Investing Fundamentals

Learn the basics on how to invest and purchase property abroad…

What Fees And Transaction Costs Go Into Buying Real Estate?

Woman looking for house on real estate market website

Before you roll your eyes and yawn, I fully understand that an article about transaction costs is not enticing. However, if you want to buy property overseas, you need to understand the associated costs before you fall in love with the perfect place in a foreign country. Many people looking to buy foreign real estate […]

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5 Important Tips For Investors Buying Overseas Real Estate

Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy

If you’re just starting to explore overseas investments, you are probably intrigued by the possibilities. You may be drawn to affordable oceanfront properties, rural mountain escapes, or vibrant city living. Personally, I’ve been interested in all. You’re also probably concerned about risks like foreign governments seizing your assets, natural disasters, and fraud. Investing in overseas

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Five Things To Look Out For When Buying Land

Land plot

Top Tips To Help You In The Land-Buying Process Buying land abroad can be a rewarding endeavor. Whether it’s for a change in lifestyle or investment into your future, there are endless ways to utilize your offshore acreage… build your dream house, construct a rental property, start a profitable farm or plantation, or even set

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Where You Should Live Overseas To Avoid Climate Change

A castle in Carcassonne, France

It’s in the news daily… it’s a common topic of conversation… scientists across the globe are studying it… every year we witness more and more weather extremes… But what does climate change mean to someone who is considering a move overseas? Experts predict some locations around the world will be more severely affected by climate

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Avoid Unpleasant Surprises With Inheritance Laws Abroad

Tropical white beach house surrounded by palm trees on the island Koh Kood, Thailand.

What Happens To Your Overseas Property If You Die Before Selling? Before you buy property in any country overseas, you need to understand the local inheritance laws. The good news is, with the right preparation, you should be able to leave your property to your chosen heir(s)… Senior Real Estate Correspondent Lee Harrison has invested

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Top 3 Strategies For Making Money With Real Estate Overseas

Idyllic Oberried village by the alpine lake Brienz in Bern, Switzerland on a sunny day.

3 Ways To Earn Money From Your Overseas Property Owning a piece of real estate in a foreign country doesn’t just give you the opportunity to diversify… Depending on what you buy, your overseas property can help grow your nest egg… or provide you a steady income in your new life overseas. Today, let’s look

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The Real Estate Investment Lessons I Learned The Hard Way

The city of Fortaleza, State of Ceara, Brazil.

How To Avoid Losing Money When Buying Real Estate Overseas From vacation rentals to productive land, we talk a lot here about ways to make money in overseas property. But it’s equally important to understand how things can go wrong out there on the battlefield… so you can defend yourself. Today, OPA Senior Editor Lief

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