Each buyer has a different set of criteria, but certainly the following list should help you consider some questions to ask.
· Is the land freehold (not all land in Niseko is freehold)?
· What is the zoning of the land, and what implications does that have?
· What are the building code guidelines for this area and this zoning?
· Who is the vendor?
· How long has the vendor owned the property?
· Why is the vendor selling?
· Consider whether you are concerned about capital growth potential, financial returns, or a combination of the two.
· Check carefully for comparable sales of similar properties.
· Ask for a summary of the vendor’s concerns, often you can achieve a better price by tailoring your offer to meet their needs (deposit size, settlement period and so on).
· What are the total costs you are committing to (commissions, taxes, stamp duty, body corporate fees and the like)?
