Investing Fundamentals

Learn the basics on how to invest and purchase property abroad…
Colorful alleys and streets in Guanajuato city, Mexico

The Most Important Factors To Consider When Evaluating An Investment

The Dangers Of Gross Yield Offers And The Pitfalls Of Fixed Appreciation Projection There are a lot of scammers out there. And not all of …

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Modern villa with pool and garden

10 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying Property Overseas

They must have looked so alluring on paper… Luxury villas next to the golf course at Quinta do Lago—one of the Algarve’s premier resorts… each …

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

“Imagine yourself sitting on this veranda each afternoon,” said my real estate agent, “watching the sun sink into the horizon straight out there. The orientation …

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Rooftops of Paris with view of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Montmartre and the Trinity Church

How To Recognize A Good Real Estate Buy In Paris

In an episode of This American Life recorded back in 2000, writer David Sedaris takes host Ira Glass on a tour of Paris—his adopted home. …

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What Fees And Transaction Costs Go Into Buying Real Estate?

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 …

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Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy

5 Important Tips For Investors Buying Overseas Real Estate

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 …

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What Expenses Can I Claim Against Rental Income?

How To Minimize Income Tax On Your Rental Properties If you’re looking for a way to fund your new life overseas—or boost your existing pension …

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Land plot

Five Things To Look Out For When Buying Land

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 …

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A castle in Carcassonne, France

Where You Should Live Overseas To Avoid Climate Change

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 …

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View of the most beautiful lake in Italy, Lago di Como

5 Best Options For Financing Property Overseas

5 Ways To Fund Your Overseas Property Buy How can you fund the purchase of your second home or investment property in a foreign country? …

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Some Helpful Tips Before You Buy Real Estate In Portugal

While I feel  lucky to wake up in my new Portuguese home, it took more than good luck to get me here. It was the …

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

Avoid Unpleasant Surprises With Inheritance Laws Abroad

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 …

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