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Hi, we have not invested in Turkey, mostly because of concerns with currency devaluation but the market is very interesting. Do you have experience there?

@@bluevistaproperties yeah I have invested here a lot. The property prices here are mostly pegged to the USD & EURO rather than Turkish lira.

The best value for money in Sardinia can be found by moving a bit further away from the most touristy areas or by exploring properties slightly inland. Typically, properties with sea views or those closest to the coast come with a premium price tag, especially in popular destinations like Costa Smeralda. However, you can still find excellent deals in areas that are a little further from the main airports, larger towns, or where tourism is slightly less concentrated. For those willing to venture inland, Sardinia offers some fantastic opportunities, particularly in smaller, older villages. These inland properties provide a more authentic experience and come at a fraction of the cost compared to coastal regions. By considering these areas, you can discover hidden gems that offer a great balance of affordability and charm, making them an interesting option. But if you want to be close to the sea, areas like Costa Rey in the South East, or the Sinis Peninsula in the West coast, or up North close to Palau you can find interesting deals. The best is to sign up to real estate sites that send you new homes that come on the market and you get a sense over time of the prices and types of properties available. I hope that helps!

Thanks for your comment. Glad you liked it!

Hello, that is the view from the lot we bought in Montenegro, on the Lustica Peninsula. It has paper work to build up to 3 houses. In case you are interested :-) it’s being sold for €199,000. TH-camr can reach out to us on info@bluevistaproperties.com

We would need to check with the local municipality. Here is a reminder of the criteria to apply for the 7% tax rate: - **Primary Residence:** The property must be your primary residence. You need to establish residency in the area within 18 months of the purchase. - **No Other Primary Residence in Italy:** You cannot already own another property in Italy that you’re using as a primary residence. - **Property Use:** The property must be used as your personal residence and not for commercial purposes. I hope this helps :-)

@@bluevistaproperties yes, thanks. The 7 percent tax jurisdiction is very important to me.

Yes, that was a tough one. I’ve had many beautiful meals in both. If you find the authentic places, not the tourist traps, the food is amazing in both. That’s what makes it actually so difficult to choose! Thanks for commenting and I can tell you’re passionate about Greece!

Yes, and if you go off season, it’s crazy how not busy it is. And I have found prices reasonable, restaurants, even hotels, as long as you avoid the most touristy places or high season!

It takes about a year, however keep in mind time for permitting and if you need to do all the architectural work and designs. And you will need to be on site often to choose the materials, etc. So it can take quite a bit longer, and depends on your builder. With regards to the cost, it’s quite difficult as really depends on the location and access and type of house you’re building. But around $3000 to $3500 per square meter. But you’d need to really check with the builder.

Hello, in light of the many real estate investments we have, we decided to focus ourselves and not be spread across too many projects, especially as we are financing them ourselves. We decided also to put the Zabrdje lot for sale, to get financing for other projects. We have also other ventures that have taken our time, and meant we also had to stagger more some of the projects. We’re still very excited about Montenegro, we just need to postpone somewhat some of the plans. I hope this answers your question.

Yes, somehow when we drove around Sicily it felt so much larger, maybe because the distances between key attractions required much more driving, while within 25 minutes in Sardinia we would have like 10 to 15 different beaches and 1 to 3 towns we could visit. In Sicily we would drive quite a long ways between each area that was highly recommended. So apologies for that mistake.

Yes, some people don’t mind being further from the sea, it really depends on what people are looking for. But I hear you. I personally like also to be within 20min of many beaches.

Prices have gone up a lot, in particular in the most desirable places. However, you can still find deals if your willing to be a little further away. But they might not rent as well, so depends on your objectives. Are you buying to then do short term rental? Or for capital appreciation? Or to own a place in the sun?

@@bluevistaproperties both for short term rental and capital appreciation. I would say capital appreciation takes the lead.

This lot has sold, but Massimo knows of other lots that are available and that you won’t find on real estate websites, because he personally knows the owners. If you are interested send me an e-mail with the type of land or property you are looking for.

Yes, for us it was just too expensive. You could get amazing deals if you’re willing to be 30 minutes away. But Costa Smeralda is beautiful if you have the budget!

Yes, he is a true artisan, and very passionate about his work. You can really feel this. He also won’t compromise, he will argue if he believes you are doing something that does not make sense. That’s one thing we love about him!

Thank you for the note. Yes, such a beautiful country!

Thank you very much for your comment! Glad you liked the video!

Bonjour, vous pouvez m’envoyer un e-mail à info@bluevistaproperities.com et je vous envoie les coordonnées de Massimo :-)

Thank you for your note. You can reach me at into@bluevistaproperties.com - please give me some time to respond as I’ve been extremely busy :-)

​@@bluevistaproperties typo. Should be 'info...'

