People who buy property overseas face transaction costs that are often "unnecessarily high", a report says. The cost of registering property, transfer taxes and estate agent and legal fees can be as much as 22% of the sale price, said Global Property Guide.
Its study of home transaction costs in OECD countries found large variations between nations
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Its study of home transaction costs in OECD countries found large variations between nations
full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6947555.stm