The costliest error involves relying on the seller’s lawyer. The agent earns money on completion, which is a different interest than looking after your interests. Separate legal representation represents a modest share of the price and is the single best safeguard.
Signing documents you cannot read is nearly as costly. A certified translation is inexpensive compared with what is at stake. Assurances given by the agent mean nothing if the written contract says otherwise — only the signed text matters.
Purchasing off-plan on trust has damaged many budgets. Ahead of a deposit, examine the developer’s completed projects, the building permits, and how deposits are protected. Late deliveries happen frequently even in good markets; unfinished projects are the exception but far worse.
Thinking only about the purchase is a quieter mistake. A home bought abroad has to be sold or passed on at some point, houses for sale in begur and the next buyer decides what you get back. A property for sale in kas attractive only to a narrow group takes longer to sell when conditions change.
Lastly, a lot of buyers misjudge the annual paperwork. Annual declarations are often required even when the home sits empty, and late filings generate penalties that accumulate quietly. Putting in place a local tax adviser at the outset heads off most of these problems.