Sophia Titley

For Sophia Titley, home is a subjective concept. She was born in Singapore but grew up in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia… and has since lived in Canada, Spain, Colombia, and, most recently, Panama. She studied political science and Spanish at the University of British Columbia, and in her free time enjoys trying new recipes, playing soccer, and salsa dancing.

Sophia Titley

Rare New Launch In Montenegro Projects A 7.7% ROI

Adriatic Sea Coast. Landscape of Petrovac town, Montenegro

I want to alert you to a brand-new launch in Montenegro—one of the markets we’re most excited about in 2024. We think Montenegro is on the brink of greatness. It has jaw-dropping natural beauty, historical charm alongside ultra-modern luxury developments, and easy residency policies. Property prices are affordable, especially compared to neighboring Croatia. And it’s […]

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7 Places Where We’re Scouting Property In 2024

Aerial Drone View of a tropical island with lush jungle in Costa Rica, Isla del Caño

You heard it here first: 2024 is going to be big for global property investors. Key to having a profitable year is identifying emerging markets and staking claims as early as possible. To that end, Lief Simon and his team of international property scouts (including me) are currently planning scouting trips in the markets that

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Property In The World’s Best Places To Retire

Pink and purple flowers frame a sea view in Ortakent, Bodrum, Turkey

Tomorrow’s a big day at Live And Invest Overseas. It’s the day we release our annual Overseas Retirement Index, which reveals our selection of the world’s best places to retire this new year. The 2024 edition of this highly anticipated dispatch features 13 beautiful, welcoming, and safe havens scattered across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

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Is Portugal Property Still A Good Buy In 2024?

Garden with typical holiday apartments in Carvoeiro town, Algarve region, Portugal Property

From record-breaking international interest to the cancellation of the highly popular real estate investment category of its golden visa program, Portugal has had a whirlwind 2023. Does this country still make sense for property investors as we make our way into 2024? We’re putting together an event in April next year that can help you

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5 Countries Where Property Gets You A Plan B Residency

Punta del este Beach, Belize a country with a plan b residency

Yesterday, Lief Simon revealed his top 10 picks for where to go to escape the world’s problems… things like war, climate change, economic collapse, and other issues we can’t foresee. It’s easy to become disheartened when you consider the state of the world… But there’s always a way out. If you’re strategic, you and your

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Tapping Into The U.K.’s Holiday Rental Obsession

A beautiful sunset over the Yorkshire Dales perfect for holiday rentals

I live in London, so when I think about overseas property investment, it’s usually not Yorkshire—a county in Northern England—that comes to mind first… But because I’m based here, I understand how popular holiday rentals are among Brits… Almost a third of the population has stayed in one over the past three years. That’s about

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Free Health Care And Other Fringe Benefits: Where A Property Purchase Comes With More

Buying property overseas Purchase Can Come With Unexpected Benefits

Cash flow and capital appreciation are two main reasons to buy property overseas. But depending on where you make your purchase, your new property could also make you eligible for unexpected fringe benefits. The main one to consider is legal residency in another country. If the country you’re buying in has a residence-by-investment (or golden

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Pros And Cons Of Gated Communities

palm trees over Gated Communities

Most people think they should opt for the culturally authentic when buying real estate in another country. They shun gated communities and private residential developments in favor of local-style homes in areas that aren’t dominated by foreigners because they want to feel like they’re having an immersive experience overseas. They may have some valid (albeit

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Kat’s Investment Journey in the Ultimate Hard Asset

When most people think about investing in property overseas, they think about buying a little beach condo somewhere… a piece of real estate that they can enjoy on vacation—and that brings in a bit of rental income. They probably don’t think about investing in a truffle plantation in Spain, but that’s exactly what my colleague

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