Buying A Property In Florida

An authoritative, information-packed guide to buying a property in Florida, focusing on over 40 top hotspots, and offering a unique illustrated price guide to properties in every region, from the Everglades and Orlando to the Florida Keys. Full of expert advice and up-to-the minute information, this is an invaluable handbook for everyone who would like to buy or let a home in Florida.

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1. BUYERS GUIDE A detailed step-by-step guide to the mechanics of buying a property in Florida, the Buyers Guide explains every stage of the legal and financial process, helping you to navigate your way successfully through the conveyancing system and avoid any pitfalls and problems. It also provides an overview of Floridas economy and property market. How much are you going to have to spend on deposits and on taxes? How do you open a US bank account or arrange a property survey? What are closing costs and how much are they likely to be? The Buyers Guide tells you exactly what you need to do when, and which professionals to turn to, from appointing a lawyer and finding a good estate agent to securing a mortgage and closing the contract. It demystifies the whole process and offers advice on every aspect of finding and purchasing a home, including advice on relocating, on living and working in Florida, on obtaining visas and work permits, as well as on buying to let. Real-life case studies; Inspirational case studies feature people whove bought a property in Florida either to live in or to let. Read about their experience and share in their top tips for making a successful purchase. 2. PROPERTY GUIDE; Information-packed profiles of the eight regions of Florida and the top 40 property hotspots: what its like to live there, key attractions, and an overview of the economy and housing market, looking at property price trends, average house sale prices and what you can get for your money, as well as rental potential. The profiles also include essential facts about population, local transport, schools and health care. Regional Price Guides; Unique property price guides, sourced from leading real estate agents, illustrate the type of property available in each area, from modest 2-bedroom homes to luxurious waterfront mansions. Divided into price bands, the guides show you what type of property you can expect to get for your money. The Panhandle; Relatively unspoilt and uncommercialised with some of the most breath-taking scenery and beaches in Florida, including Panama City Beach, the top spring break destination in the State. Key industries are agriculture, timber and fishing. Property values are appreciating, making it an excellent time to buy. The North East; A very strong economy and a rare blend of state-of-the-art technology, old world charm and natural beauty, with mile upon mile of beautiful beaches. Top attractions include the Kennedy Space Center and Daytona Beach a mecca for car racing enthusiasts as well as countless top-class golf courses. House prices are well below those in the rest of Florida, and the area is still a new one for overseas investors, although realtors predict a boom. The Gulf Coast; After Orlando, the second most popular area for buying property, encompassing Sarasota, the city of culture, and a stunning coastline, with the officially designated best beach in the US. A thriving economy with an active business centre and hundreds of hi-tech companies. In terms of capital appreciation, the Gulf Coast offers some of the best real estate in the US. Central Florida; The epicentre of tourism and house-buying activity, dominated by Disney World in Orlando. Very popular with American retirees and young families. A strong rental market, especially for short-term lets, with some great value properties, particularly in Orlando. The South East; An extremely affluent region, including Palm Beach, one of the richest cities in the US. Dubbed the Internet Coast, with many companies involved in cutting edge technology, this area also has miles of navigable canals and Intracoastal Waterways. Property prices are correspondingly high, with an emphasis on luxurious gated communities. The Everglades; The largest subtropical wilderness in the USA teeming with exotic wildlife, the Everglades attract over 1 million visitors a year. One of the most popular house-buying areas in Florida, offering a mix of resale and new-build, wi

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