Despite the global pandemic ravaging the world’s economy left and right, the demand for waterfront properties hasn’t gone – in fact, it’s quite the opposite. Now that staying at a hotel has become somewhat dangerous and mingling with tourists could potentially land you in a hospital, people are looking for safer vacation options. Waterfront homes offer the perfect solution: you get both secure privacy and a beautiful location to spend your trips. 

But owning anything that isn’t landlocked can be a little tricky for the inexperienced. If you’re intent on buying some time in the near future, there are specific things that you need to keep in mind to make a truly sound investment. Today we’re going to talk about what they are. 

Don’t get distracted by the sights 

As long as the view is good, I’m buying the house! – don’t get caught in this trap. A lot of people dream about owning a nice home by the beach, and this can make them blind to the flaws of the actual property. There’s more to the estate than just having a nice view, and you need to carefully examine everything about it before you make a decision. 

The truth is, as lovely as it is to live next to the water, these properties can be more difficult to maintain because high moisture can lead to things like corrosion, mildew, rotting of wood, or mold. Keep all of this in mind when looking at your future estate.  

Invest in luxury estates

In general, it’s always a good idea to invest in luxury estates if you plan to rent the property out (or just want a sophisticated, opulent home for yourself). Finding exclusive waterfront properties in the Mediterranean is a particularly good idea because they are in demand, and there are so many gorgeous options to choose from. 

One thing we’d recommend to anyone is to always invest in quality when it comes to real estate and stay away with timeshare.  Even in highly sought-after locations, timeshares invariably lose value and if you already have, selling timeshares might be a great option.

Hire professionals to make an inspection

Have you owned waterfront property before? If not, it might be a good idea to hire someone who knows more about it than you do, just to ensure you don’t get swindled or talked into accepting a bad deal. It’s a good idea to hire a real estate agent who specializes in waterfront properties because they’ll know what to look for and how to get you a really good deal. 

It’s also possible that the agent will know more about the locals and could even introduce you to someone who lives in the area. This way you’ll be able to get the first-hand experience from someone who knows what they’re talking about. 

Consider all the costs

As we’ve mentioned before, water tends to be damaging to materials like metal and wood, so consider the maintenance costs of your estate before you purchase it. If the property faces harsh conditions of any kind you need to know about it, and you also need to know what’s involved in taking care of it and decide whether this is something you’ll be able to deal with or not. 

It’s always a good idea to carefully inspect the surrounding area as well, particularly the water around the home. While the house itself might be well made and give you a perfect view of the harbor, maybe the water surrounding it is full of muck and debris. In general, landlocked houses have the benefit of potential landscaping – if your backyard isn’t appealing, just call a landscaper and they can help you change it. It might be more difficult to make any changes to the water itself. 

Get good insurance

Waterfront properties might have a higher insurance cost because they are at a higher risk of a flood. When shopping for financial products, make sure to really explore your options and ask about every little detail before you settle for the insurance agency to get the best possible price from the deal. 

To summarize – inspect the property closely with the help of a good agent, research the surrounding area, invest in luxury estates, and carefully calculate all of the costs before you sign any contracts. As long as you approach this with a more methodical eye you’re likely to get in on a good deal and purchase the perfect property for your needs.