The cozy coastal town, a warm climate and low property prices make
Nova Scotia, a province in eastern Canada, the perfect place to relax.
In times when the summer in Europe was sunny and carefree, and students all day to play with your friends without the supervision of parents, we have long had passed. Because of the threat of crime and reckless drivers on the roads, even the most freedom-loving children spend holidays in summer camps or at home playing video games and not in nature.
It is not the case in Nova Scotia. In this small province in eastern Canada if you plunge into the atmosphere of 50 years ago. During rush hour on local roads passing no more than five cars per square mile (2.5 sq. Km), there are only 50 people (for comparison, in Moscow, they - 10 thousand. Per 1 sq. Km), strangers are different politeness and friendliness. One has only to ask for directions, and several passers-by will be able to help and suggest. Summers are much hotter than it might seem: the province is on the same latitude as Bordeaux in France (and here, too, the development of wine), and in July and August the temperature is almost 30 degrees Celsius. But the best in Nova Scotia - prices: home for summer vacation on the shores of the ocean will cost only 200 thousand. Euro.
"There often buy real estate, more than is available. European way of life is not to blame or something to move away from him, but why not spend some time in paradise "- said Tim Harris, director of Tradewinds Realty. The main office is located in London, with 40 intermediaries operating in the market of Nova Scotia.
British retirees Paul and Pat Vikington have already discovered the Canadian province. In March, they bought a house with three bedrooms in the neighborhood of Shelburne, on the southern coast of the peninsula of Nova Scotia, just 147 thousand. Euro. "We are tired of the UK - is too expensive and noisy - says 57-year-old Paul, a former accountant. - In Canada, the wonderful people they are greeted when you just walk down the street. Here, straight from the windows of the house you can watch the whales, rather than to contemplate the London ring. " Vikingtonov couple also owns property in Florida: they intend to operate between the US and Canada, and only occasionally call in a double cabin in Cambridgeshire to see his family and friends.
It is the southern coast, from Halifax, the provincial capital, in the west to Yarmouth in the east - the most popular among foreigners. Here there are charming villages near the ocean, such as Lunenburg, similar simultaneously on Cornwall fishing villages and towns near the fjords of Norway, and long sandy beaches, such as the White Point in the County of Queens. The farther away from Halifax, the cheaper square footage. Real estate on the lake is less than that of the ocean.
Dave and Katherine Young, owner of the hotel in the town Hongbo in the north of Yorkshire, in 2004 purchased a cottage with two bedrooms on the south coast, near Liverpool in Canadian lake Ponhuk, just 87 thousand. Euro. They come here at least once a year with their children, six-year and four-year Isobel Matthew. "This is a great vacation for the whole family - said Dave, - It is quiet, calm, no one bothers. We like the fair, taking place not far from here. "
Will be available in the area enough. Who is the beach resort of White Point on the south coast being built 11 objects. Two bedroom house with total area of 111.5 square meters. m is around 321 thousand. euro. When the owners are away, the administration has the right to resort to hand over a house to rent. A similar scheme operates in the neighboring Deep Cove, where three-bedroom houses on the pier is estimated at 194 thousand. Euros and above. Property Sold agency Tradewinds Realty.
Fans of urban life can be bought for 255 thousand. Euro mansion in good condition in Lunenburg and Mahon Bay. The older an object is, the less it costs: Claussen Walters firm sells 75-year-old house in Lunenburg with two bedrooms for just 121 thousand. Euro.
The most expensive property in the province - in Chester, which attracts celebrities and prestigious sports lovers. The city was founded in 1759: Now there are golf courses and yacht club, and every summer at their summer residence attracts vacationers. Writer and businessman Christopher Michael Ondaatje has gained close to the whole island; Hollywood star Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore also owned houses here.
Properties for sale oceanfront in Chester is rare and is not less than 1.28 million euros. However, older homes are readily available. The agency Land & Sea to be repaired sells three-bedroom house for only 153 thousand. Euro.
Those who want to be a pioneer, to get something unusual, take a look at the north coast. Wide spaces, warm sea to the north of the US states of North and South Carolina, ideal for swimming, and low prices for items near the ocean make the region popular with European consumers: it is much quieter than the busy south coast.
The objects in this part of the province are smaller and cheaper than in the South: a new house with four bedrooms and sea view costs about 158 thousand. Euro. If you are willing to spend to force repairs, for a relatively small amount, you can rebuild the top floor or attic. Tradewinds Realty company just sold to a foreign buyer an old farm with a plot of 384.5 square meters. m for only 157 thousand. euro. The new owner has decided to renovate the house entirely: to change the wiring, pipes, bath panels, roof and foundation - that cost him 77 thousand. Euro.
