Radio wrote:Jerry,
Obviously you can get a good idea of asking prices from various internet sites. However, to get best value you really have to get yourself over there and devote time to checking out the different areas of town, looking out for private 'For Sale' signs. Buying a re-sale direct from the vendor, cutting out agent's commission, should get you best value, plus in an established area you know exactly what the views are; off-plan you have no idea what could be built in front of you.
I'm inclined to agree with you Radio, I get the impression that there are "tourist" prices and "locals" prices. I have also been told that some Brits return to UK after living there for a while and that these are the properties one should look out for.