COSTS INCURRED BY THE PURCHASER
There is no Property Transfer Tax for buyers.

Buyers Legal Fees - Approx. 2 – 2.5% of the purchase price (plus 17.5% VAT).
1% stamp duty

OFF SHORE MORTGAGES

Local Mortgage Repayment Time - Up to 30 Years or until the borrower reaches 65 years of age.
Non-National mortgage Down Payment - Usually between 30 to 50%
Non-National Mortgage Repayment Time - A maximum of 15 years

Mortgage Commitment Fee and Negotiation Fee - Ranges from 0.5% to 3%.
Life Insurance - Required if you need a mortgage.
Annual Property Insurance - 0.4% for a residence, 0.6% for commercial and 0.9% for hotels. 

Other things such as location, value and use of the property can affect these rates.