The Old World boasts famous property regions and a developed market…
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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Its history dates back 4,000 years, its beaches are superb, the Mediterranean water is crystal clear, the healthy Mediterranean Diet originates here, and the sun shines for 300 days a year. This is the island of Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, a little bigger than the State of Delaware. Crete is divided into
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Alicante: The Essence Of Spain If Spain isn’t on your list of possible retirement destinations, you really should pay it a visit. While it isn’t as cheap as Southeast Asia or parts of Latin America, the cost of living is quite reasonable, and Spain today is a modern, developed country—nothing Third World about it. You
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Spain has long been a popular destination for casual visitors and retirees alike. A convivial culture, generally agreeable climate, reasonable cost of living, and superb food are just a few of the reasons for Spain’s perpetual popularity. But Spain is quite diverse—really more a loosely-knit group of largely autonomous and disparate comunidades more so than
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Plus: Medellín Versus Puerto Vallarta… And What To Do In Brazil? Costa del Sol, Spain 1 euro equals US$1.11 Spain is currently the third most-visited country in the world, behind only France and the United States, and is expected to break through the 66 million visitor barrier by the end of this year. It’s this
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Plus: “Why Should I Get A Visa In Colombia?” Beautiful, unspoiled beaches, warm weather, and friendly, English-speaking people. New Zealand fits the bill just about perfectly for anyone wanting to escape the harsh North American winter. And thanks to a dramatic shift in currency exchange rates, U.S. dollar-holders now have 38% more buying power in
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“I’ll Assume You Have No Clue…” Readers Speak Out Aug. 25, 2015 Medellín, Colombia Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, As of today, I have 99 pages of reader questions—of which, some 40 are unanswered. So I’m going to hand this issue over to the readers of Overseas Property Alert. This is a good way to
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Plus: Dealing With Inheritance Of Your Overseas Property March 3, 2015 Dublin, Ireland 1 euro=US$1.13 Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, The property market in Ireland has been hitting the headlines in a big way over the past 12 months. After spending years spinning downward into what looked like a black hole it might never emerge
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Plus: “Let’s See Some Real Examples Of These High Rental Returns.” Feb. 24, 2015 Marbella, Spain 1 euro=US$1.14 Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Sumptuous Marbella, nestled on Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast, has long been a draw for moneyed expats. However, the collapse in the Iberian nation’s real estate market has brought prices back into the
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Plus: Scouting Almuñécar, Spain | Looking For Four Seasons Barcelona is a dream location, not just for the 1.6 million locals but clearly for the tourists and business visitors who flock there by the millions each year. Property prices are perking up, and property investors’ attention is refocusing on Spain. As you’ll see, now is
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