If you are buying a second home in any foreign country, you have to be aware of the legal pitfalls which you could encounter if you are not careful. That is why many people choose to have property lawyers act on their behalf for any real estate transaction.
Unless you are fluent in the language, you will be at a serious disadvantage unless you have a specialist on hand to advise you. This advice does not usually come cheap but it costs a fraction of the house sale and can be worth its weight in gold if it avoids any legal problems.
If you are determined to go it alone and research the sale processes yourself, it can be done! There are many useful sites out there, especially for those countries which are popular for second homes such as France or Spain, but it does not constitute proper legal advice.
You hear so many stories of people who have been bitten in the process of buying a second home and in the worst case they have parted with their money but have not received ownership of their new home for some reason. In their haste to buy the property and save money, they did not take legal advice, a decision which has cost them dearly in the end.
The law and legislations relating to puchasing property in a foreign country can be a minefield, therefore it is best to employ an expert to help you. In this way, you can be left to enjoy your property without having to face any unexpected legal wrangles at a later stage.