When looking for a Moroccan estate agent you will find that many have multi-lingual staff who are used to dealing with British investors. This is almost as important as them being reputable because you will need to be able to communicate clearly and directly when it comes to the type of property you are looking for and the budget which you have available to spend. The agents in Morocco will be very knowledgeable about particular areas that you want to look at and will be able to answer any questions you may have.

The Moroccan process of buying property is similar to that of France, and both use a notary system. However, don't be fooled into thinking this means that you don’t need to employ a solicitor. It is always advisable to have a solicitor in addition to the notary. If you do this, then the process is more likely to run smoothly.

Moroccan property currently comes with VAT which is 20%, however this fee is usually included within the sale price – a good reason to offer lower than the asking price! Always ask your estate agent to advise you on the sort of offer that they believe will be accepted by the seller, and also try to find out whether the seller is in a hurry to sell or if the property has been on the market for a long time; as these are all factors which can mean the property sells at a lower price that what is being asked.

The role of the estate agent in Morocco is much the same as anywhere in the world, however there are lots of companies within the UK which have links to agents in Morocco and they will be happy to recommend and put you in touch with somebody who can help you find your dream home.

Start your hunt for a home in Morocco here…
If you’re searching for a Moroccan property, a good place to start is the Morocco Buying Guide’s new property search facility. To start your search now visit
http://www.moroccobuyingguide.com/content/morocco-properties