Viewing Tours
At Overseas Property Centres we work hard to ensure your Viewing Tour lives up to our values of Straightforward, safe and personal
We go out of our way to ensure you have all the knowledge you need, your personal viewing tour folder will contain everything you need to make that informed choice Our experts top tips for buying a property abroad
Your itinerary is designed to strike the right balance between property viewings, getting to know the area and thinking time, your host is with you on a one to one basis to answer your questions and make certain you stay safe in your purchase decision.
Booking your viewing tour is straightforward, simply let us know when it is convenient for you and our staff will organise the itinerary that suits you, which will be explained in detail when receive your own personalised viewing tour folder.
Specific information about viewing tours to Spain Costa Blanca, Spain Costa del Sol, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Morocco, Bulgaria, Italy, Portugal, France, Croatia, Eygpt, Turkey , Fuerteventura or enquire now Viewing Tour Enquiry Form
For Dubai, Florida, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, Brazil, Canada see Long haul destinations
To book your property viewing tour simply call us now 0121 635 5640 or just fill in the Viewing Tour Enquiry Form.
Viewing Appointments
If you are making your own arrangements to visit an area and would like to arrange to view properties we will be happy to make the necessary appointments for you. Simply call us now on 0121 635 5640 or use the Viewing Appointment Enquiry Form
Your own personal advisor
We accompany many of our clients on viewing trips to make sure everything goes smoothly and that you have an experienced advisor at your side to act as sounding board and answer the many questions that are bound to come up during your visit. When booking your visit our staff will ask you if you would one of our advisors to accompany you. Find out more
Rent before you Buy why not combine a stay in a property and view similar properties for sale. More Information
To book a property viewing tour simply Call us now on 0121 635 5640 or simply complete the Viewing Tour Enquiry Form.
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See it to believe it
There is nothing like seeing for yourself the property you are thinking about buying. The trip is a great opportunity to get a feel for the location and to how you can get the most out of your property to suit your lifestyle.
With limited free time it is worth setting aside some times in advance when you can make a viewing trip. This can save problems when that right property comes up at short notice.
Plan who you want to accompany you and check their availability, typically it may be family but sometimes a close friend can be invaluable.
Work out what the “must haves” are in advance. What is really important to you about the property you want to buy, so you know what to look for when you are there.
Viewing Tours more Information
Prepare for the visit
• Use this viewing trip check list to help you prepare.
• Passports – required when signing any documents, even car hire
• Driving licence – acts as additional ID.
• Property details – to check when viewing and to remind you after the event
• Notebook and pen
• Maps
• Tape measure (try a cheap laser one)
• Camera/video recorder
• Sturdy shoes – you may be visiting building sites
• Credit and debit cards
• Mobile telephone – to keep in touch with key people when abroad
• Telephone numbers of:
• Overseas Property Centre advisor
• Your legal advisor
• Your financial/mortgage advisor
• Travel insurance contact numbers
• Your credit card emergency number
• Any other important numbers
• A phrasebook – just in case
While you are on the visit
Use your time on the trip to give yourself the best chance of coming home having made a decision to buy the right property for you.
• Take plenty of photos whilst you’re there
• Make notes of what you like and dislike.
• Be honest about the properties you are being shown – if you’re too polite you will not end up seeing what you want
• Explain what your budget is and where there is flexibility
• Ask whether your fittings and finishes will be the same as the show-home. Ask at the time if you can change them
• Try not to see more than 5/6 properties in one day, otherwise you’ll never remember what you’ve seen
• Just because a property has been reserved by someone does not mean all is lost - you can get onto a waiting list if it becomes available again
• Make sure you have time to yourselves so that you can look around the area.
• Visit the town at different times of day to get the full picture of life
• Get as much local information as possible from the sales advisor – local shops, doctors, hospitals, activities such as golf etc. Use the local amenities form to help you
• Check what payments will be due from you and when, as well as when the property is due to be completed
• Get a schedule of all costs such as notary fees, local taxes, service charges etc. Use the Cost to buy the property and Cost to maintain the property lists to remind you.
• Remember to take legal advice before signing a contract. If you do decide to purchase a property you should only be required to pay a reservation deposit and to sign a reservation agreement.
When you come back
Whether you have decided to purchase or you have not found what you want this time – discuss your needs with your Overseas Property Centres advisor
• If you have decided to buy a property on your viewing trip now is the time to finalise the arrangements to complete the purchase.
• If you have not yet decided to buy a property – take time to go over your notes and photos – discuss the properties you have seen
• Go through the pluses and negatives of each property
• Do any of the properties you have seen met your objectives?
• Do you need further information to help you decide
If you have not seen a property that you want to buy this time – review the reasons why - there is always another time to make that right purchase
• Wrong location
• Right place, wrong property
• Review budget and expectations
Remember to discuss your requirements with your personal Overseas Property Centre advisor