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a comprehensive message. Yes, I agree that it’s not all perfect, and maybe I should do a video about the pros and cons. From a pure investment opportunity, I saw houses for sale in Perast, in a UNESCO heritage city, in stone with terrace and sea view for €350k. My assessment is that house should be worth minimum €1.2M based on market prices and other country comps, with the potential in the future to be worth even more. Within two years similar properties were at €700K, so there was an opportunity the to buy very cheap in a beautiful country. I have purchased in many countries around the world, and the process in Montenegro was one of the smoothest. I like the fact that it’s a small country with a low population. With just over 600k inhabitants, it’s much easier to fix problems if you have a strong revenue from tourism. But I agree roads are an issue, and it is definitely not perfect. That’s also why prices were so low. It’s still possible to find great deals. When I was in Costa Rica 10 years ago telling people to buy in Guiones, where I purchased, many people gave me all the reasons not to buy, prices had gone up, Costa Rica was nice but also had many issues. Those who did buy saw a 3X on their investments. But money is not everything, I actually love going to Montenegro. I have been on holiday with my kids and travelled all over, then multiple other trips, and every time I loved it. I meant amazing people, I felt safe, prices were low. But as you say, limited selection of organic food and overpriced, I just believe this will get fixed over the mid term and will change. That is my experience when you go early on a country where there are still a lot of issues. But it’s risky, what if it does not get better? That is why prices are so much lower. But again, thank you for your comment and for helping to show that it is definitely not all perfect and there are also many not so great things to consider!

@@bluevistaproperties There is no perfect place in the world, they all have their pros and cons. I live in Dubai for 20 years and bought property when everybody said Dxb is finished (2009) and now it has doubled in price. Dubai has no significant nature and the tech crazyness is alarming but on the other hand it is very safe from street crime and has 10 lane highways in top condition all over the country and the supermarkets are as big as all of Tivat city combined (and cheaper!). Montenegro will eventually be swallowed up by EU and become super expensive. My impression is that many locals aren't so happy about all the foreigners trampling over their land. I look at the world from a Biblical worldview and see things that most other people either don't see or dismiss as "not such a problem"... A tiny country with a billion $ loan for a tofu-dreg Chinese built bridge going nowhere has a huge problem and the tax rate will not stay at 9% once they join EU (with forced digital ID and CBDC fake digital money). Also with the coming "great reset" orchestrated by the parasitic elite investments will all go to zero for those who have them now... WEF: "You will own NOTHING and be happy"! This is an age old plan and will come to fruition but those who do not read/study the Bible will not see what's coming upon the entire world.

Grazie per il tuo messaggio e sono felice che ti sia piaciuto il video. Puoi contattarmi all'indirizzo info@bluevistaproperties.com e posso metterti in contatto con Massimo :-)

Hello, wow, that’s a big and great question. And one of the most frequent ones I get…and the answer is… it depends. :-) Let me explain why. You should start by asking yourself these 4 questions. They are key to deciding where to buy in Sardinia. 1. What is your budget? And how important is to get a return on your investment, the rental yield, or is it not as key? 2. What are your goals? Financial or also Personal? Will use yourself or rent only in the summer? Retire there? Or go a few months per year? Then, depending on your goals and how you plan to use yourself the property: 3. What’s important to you, what do you love? Beaches, nature or proximity to towns or even being in a city. Do you need high end amenities, fancy restaurants, nice shops? 4. How important is access and distance to airport? I’ll cover briefly just the first question related to your budget, linked also to if you plan to rent or not, and how important it is for you to get a higher revenue or occupancy. I’ll sort by the most popular areas and share approx cost per square meter. Areas good for rentals (and tend to drive higher rental revenue): • Costa Smeralda (Northern Sardinia) • Known for luxury properties and high-end tourism. • Attracts wealthy tourists, leading to high rental yields. • Cost per square meter: €6,000 - €8,000. • Cagliari (Southern Sardinia) • The capital city, offering a mix of cultural attractions and modern amenities. • Consistently high rental yields due to year-round appeal. • Cost per square meter: €2,500 - €4,500. • Alghero (Northwest Sardinia) • Popular with European tourists, especially from Spain and the UK. • Good balance of high occupancy rates and reasonable property prices. • Cost per square meter: €3,000 - €5,000. • Villasimius (Southern Sardinia) • A popular beach destination with high summer occupancy. • Offers good rental yields due to high demand during peak season. • Cost per square meter: €3,000 - €4,500. • San Teodoro (Northeastern Sardinia) • Known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife. • High rental yields in summer due to influx of young tourists. • Cost per square meter: €3,500 - €5,000. Remote areas (e.g., Central Sardinia, inland villages): Much lower cost per square meter (€1,000 - €2,000) but lower rental yields and occupancy rates. Ideal for those seeking tranquility and long-term investment potential. High Tourist Areas and Occupancy Rates: • Costa Smeralda: High summer occupancy. • Cagliari: Year-round high occupancy. • Villasimius: High summer occupancy. • Alghero: High summer occupancy. • San Teodoro: High summer occupancy. And this is just coveting the first question :-) So lots to consider. I recommend taking two weeks in June or September and traveling all over the island to get a sense! Then deciding which you liked best based on your own unique set of criteria. I hope this was useful, wishing you all the best on your Sardinia Real Estate Adventure :-) Nathan

