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Bureaucracy. This is the most common word used to describe the property-buying process in Italy. An official public notary is appointed by the Italian Ministry of Justice to oversee the real estate-buying process. So you might think that Italy is one of the few countries where foreigners can navigate the purchase process unscathed without an […]
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Portugal is on the rise. The dark time of stagnation or the occasional 1% value rise is long forgotten. Between 2012 and 2016, home prices rose by 35% in this Atlantic-European country and are currently the highest they have been since 2007. Some areas even enjoyed a 10% bump at the end of 2017. Portugal’s
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One Year Later, Interest In These Properties Has Increased Nearly 200% Considered the greenest part of Europe, with three national and five regional parks, this spot boasts beautiful coastal towns, charming medieval hamlets, and hilltop villages with breathtaking panoramic views—who wouldn’t love this ideal location? The climate here is typically Mediterranean, with four seasons and very
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Ever dream of living on a quiet island in the middle of the Mediterranean? Not many places still offer this dream lifestyle, but I can tell you about one that’s dear to me—Northern Cyprus. Officially called the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, this state occupies the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus, which is
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With the cost of retirement communities skyrocketing in the States and Canada, many vibrant retirees are looking outside their home countries for alternative places to bask in the sun and enjoy a cultural yet modern lifestyle. Capitalizing on this growing market of baby boomers, a savvy developer in Portugal has launched the Algarve’s first coastal
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If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a home in sunny, scenic Italy but thought you couldn’t afford it, read on. I’ve found two perfect opportunities for you. How about a historic stone home on the island of Sardinia for the low, low price of 1 euro? No, that’s not a typo. That’s only US$1.23 at
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Buying a property overseas opens up an exciting new way of life. And it’s always a good way to diversify your geopolitical footprint as well as your financial holdings. But one of the biggest benefits of buying abroad is the possibility of obtaining residency in a foreign country. It gives us another place that, when
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My first retirement plan—10 years before I moved to Ecuador—was to spend winters in Arizona and summers living on our 44-foot boat in the Chesapeake Bay. We planned to spend part of the season docked in the small town of Charlestown, Maryland, and the rest of the time cruising up and down the
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It can change names as many times as it likes, but the wine producing Languedoc area of southern France remains one of my favorite places in the world. More and more people are getting to know its wines, but property prices don’t appear to be reflecting the area’s growing appeal. The Languedoc region is sometimes
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If Europe is on your list of places to explore, but you are worried you won’t be able to afford it, a visit to Crete just might make you change your mind. Though not quite as inexpensive as parts of Southeast Asia and Latin America, Crete’s cost of living is not that far off those
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