Plus: “I Can Buy Property For Half The Price In The USA!” Feb. 3, 2015 Santiago, Chile Us$1=626 Chilean pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, The quality of life you’ll find in Chile is one of the best in the Americas. And while Chile is not the cheapest place to live, the value—what you spend […]
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Plus: “Should I Believe You… Or Panama Letter?” Jan. 20, 2015 Montevideo, Uruguay US$1=2,384 Colombian pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, Colombia continues to command a lot of interest among potential overseas property buyers, investors, and expats. The inexpensive properties and high quality of life are a big draw. But what really surprised me this
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Plus: “Let’s Hear More On Some US$50K Properties!” Jan. 6, 2015 Valparaíso, Chile US$1=614 Chilean pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, I’m writing again this week from the coast of Chile. The early summer, Pacific-moderated temperatures are just about perfect, as they were two weeks ago when I wrote from nearby Viña del Mar. But
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Plus: “What Is Lee Harrison Smokin’?” I bought my first overseas property almost 14 years ago. Since then, properties have financed a good portion of my retirement. They also make up more than half of my income. Perhaps more importantly, I’ve also been able to live in some fascinating and enjoyable places along the way.
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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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Plus: Headed To Argentina There’s something unique about Madrid. If you were to read about the Spanish capital, you might think it was its fascinating architecture—a glorious mix of medieval mansions, glistening palaces, and daring contemporary Spanish structures. But that’s not it. Nor is it Madrid’s artistic pedigree that lays claim to be its biggest
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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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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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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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Islands in Las Isletas are priced in U.S. dollars The idea of buying any property abroad is exciting. But it’s hard to think of anything more exotic than owning your own private tropical island. The sense of being on your own—and the feeling that you really own your own piece of the earth—is unlike any
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