Buying Property Abroad | A Complete Buyer's Guide

Buying Guide Step-by-step

Buying property through TIMONDRO is a fast, straightforward process. In many cases you can receive your title deed in just 3–4 days once you've chosen your property. We work with reliable registry institutions for escrow and deed conveyance, and international buyers are generally afforded the same rights and conditions as local buyers.

• Wish List — set your goals, region, and features
• Viewing Tour — see shortlisted homes with your agent
• Deposit & Contract — reserve property, finalize terms
• Legal & Title Transfer — tax ID, bank, appraisal, deed conveyance
• Keys & Move-in — utilities, handover, after-sales

Watch: How Buying Works

Wish List

Choose a property type, features, and region that fit your goals: investment, lifestyle, or both. TIMONDRO helps you build a tailored wish list and shortlists the best options.

Viewing Tour

Meet the seller and tour selected homes with your agent. We arrange appointments, guide you on-site, and provide all due information during each visit.

Deposit & Sales Agreement

Once you decide, TIMONDRO negotiates price and terms. A typical structure: a reservation deposit (e.g. $/€5,000) to fix the price; a down payment within 1–4 weeks; balance at deed transfer. Our lawyers draft a compliant sales contract to protect all parties.

Legal Procedures & Title Deed

Get a tax number with your passport and open a bank account for payments. An appraisal is often mandatory for residency or citizenship applications. The seller applies to the relevant land registry for conveyance. Payments must be completed before final signature.

Keys & Move-in

After receiving the title deed, you collect keys and set up utilities under your name. Short on time? Use TeleProperty to complete the process remotely, or grant Power of Attorney to our licensed team.

Residency & Citizenship

• Residency: In select markets, property purchases above a set threshold (from around $200,000) can qualify you for a residence permit.
• Citizenship by Investment: In select markets, purchasing property above a set threshold (from around $400,000) and holding it for a required period can make you eligible to apply for citizenship.

Thresholds and rules vary by market — see the Residence & Citizenship guides in our resource library below for the specifics that apply where you're buying.

Required Documents

Bring only two from your country: passport and utility bill. The rest can be prepared locally.

• Notarial translation of your passport
• Local tax number
• Translated address document, such as a utility bill from your country
• Photo
• Appraisal report for residency or citizenship applications
• Currency exchange document from bank or exchange office

Why TIMONDRO?

Work with a licensed, established company to avoid scams, overpaying, or legal mistakes. We protect your rights, communicate clearly, and support you before and after the purchase.

• Multilingual experts
• Vetted listings and due diligence
• Lawyer-prepared contracts
• TeleProperty and Power of Attorney options