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Property viewing tours - FAQ

The frequently asked questions
and their answers

For all non-viewing-tour FAQ's click here. We also have a search tool to help you locate answers to your questions. And a buyer's guide and also a guided tour that may also help you to find things you are looking for.

How much notice do you ned to arrange my viewing tour?
How does the visit work?
Can you tell me about your special offers when we purchase a property through Fab Homes?
What is the tour itinerary?
There are other companies offering viewing tours - why should I choose Fab Homes?
Do I have to tour for up to 3 days?
Will we have enough time to see all of the properties and areas?
What finances do I need in place to be able to buy a property when I'm on tour?

1. How much notice do you need to arrange my viewing tour?

In an ideal world, two or three weeks. Although we can sometimes squeeze clients in at shorter notice from time to time. (Don't assume we can though. Please check with us first - we'd hate for you to be disappointed.)

2. How does the visit work?

During your visit you will be shown the properties of interest to you from our web site, brochure or property database.

Your own personal sales consultant will also show you around the local area and let you see the amenities available so that you can get a flavour of life in the sun. If there is anything else of interest to you, just ask and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Each country varies slightly so to check out the specific information for your chosen country, go to the Viewing Tours tab at the top of this section.

3. Can you tell me about your special offers when we purchase a property through Fab Homes?

From time to time we offer special deals like flight refunds, cashback when you purchase, refund towards your legal costs etc. Our offers vary according to location, time of year, available property etc.

To find out what's on offer right now, check the viewing tour page for your chosen location where you'll find full details.

4. What is the tour itinerary?

This varies as each tour is truly individual. The itinerary is flexible to suit your requirements and wil vary from 1 - 3 days.

Generally though, a visit will be conducted, broadly as follows:

First Day: When you arrive at your hotel, your personal guide, who has been allocated to you for the duration of your tour, will meet you at the agreed time.

Your guide will take you to see the developments and properties you've requested, stopping for refreshements as necessary. You'll get to see some of the local area so that you can get a feel for your chosen destination.

Second Day: Dependoing upon what you saw the day before, you'll set off to visit any more properties that are of interest to you.

You'll be shown everything that fits your criteria and if time permits, we'll visit some local villages, marinas, beaches and the countryside, too.

Third Day (if applicable) : Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you'll set off to cover any properties you didn't manage to see the previous day, and of course, if you decide there are any you'd like to re-visit, you'll do that as well.

Once you've seen those which match your brief, if you think something is just right, you can select and secure your ideal property.

You'll have the opportunity to talk to professional advisors regarding the legal side of purchasing, opening bank accounts, financing your purchase etc. You can do this at any time during your visit to the developments.

5. There are other companies offering viewing tours - why should I choose Fab Homes?

Here at Fab Homes In The Sun we're acutely aware that you always have a choice and this is too big an investment for you not to want the best possible advice and service. We earn our living helping people like you realise your dreams and we take that seriously.

Did you read our business philosophy? This is a big differentiator between how we operate and how most other businesses in this market place operate.

6. Do I have to tour for up to 3 days?

No. We can be flexible to suit your personal circumstances but of course, actual tour timings will in part be dictated by staff availability.

A one day tour, whilst possible, may be quite intensive and may not give you sufficient time to see all you want. Many purchasers aim for two or three days so that they have the opportunity to cover everything they need to know before making a decision.

7. Will we have enough time to see all of the properties and areas?

Please don't worry that you may not have enough time to see all the properties and areas. It is just as important for us, as it is you, that you are shown everything to enable you to make an informed decision whether you wish to purchase or not.

If you don't like a particular area or property, we can simply carry on to the next location. If you want to go back and look at a property again, just ask.

8. What finances do I need in place to be able to buy a property when I'm on tour?

Once you've selected your home in the sun, you pay a reservation deposit and your chosen property is removed from the market and held in your name. This also fixes the price to safeguard against any price increases.

The deposit required varies from location to location. In the Caribbean a deposit of £1,000 secures your property and is payable by bank transfer or cheque.

In Europe and other locations it is usually in the range £2,000 to £5,000 (3,000€ to 7,500€) and can be paid with a credit card or bank transfer.

For properties in the Caribbean and Salvador, Brazil, you have the option to take 100% financing. This means that once you've paid the reservationfee, you have nothing more to pay until completion.

For all other locations: approximately 4 - 6 weeks after reserving your property, you will be required to pay the first of your stage payments - typically 30% to 50% of the purchase price.

There may be further stage payments throughout the build, typically 20% at each stage payment. The balance is paid on completion, when you take possession of your new property.

The VAT often has to be paid as you go - i.e. with the stage payment(s) and with the final balance payment. Although you may not need to pay it until completion, depending on the location.

On completion you will also have taxes and legal fees to pay. These taxes, legal fees and the VAT vary from country to country but as a rule of thumb, budget approximately 8% to 15% of the purchase price.

See the Buyers Guide link in the main navigation above for additional country-specific advice.

Non-travel-related questions?

Non-travel FAQ

Use our search tool for more answers… or maybe our site map.

Still stuck for an answer? Call or email us.

We strongly advise that you book your viewing tour sooner rather than later as…

The best properties, in the best locations, at the best prices ALWAYS sell quickly. If you delay you may miss either a bargain… or your ideal dream home in the sun.

Book your viewing tour now.