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Closing costs come first. From one market to another, they can include a property transfer tax, notarial charges, land registry charges, lawyer's fees and the agent's commission. As a working assumption, reserve a meaningful percentage on top of the price, and verify the actual local figures.

Annual property taxes apply every year afterwards. Rates differ from place to place, and certain jurisdictions levy a separate rate for non-residents. Where the property sits empty for much of the year, vacancy taxes may apply.

Building charges are often overlooked. An apartment in a managed building with a swimming pool, a lift and shared parking generates regular fees that keep coming whether you are there or not. Ask townhouses for sale spain colorado springs real estate recent accounts from the management company before you commit, and enquire about any planned major works.

Being far away introduces its own cost line. A caretaker has to be available for leaks and repairs, accept mail and official notices, and supervise repairs. Property management usually takes a percentage of the rent, and doing without it tends to become expensive in a different way.

Insurance, running costs and the cost of selling complete the picture. Capital gains tax can apply when a non-resident sells, occasionally at a higher rate. A good discipline is to build a five-year cost model at the offer stage — the result is usually higher than expected.