Buying Property Abroad: Western Sahara
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The housing market in Western Sahara probably provides very limited opportunities for buying a house overseas, which when looking at a map and seeing how close it is is to the Canaries (and neighbouring Morocco) this may surprise you.

The country has very basic facilities, and is extremely sparsely populated. The sovereignty of Western Sahara is still disputed - with Morocco laying claim to the land. There are numerous problems, including major issues with land-mines and thorny political issues. It's almost certainly a much better idea to look to buy property in Morocco...

The first step in buying a property abroad is to do lots of homework - narrow down the region or country where you want to buy, work out your budget, and it's worth buying some books. There are country specific, region specific and general books on buying a house overseas.

It pays to be skeptical at all times - and get a keen eye for spotting whether people or articles are as independent as they may claim.

Wikipedia Travel

Western Sahara online

Ask a Professional

There may be investment prospects in Western Sahara, but it is essential that you seek independent expert professional advice before undertaking any property purchase. There are lots of things to bear in mind, including local laws and regulations, taxes, surveyor's assessments of the building, financial currency exchange, dealing with interbank transfers, volatility of the housing market, etc. etc. In some countries there are various restrictions on foreigners owning land or property, so this needs to be checked out fully. Any property purchase is a major undertaking.

Surge in Interest

The interest in purchasing property abroad has increased at an amazing rate in the past five years, fuelled in the UK by a booming domestic housing market making overseas properties seem good value for money. Also, TV programmes like Channel 4's `A Place in the Sun' have made everyone realise that owning a property abroad is no longer just for the rich and famous. People are interested in purchasing a home overseas for a variety of reasons - enjoyment, investment, a new life, retirement, and more.

All links and text on this site have been provided for information purposes - they are not recommendations.

Do you want information about Western Sahara? Try the CIA factbook .