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Beachfront Properties Start At US$85,000 On Uruguay’s Costa de Oro

Beachfront Properties Start At US$85,000 On Uruguay's Costa de Oro

Plus: Property Confiscations And Buying Abroad With Your IRA Uruguay is a country that’s known throughout the world for its beautiful beaches. Without a doubt, the country’s best value in beach property is Costa de Oro, a 30-mile stretch of shoreline between Montevideo and Punta del Este. Costa de Oro—which means Gold Coast in Spanish—also […]

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High Living And High Growth On Spain’s Island Paradise

High Living And High Growth On Spain's Island Paradise

Plus: Taxes On Rental Income In Spain Lately, I’ve been keeping a close eye on Spain, and although it’s been a long time coming, I believe the Iberian nation is now on the precipice of a dramatic recovery. Spain’s real estate market—a long-time favorite for retirees, expats, and overseas investors—is set to burst out of

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Exchange Rates Cut Both Ways For The Property Buyer

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Plus: “You people are nuts… I’m going to look into getting you shut down.” You hear a lot about currency risk in the world of overseas property investment. In fact, we often mention here that your property’s price—or your rental income—will vary with current exchange rates. But there’s more to the issue than meets the

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Return Of The Iberian Giant—Spain Poised For Recovery

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Plus: Long-term Rentals In Cuenca | More On The Nicaragua Canal After the death of dictator General Franco in 1975, Spain quickly rose to become the number one destination of choice for Europe’s sun-seeking vacationers and expats. From flamenco to fiestas, Spain is one of the most culturally rich nations in Europe. Its language, food,

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An Undiscovered Part Of Italy With Excellent Property Prices

This beautiful countryside hides Italy’s best values

Plus: What Happened To Europe? Like the rest of Italy, Abruzzo has history, art, and delicious cuisine, as well as beautiful scenery that will change with the seasons. But because this region remains relatively unknown, prices are lower than in many parts of the country, which makes Abruzzo one of the best values in Europe

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Xalapa: Elegant, Non-Gringo Mexico Starting At US$38,000

This Xalapa house, for US$147,000, is a contemporary artist's dream

Plus: Awaiting The Collapse Of The Dollar Since my first visit to Mexico’s Xalapa in 1998, it’s been one of my top choices in Latin America and my favorite in Mexico. The city is an extremely rare blend in Mexico of modern conveniences: a rich, traditional, and educated Mexican culture and the energy and spark

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Discover A Newly Emerging Market In Colonial Nicaragua

León's emerging real estate scene compliments its long-time colonial charm

Plus: Where To Invest In Paris Today | Canadian Pensions Abroad Properties in Nicaragua trade in U.S. dollars On my first trip to León, Nicaragua, I felt like I’d gone 50 years back in time since leaving Granada, just three hours down the highway. By 2004, Granada was already well discovered by expats, had a

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Punta Carretas: The Best Blend Of Lifestyles In Uruguay

From penitentiary to shopping mall, Punta Carretas Shopping is a popular meeting place and historic landmark.

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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Five Things You Need To Know About Your Overseas Real Estate Agent

“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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