A short distance away is the island of Cape Breton Island, connected to the mainland by a causeway and is famous for beautiful scenery. "Cape Breton - the most picturesque part of the province," - says Kilmeny Fane-Saunders, head of the agency Second Home Nova Scotia, founded in June to work with British customers. In less than 100 thousand. Euros you can buy about 8 sq. M. m plot. Finished building on the shore of a lake or the ocean will cost from 380 to 450 thousand. Euro.
If a picturesque view is more important than proximity to the ocean, you should pay attention to the Annapolis Valley and Gasper. Here grow apples and grapes: every other object - a farm with a barn, a farmyard, horses and orchard.
Among the hills and vegetated valleys picturesque towns: Vulfvill where the Acadia University, Berwick, apple capital of the province, Annapolis Royal, in 2004 declared "the most comfortable settlement in the world" as a result of LivCom, competitions within the framework of the United Nations on environment medium. "Many people like the atmosphere of this place - says Mrs. Fane-Saunders - beautiful nature combined with the grandeur of the old buildings."
The expert says that the house for the whole family with four bedrooms and a plot of 8 thousand sq. M. m near one of the main towns of the province can be bought for 191 thousand. euro. Agency Lakeland Realty, sells an object three-bedroom, 140 sq. M. m of land overlooking the River Avon for only 114 thousand. euro.
What else to keep in mind? The purchase process is simple enough, like the rest of life in Nova Scotia. Agents can show any object of the market, including proposals from private sellers. All taxes are paid by the seller. For the purchase of real estate by foreigners There are no restrictions: You can also get a mortgage of up to 65% of project cost.
When buying in the primary market, the buyer pays the combined sales tax (the Canadian VAT) 13% sometimes it works and the purchase of land. And may apply a tax on the transfer of ownership (analogue stamp duty) in the amount of 0,5-1.5%.
If a suitable property can not be found, the best way - to buy land for development: land cost about 12.7 thousand. Euros, the construction costs of 849 euros per square meter. All this means one thing: here you can easily get away for the summer to enjoy the peace and tranquility.
In times when the summer in Europe was sunny and carefree, and students all day to play with your friends without the supervision of parents, we have long had passed. Because of the threat of crime and reckless drivers on the roads, even the most freedom-loving children spend holidays in summer camps or at home playing video games and not in nature.
It is not the case in Nova Scotia. In this small province in eastern Canada if you plunge into the atmosphere of 50 years ago. During rush hour on local roads passing no more than five cars per square mile (2.5 sq. Km), there are only 50 people (for comparison, in Moscow, they - 10 thousand. Per 1 sq. Km), strangers are different politeness and friendliness. One has only to ask for directions, and several passers-by will be able to help and suggest. Summers are much hotter than it might seem: the province is on the same latitude as Bordeaux in France (and here, too, the development of wine), and in July and August the temperature is almost 30 degrees Celsius. But the best in Nova Scotia - prices: home for summer vacation on the shores of the ocean will cost only 200 thousand. Euro.
"There often buy real estate, more than is available. European way of life is not to blame or something to move away from him, but why not spend some time in paradise "- said Tim Harris, director of Tradewinds Realty. The main office is located in London, with 40 intermediaries operating in the market of Nova Scotia.
British retirees Paul and Pat Vikington have already discovered the Canadian province. In March, they bought a house with three bedrooms in the neighborhood of Shelburne, on the southern coast of the peninsula of Nova Scotia, just 147 thousand. Euro. "We are tired of the UK - is too expensive and noisy - says 57-year-old Paul, a former accountant. - In Canada, the wonderful people they are greeted when you just walk down the street. Here, straight from the windows of the house you can watch the whales, rather than to contemplate the London ring. " Vikingtonov couple also owns property in Florida: they intend to operate between the US and Canada, and only occasionally call in a double cabin in Cambridgeshire to see his family and friends.
It is the southern coast, from Halifax, the provincial capital, in the west to Yarmouth in the east - the most popular among foreigners. Here there are charming villages near the ocean, such as Lunenburg, similar simultaneously on Cornwall fishing villages and towns near the fjords of Norway, and long sandy beaches, such as the White Point in the County of Queens. The farther away from Halifax, the cheaper square footage. Real estate on the lake is less than that of the ocean.
