How to Buy a Castle
Little girls and little boys dream of the day when they can live in their very own castle. When they get a little older, most people consider those thoughts as just a dream. If you think that buying and owning a castle of your very own is just a dream, think again. You can actually buy a castle as long as you know where to look and you have the funds available.
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Start saving money early and get your finances in order ahead of time. Even a smaller sized castle can still set you back and, if you’re buying overseas or in a foreign location, you’ll need to factor in the exchange rate as well. Make sure you have at least the down payment in order before you start looking.
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Think about the location you want, but consider thinking outside the box as well. Most people assume that the majority of castles for sale are located in Scotland, England and even Ireland. While this is true, there are other places where you can buy a castle such as Belgium or Africa. Every so often, castles in the US even appear for sale.
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Look on-line at websites such as the Castles for Sale website. There are a few websites that offer castles for sale, but this is one of the best. The site lists the country where the property is, the selling price and photographs of the property as well as contact information. At any given time, you can find a dozen or more properties for sale.
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Contact the seller not only about possible buying the property, but also about seeing it for yourself and even spending a few nights there. Not all castles are built the same and no matter how good it looks on paper, the only way to truly see what it has to offer is to visit the property yourself. Then you can see if this really is the castle of your dreams.
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Fill out the application if one is needed, secure your loan if you need more money and get ready to make your dream a reality. Depending on the location where you plan to buy, you may have more. or less. regulations on making a purchase. You'll need to check with the owner, as well as a local realtor, to find out exactly what you need to do.
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Tips & Warnings
In some cases you may need to secure a loan through the country where the castle is located rather than your own bank. Asking the seller about the terms in their country is the best way to determine what you need to do.
Make sure you get a full report of the property from a local building inspector before you hand over your money. If the castle has no indoor plumbing, a leaking roof and mold you might need to spend even more money before you can stay a single night there.
