Going on an inspection trip before purchasing a property is the only way to proceed, but, before you go there is a great deal of
homework that needs to be done to make sure you really get the best from
your trip.
Even if you have been on holiday to the country of your choice actually
becoming the owner of a property sheds a different light on your approach.
When on holiday you may put up with minor problems, but, a longer stay may
make mountains from the molehills. Is the airport near enough? Are the
shops handy? Take a camera with you and take lots of pictures, and don't
forget a notebook and pen.
Research the town, the area and the country. The internet carries
a tremendous amount of information (and misinformation), printed
information from newspapers, books and Tourist Information offices should
be studied.
Compose a list of the points that each member of your family would
require now and in the next few years to make their life enjoyable. You
could make use of the profile form used on booking trips.