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Penniewisellc

I need some information regarding whether is better to buy a land and build or buy already build house. What are the challenges. My Moroccan wife doesn't know much. How difficult or easy it is for a foreigner

hamid abdou

It's better to buy a land and build a house as you desire.

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Said Idouarab

@Penniewisellc buying land or a property in Morocco can be a nightmare. buying land is definitly full of challengers and headaches. from buying the suitable land , getting planning permission, finding a reliable builders ( not many in morocco ), finding the materials for building it without been ripped off …etc.. buyiny a property is not easy either but you need to be carefull what to buy and where from. buying direct from onwners is the best option without the so called the estate agents or Samsara ( as they are called in morocco ). if you buy a property get yourself a Notaire ( property lawyers in morocco ) who will check everything for you to make sure the property is legal but make sure you agree with him or her about their fees in writing. i hope that this help and good luck

Said Idouarab

@Penniewisellc

be carefull of crooks who will pretend to want to help you only to rip you off.

Popolushka

@Said Idouarab Moroccans could learn from the UK how to dobthings right. I would like to buy a property in Morocco but what you wrote put me off.

sgrab

@Popolushka People buy property in Morocco all the time - it’s really important to know the whole story - good & bad.

Titles are vital and hiring an English speaking notary/lawyer a must. Every family member associated with that property must sign off on the sale or you risk them coming back afterwards to claim it.

If you have a trusted Moroccan friend or family member, bring them along and give the process enough time to complete. Foreign ideas of how long administration ‘should’ take should be left at home.

Popolushka

@sgrab of course I leave my foreign brain at home. I am just a woman.....

touritox

I think brother you need someone on your side if you choose to buy a land and buy a house as it is a long procedure and full of challenges .

But yeah you need to search for good correct people that can help you dealing with everything .

Which part of morocco you are interesting in , maybe we are present there to give advices .

And Welcome to morocco .

UmmYasmeen

@Penniewisellc


Said gave very good advice. Even my husband, though Moroccan born needed assistance from his brother since my husband has been living outside the kingdom for more than 20 years when we bought our first flat. We chose a flat because we don't live in Morocco so having someone oversee the building would've been a logistical nightmare. Plus it's nice to have a place in the middle of the city where we can walk to many things and not have to rely on taxis or a personal car.


Good luck with whichever option you choose.

alexandrapinna

@touritoxhello, I'm looking for land near sale or rabat, it's fir a dog shelter, I need  help, plz , I need water on the land, my best friend is getting kicked off her land

Bhavna

@alexandrapinna


Hello and welcome !


Please post an advert in the housing in Morocco section to receive offers.


All the best

Bhavna

Karoline Smith

@Penniewisellc  I bought my house at Sidi Ifni (South Morocco) about 16 years ago.  I used a Notaire in Agadir and took a trusted Moroccan friend with me along with my sister, who speaks good French.  It went reasonably smoothly.  I am now thinking of selling my house.

hiddeneyeservices

  • @Popolushka I live in UK too and I want to move to Morocco as well. Which city you intend tp move ? Can you please call me yo discuss further my number is in ur DM

Karoline Smith

@Popolushka  In case of interest, I bought my lovely house at Sidi Ifni (South Morocco) about 16 years ago and am now thinking of selling.  I am British and live in London.   

traveller051216

@Karoline Smith

Hi, how much you selling it for and if you have any pics please? Thanks

Karoline Smith

@traveller051216   Hello, thanks for your message.

I am attaching a link here.  Let me know if you cannot see the photos.  The asking price is £85,000.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/147161231 … 320096114/72177720320096114

Kind regards

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