Originally Posted by little-red

I agree, its so overwhelming...

I am in my mid thirties and have lived outside the UK for 8 years. I have no pension planned yet, so I am planning that property will be my pension in 20 years or so....

As this will be my first international purchase, I want to be helped and sort of have my hand held along the way, therefore have been looking at off plan / pre construction, as my maiden purchase. I also realise this makes me very easy prey, so I am terrified, and close to deciding to stick my money under the mattress!!

I am sure I will become bolder with more experience, but can I ask if you have some good practical advice, can you recommend any reputable companies which you ahve used yourselves, and in terms of where you are putting your money for the next couple of years?

Any advice is welcome!

Thanks...