This small country with a population of 10 million people is located in Northern Africa, bordering Algeria and Libya, occupying the Eastern part of the Atlas Mountains and the Northern part of the Sahara Desert, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, and has a long coastline.
Tunisia – is an amazing country with a long and rich history and oriental peculiarities.
Since 1000 BC the territory of present Tunisia has been an integral part of the Mediterranean civilization and many significant events took place in this place.
It all started when the Phoenicians established a number of cities, the most famous and significant of which was Carthage. This city was one of the major ports and cultural centers of that time and was subsequently conquered and destroyed by the great Roman Empire. In the 7th century AD Arabs came on the territory of Tunisia and founded a trading settlement, bringing their culture and religion. That is why the customs and traditions of the Tunisians took shape under the influence of Islamic canons, but in normal life the influence of European civilization was considerable. Especially France influenced Tunisia a lot, because starting from 1880's Tunisia has long been a French colony.
The country is famous for its unique treatment and rejuvenation of the body by salt sea water - the method of thalassotherapy, exclusive cuisine, figs and olive oil, dry wine, fig vodka "Buch" and fig-liquor "Tibarin".

Tunisia – is an agrarian country with a developing industry. Economy of Tunisia is in the process of reformation after the decades of depression. As a result, after mild but sustained growth in the present it have reached the 36th place in the world ranking.

Economy of Tunisia is closed from the outside world and this fact gives it a great stability. World financial crisis practically doesn't have any influence on Tunisian economy. And this fact has already attracted a lot of investors, including those who wishes to buy real estate.
Basically most developers have focused on several floor low houses with all modern conveniences. Such objects as villas, townhouses and apartments in Tunisia are easy to find on the secondary market. But in the areas of Hammamet and Sousse is better to buy any property that is available for sale. The fact is that in late 2010 the new airport will be built here, and the cost of real estate in these areas will increase greatly.

Typical buyers of real estate in Tunisia are private investors and foreign companies. Private investors buy property for rent, and companies try to sell its profitable. Many factors can influence the appeal of the Tunisian real estate market. One such factor is the high yield market rent. In fact, renting out real estate can not only make good money, but also return the invested funds. The fact is that Tunisia's neighbor countries have no tourist infrastructure. Thus, Tunisia has no competitors.

But we must mention that real estate market in Tunisia is still very and very young. Until the beginning of 2008, foreigners could not buy property in Tunisia, but everything has changed.
After getting the independence from France, Tunisia began an energetic process of reforms, including privatization of state enterprises. There have been liberalized system of trade and finance, cooperatives were eliminated, private land ownership and entrepreneurship, have been actively promoted. The main economic sector in Tunisia is agriculture, the main directions of which is the cultivation and sale of such crops as: dates, grain, olives and olive oil. Besides a small amount of oil and phosphates produced in Tunisia and partial export of them provide the country with so needed foreign currency. But perhaps the biggest source of income for this North African country is tourism.

Tunisia attracts tourists from all over the world. In this country you can find everything you need for a rest - gentle sun, sea, sandy beaches, comfortable hotels, natural and historical monuments.
The climate of Tunisia - Mediterranean subtropical in the north and along the coast and tropical desert in the south and internal areas. The average January temperature is +10 ° C in the north and +21 ° C in the south, in July +26 ° C in the north and +33 ° C in the south. Summer heat is tempered on the coast by sea breeze, so subjectively seems cooler than it really is. In the desert night, frosts are frequent, even in spring and autumn, although the daytime temperature during this period can reach +25... +27 ° C.
Best time to visit the country is from September to November and from March to June.

The temperature of the sea, even in October, does not fall below 20 degrees, and this fact, combined with sandy beaches along the coast, creates the perfect conditions for swimming and sunbathing. Resort town in the coastal zone of a great multitude, and every city has its own special feature. So, Sousse, with its numerous casinos and discos, famous for its nightlife. Monastir with convenient proximity to the main international airport in the region, and Mahdia is perfect for the followers of quiet secluded holiday. His most green and beautiful resort in Tunisia - Hammamet. Most tourists come here to combine a traditional beach holiday with wellness treatments.

Holidays in Tunisia - it's not only beautiful white beaches Gebre and Mahdi, the azure coast of Hammamet and Sousse blue expanse, but the green oasis and the yellow sands of the Sahara, in which you can travel on camels and even have a ride on a special board - sandbord.
Since 1998, between Russia and Tunisia signed an agreement on visa-free regime for tourists. For entry into the country requires a passport, which expires no earlier than three months after leaving the country, also you will need a travel voucher. According to this principle, the entry is allowed per month. If you come to the country by private invitation, it will require a visa at the consulate.

As already mentioned the rich history of the country and a developed tourist infrastructure makes Tunisia not only a great place to relax, but also a great place for the purchase.

The process of buying your property in Tunisia though is simple, but requires knowledge of certain subtleties. Therefore it is better not to make deals without consulting with specialists.
The process of buying property in Tunisia is standard - after selecting the object purchaser reserves behind him, then is the final contract of sale. A special feature of the Tunisian property market is the fact that legal tenure necessary permission from the authorities. Issued a permit from several months to a year, and during its registration no restrictions on the use of the property are imposed. If in the process of resolution of any problems - and it happens in exceptional cases - the money will be returned to the buyer.

Property tax paid in Tunisia when buying is around 1% of the value of real estate (regardless of property value).
Besides taxes, spending will contain:
1. The annual tax on real estate - is € 4 per 1 square meter.
2. Annual contributions to the pool, gardening, beach, paths or other facilities (if any) in the complex - 150 - 300 € / Year
3. Electricity - 0,06 € / kW
4. Water - 0,2 € / m 3
5. Gas - 0,4 € / m3
6. Phone - connection fee of about 60 €

With the purchase of real estate in Tunisia, for example buildings under construction, the investor is insured against the possible risks - cost of the project is not paid directly to the developer, but to a special bank account, access to which the developer receives only upon delivery of the object when all the buyers of apartments or villas receive documents on his property.
When buying property in Tunisia, you will receive a residence permit valid for 1 year, which can then be extended.
Foreigners have a right to buy property in Tunisia, in their own name, without opening the company.