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First establish exactly what is being bought and from whom before putting numbers beside transfer tax. Ask whether the building is treated as one property or several units, whether any part has a different use, and whether the seller’s status changes the transaction’s tax treatment. A polished...

Welcome. I’d start on the local board, then narrow the reading by intended use. Completed-price data is more useful than asking prices for understanding past transactions, but it may not explain condition, renovation needs or why two apparently similar country homes differ. Are you mainly...

Don’t overlook entry and eventual exit costs when comparing this with alternatives. They are not part of annual net operating yield, but they affect the total return, especially if the holding period changes. Get local figures for your ownership structure rather than inserting a generic percentage.