You may have heard that once you leave North America, it's "Buyer Beware". The customary rules and regulations that you've become used to at home don't always exist in other regions of the world. It's up to you, the buyer, to do your due diligence, to ask the right questions, and to be aware of what you are investing in. If you are planning a property purchase overseas, I am part of and have partnered with real estate agents, builders and developers all over the world.