Anyone own real property overseas (the UK, specifically)?

[Brisketexan 106975]

We're considering buying a flat in Glasgow, both for the boy's remaining years at university and as an investment/possible second home someday.  We're moving through this process kind of quickly, but as expat buyers, there look to be some significant wrinkles (extra stamp tax duties, limited field of lenders to work with, etc.).  Has anyone gone through this process before?  Any words of advice or caution?

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

We own property in Brazil. The only thing we deal with is property management/maintenance and taxes. I don’t have any advice except that if you keep it after he moves on and you rent it, it makes taxes kind of a pain in the ass.

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[beer 3294]

monitoring post - looking in southern spain, but I have an EU passport so I'm hoping that will make it easier. 

[Paco 1960]

As long as you say "at university" I'm pretty sure they have to give you dual citizenship. You may have to add a couple "on holiday" just in case.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

As long as you say "at university" I'm pretty sure they have to give you dual citizenship. You may have to add a couple "on holiday" just in case.

So close. “At uni” is what you are looking for.

[Paco 1960]

I guess the Scots are getting lazy.