Buying A Property In Morocco: Your Essential Guide to Purchasing, Letting, Selling and Living in the World's Hottest New Destination

Earmarked as the next Dubai and regarded as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Morocco's exotic appeal and sky-high returns is resulting in a number of buyers flocking to its African shores. In this book, Leaonne Hall reveals how you can make a safe and successful investment in Morocco. With the investor, holiday homebuyer and relocator in mind, this book covers everything from where, what and how to buy, to how to live and work in Morocco and how to take the a culture shock in your stride.It includes: a complete guide to Morocco, its culture, customs, history, geography, economy and food; an overview of the types of property available, from riads and rural homes to apartments and newly built developments; a detailed look at the process of finding and buying your property, with a step-by-step guide to the purchasing, financial and taxation systems; how to buy and renovate in Morocco and details on dealing with the red tape and bureaucracy; and, a look at the relocating process and what it's like to live in Morocco, from daily life and the cost of living, to retirement, education and healthcare. Contents: Acknowledgements; Preface; Country fact file; 1. Introduction to Morocco; 2. Where to buy in Morocco; 3. What to buy in Morocco; 4. Finding a home; 5. Finance and taxation; 6. The buying process; 7. Letting your property; 8. Building and renovating; 9. Relocating yourself and your family; 10. Living in Morocco; Appendices; Index