Dave and Katherine Young, owner of the hotel in the town Hongbo in the north of Yorkshire, in 2004 purchased a cottage with two bedrooms on the south coast, near Liverpool in Canadian lake Ponhuk, just 87 thousand. Euro. They come here at least once a year with their children, six-year and four-year Isobel Matthew. "This is a great vacation for the whole family - said Dave, - It is quiet, calm, no one bothers. We like the fair, taking place not far from here. "
Will be available in the area enough. Who is the beach resort of White Point on the south coast being built 11 objects. Two bedroom house with total area of 111.5 square meters. m is around 321 thousand. euro. When the owners are away, the administration has the right to resort to hand over a house to rent. A similar scheme operates in the neighboring Deep Cove, where three-bedroom houses on the pier is estimated at 194 thousand. Euros and above. Property Sold agency Tradewinds Realty.
Fans of urban life can be bought for 255 thousand. Euro mansion in good condition in Lunenburg and Mahon Bay. The older an object is, the less it costs: Claussen Walters firm sells 75-year-old house in Lunenburg with two bedrooms for just 121 thousand. Euro.
The most expensive property in the province - in Chester, which attracts celebrities and prestigious sports lovers. The city was founded in 1759: Now there are golf courses and yacht club, and every summer at their summer residence attracts vacationers. Writer and businessman Christopher Michael Ondaatje has gained close to the whole island; Hollywood star Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore also owned houses here.
Properties for sale oceanfront in Chester is rare and is not less than 1.28 million euros. However, older homes are readily available. The agency Land & Sea to be repaired sells three-bedroom house for only 153 thousand. Euro.
Those who want to be a pioneer, to get something unusual, take a look at the north coast. Wide spaces, warm sea to the north of the US states of North and South Carolina, ideal for swimming, and low prices for items near the ocean make the region popular with European consumers: it is much quieter than the busy south coast.
The objects in this part of the province are smaller and cheaper than in the South: a new house with four bedrooms and sea view costs about 158 thousand. Euro. If you are willing to spend to force repairs, for a relatively small amount, you can rebuild the top floor or attic. Tradewinds Realty company just sold to a foreign buyer an old farm with a plot of 384.5 square meters. m for only 157 thousand. euro. The new owner has decided to renovate the house entirely: to change the wiring, pipes, bath panels, roof and foundation - that cost him 77 thousand. Euro.
A short distance away is the island of Cape Breton Island, connected to the mainland by a causeway and is famous for beautiful scenery. "Cape Breton - the most picturesque part of the province," - says Kilmeny Fane-Saunders, head of the agency Second Home Nova Scotia, founded in June to work with British customers. In less than 100 thousand. Euros you can buy about 8 sq. M. m plot. Finished building on the shore of a lake or the ocean will cost from 380 to 450 thousand. Euro.
If a picturesque view is more important than proximity to the ocean, you should pay attention to the Annapolis Valley and Gasper. Here grow apples and grapes: every other object - a farm with a barn, a farmyard, horses and orchard.
Among the hills and vegetated valleys picturesque towns: Vulfvill where the Acadia University, Berwick, apple capital of the province, Annapolis Royal, in 2004 declared "the most comfortable settlement in the world" as a result of LivCom, competitions within the framework of the United Nations on environment medium. "Many people like the atmosphere of this place - says Mrs. Fane-Saunders - beautiful nature combined with the grandeur of the old buildings."
The expert says that the house for the whole family with four bedrooms and a plot of 8 thousand sq. M. m near one of the main towns of the province can be bought for 191 thousand. euro. Agency Lakeland Realty, sells an object three-bedroom, 140 sq. M. m of land overlooking the River Avon for only 114 thousand. euro.
What else to keep in mind? The purchase process is simple enough, like the rest of life in Nova Scotia. Agents can show any object of the market, including proposals from private sellers. All taxes are paid by the seller. For the purchase of real estate by foreigners There are no restrictions: You can also get a mortgage of up to 65% of project cost.
When buying in the primary market, the buyer pays the combined sales tax (the Canadian VAT) 13% sometimes it works and the purchase of land. And may apply a tax on the transfer of ownership (analogue stamp duty) in the amount of 0,5-1.5%.
If a suitable property can not be found, the best way - to buy land for development: land cost about 12.7 thousand. Euros, the construction costs of 849 euros per square meter. All this means one thing: here you can easily get away for the summer to enjoy the peace and tranquility.
