Plus: Banking In Uruguay | Getting Your Money Out Of Ecuador Uruguay still leads the pack for a large number of overseas property buyers, with good reason. In many ways the Montevideo neighborhood of Punta Carretas exemplifies what brings people to Uruguay and why they stay. Since 2004, Uruguay’s property market has been one of […]
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“Imagine yourself sitting on this veranda each afternoon, watching the sun sink into the horizon straight out there,” said my real estate agent. “The orientation of this unit couldn’t be better.” I glanced down at my compass—something I always carry when looking at real estate—and saw we were facing south. That doesn’t bode well for
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During the past eight years, I’ve spent hundreds of days and thousands of car miles traveling in Northeast Brazil—the region extending from the state of Bahia in the south, to the city of São Luís in the north. Everyone has their favorite city in the Northeast, the most popular of which include Salvador, João Pessoa,
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Plus: Maceió…Are You Stupid? US$1=R$2.24 Brazilian reais Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, The Brazilian city of Natal is marked by its miles-long crescent beach, protected by a giant dune that shelters it from the onshore winds. The adjacent waters are calm, clear, warm, and fairly shallow. The cafes, restaurants, and nightlife are renowned throughout Europe
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US$1=R$2.24 Brazilian reais, Palm-studded sandy beaches, warm turquoise waters, and a great property market…this pretty much sums up my first impression of Maceió, Brazil. And after spending a few days in this city, it only got better as we explored the fine dining, beachside bars, and the wild and beautiful coast that runs north and
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Two countries that rise to the top in any conversation about Latin America are Colombia and Chile. They both get high marks for their property markets, economic performance, lifestyles, and geographic diversity. Colombia and Chile share some common ground, but they’re different in many ways. Let’s compare these top two destinations head-to-head. The Property Markets
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Panama enjoys one of the world’s booming economies, with its role as the Americas’ business hub still rapidly expanding. I’m writing to you today about an opportunity to make a property investment in Panama City, with an increasing forecast yield of 6% to 9.4%. The developer is also offering a couple of financing options and
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Plus: Where investment yield properties can establish residency June 3, 2014 Medellín, Colombia Operating a rental property abroad can provide you with a nice income stream—perhaps a non-dollar income stream—with little hassle on your part. But it can also be a stressful experience that brings headaches and disappointing yields. And there’s one major factor that
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US$1=1,904 Colombian pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, Capital gains of 10%…rental income of another 6%…and developer co-investment returns of up to 22% annually. These are the numbers that caught my attention for this property in Bogota. Let me give you the details. Colombia is the third largest economy in Latin America, after Brazil and
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Plus: Can I live here for US$730 per month? All properties in this article are priced in U.S. dollars. I’m writing today to tell you about a limited-inventory opportunity that just came onto the market. If you’re interested, you can save up to 25% (as much as US$30,000) as an Overseas Property Alert reader—if you’re
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