@@bluevistaproperties what an amazing reply thank you Nathan. I will explore more and make decisions

Hello, it’s difficult to provide as the prices have gone up significantly. Many areas the prices doubled in three years, so you could make a very good ROI. Now you’ll be buying at a higher base price. Still, there are great deals to be found, it just means you have to spend more time researching and you won’t get probably as much capital appreciation in such a short period of time.

Thank you so much for your comment. I’m glad you liked it. A bit different and long as I tell my story :-) It warms my heart to hear when people say they liked it!

Yes, between the climate, the healthy food, the slower pace of life, I think it’s a perfect place to live a very long time :-)

Thank you for your comment. I’ve always avoided to buy in countries or municipalities that have title issues. For instance Mexico, Peru. Maybe parts of Montenegro. The biggest issue from my experience buying in key areas with a good cadaster and paper work on ownership has been about building permits and if land is buildable and what the rules are. This is the area I think people can have serious issues. I met realtors trying to sell me land or partially built houses that did not have the right paper work and saying “don’t worry, you can get it legalized”. The great news is I had a super trustworthy lawyer who did all the paper work research and was able to stay clear from any land that was not 100% buildable! But definitely it’s maybe not for everyone. I have found that if you buy in countries that are under priced versus comps around the world then you are obviously going to take a certain level of risk. That is also why prices are lower. So it’s a bit of a risk vs reward vs future potential calculation. Thanks though for the perspective as I’m sure some people would agree with you and prefer to go about renting.

Hi, can you reach out to me on e-mail at info@bluevistaproperties.com and we can exchange contact details and so I can understand better what you are looking for and how I might support! Looking forward to hearing back from you.

All good points! We discussed these with my wife who seemed to vote more for Amalfi while I was leaning toward Santorini. Thanks for watching and for your comments!

Thank you for your kind words!

I imagine it’s a lot cheaper !

Yes, Egypt has some beautiful beaches. I am not familiar with how easy it is for foreigners to buy real estate. But feel free to share here some links to the best beaches so people who see your comment can check as well those sites. I’m all for beautiful places, I just share the ones that I know or have visited. Egypt is on my list for a future trip!

I tend to use the real estate platform aggregators which have listings from all companies, like www.idealista.it which lets you search by area, town, or by selecting on a map. I find this the best way to see what is out there. If I’m looking at a specific city, then I’ll research just that city and check out the Italian sites that come up with listings for that city. I hope this helps!

Thank you, glad you like the video!

Great, glad it was helpful!

Amazing, my recommendation is just be careful if you go in July and August as it can get packed. If you go June or September you’ll have a very different experience without the amount of people that come over the two summer months. Just my point of view. Do let me know what you think when you go!

@@bluevistaproperties Thanks a million for the tip, you are the best ♥️

Thank you for your note. What is great with Massimo is that every house is different, he really takes pride in his work, and works only with talented local teams and artisans. Glad you liked it!

Sì, puoi trovare anche rovine o case che necessitano di molte ristrutturazioni. Dipende davvero dal tuo budget e da quanto lavoro di ristrutturazione sei disposto a fare.

Thank you for your comment. It’s still not fully finished, the owner just moved in not long before I did the video so she’s planning to make some changes. But thanks for watching and sharing your feedback.

Hi Gianfranco, thank you for your note! Glad you liked it. Yes, I also like modern homes but I find in Sardinia it’s nice to have something that fits so well in the surroundings. I am looking for some trust worthy English speaking realtors in Sardinia. You can reach out to me at info@bluevistaproperties.com Happy to discuss opportunities :-)

PS does BVP do properties in Bali?

Thank you, it means a lot when I hear that people like you enjoy the videos. :-)

Thank you, glad you like it. Massimo has amazing taste and it’s nice to find an architect builder who has a vision and who builds every house to be unique!

Thank you, happy you enjoyed the video!

Thank you for your comment, glad you liked the video. I’ll share your comment with Massimo, he takes a lot of pride in his work.

Thank you for your comment! Glad you enjoyed it.