cousin/uncle/brother is the most qualified lawyer to use for your purchase

**it is always cheaper to renovate an old house than to consider buying a new one

* your home in Corfu does not need central heating

* greek planning regulations are straightforward and flexible

*it does not matter what shape/size piece of land you buy to build your dream home

*it is easy to deal with the electricity company

* it is easy to deal with the telephone company

*when the owner of your dream property says there is no problem with his brother/sister/aunt co-signing the sale agreement, this is always true.

*building costs and supplies must be cheaper than in England

**when someone emphasises they are building by 'traditional' methods this means they are building a better quality than if they were using more modern methods

*****in spite of all these, and many more, hundreds of people every year keep their sense of humour, and successfully buy or build their DREAM PROPERTY IN CORFU

- LET US HELP YOU DO THE SAME!