with the land and go ahead with negotiations, get a solicitor by your side as the legal proceedings can often be complicated in other countries and they will be able to help you out so that you don't miss details that are vital for what you plan to do with the land. The building process If you are in the situation of not having professionally drawn out plans for your home, then you will need to hire an architect to produce detailed plans that are relevant to the land you've bought and that will stick to the regulations of the country's building laws. The main concern is probably hiring contractors to actually build the house. Look out for reputable companies that have a good track record of building modern buildings and if you want your home to mirror the dcor of the local developments, then get someone who is aware of local building traditions. It may be cheaper in some cases to hire equipment separate to the workforce, so look for local deals on lifting equipment supplies and see if your prices work out better. If it is a large build, you may need some heavy lifting equipment, so remember to budget for such things. Keeping track of the build Make sure that you keep an eye on proceedings and ensure that building is going as planned and to schedule; this might incur more travelling costs, but will be worth for peace of mind. As the build comes to its