The biggest one remains relying on the seller’s lawyer. The agent earns money only if the sale goes through, which is not the same as looking after your interests. An independent lawyer costs a small fraction of the purchase and buying property in pula is money well spent.

Signing in a language you do not speak comes a close second. A sworn translation costs little set against what is at stake. Assurances given by the agent carry no weight once a dispute starts — the document governs.

Purchasing off-plan on trust has damaged a great many buyers. Before any payment, bergamo houses look at previous developments, the construction licences, and how deposits are protected. Delays are common even with reputable builders; unfinished projects are less common but far worse.

Thinking only about the purchase is a subtler error. A home bought abroad will eventually be sold, and the pool of future buyers determines the price. A home that only appeals to foreign buyers is harder to move when conditions change.

Finally, plenty of purchasers misjudge the ongoing obligations. Annual declarations can be required even buying property in vence years with no rental income, and missed deadlines lead to charges that accumulate quietly. Setting up professional help from the first year prevents most of it.