Investing Fundamentals Learn the basics on how to invest and purchase property abroad… Aug15 The Easiest Way To Make (Or Lose) Money When it comes to property buying, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with foreign currencies over the years. My first currency hero was the Brazilian real. … Read More → Jul25 The Tax Advantages […]
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Last week we looked at the top mistakes that can ruin your overseas property investment. (If you missed it, be sure to catch up here.) Today, we’re going to take a step back right to the beginning of your scouting process—under the guidance of Senior Real Estate Correspondent Lee Harrison. As you think about where
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“Can an evergreen tree die?” My son asked as I ran alongside his bike. Under Irish lockdown laws, we’re free to go out for exercise once we stay within two kilometers of home. “Of course,” I replied. “All trees die. Evergreen just means a tree keeps its leaves all year.” No sooner had the words
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When I covered the Paris property market a couple of months ago, I promised you I’d follow up with some “Paris alternatives”… I’m not claiming that any of these places can compete with every single thing that the City of Light has to offer. But all of my picks have a colorful history and plenty
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Each year around this time, I take a snapshot of what properties cost around the world. To be honest, I do this mostly for my own convenience, so I can use it as a reference—one that’s consistent from one city to the next—while preparing event presentations and researching articles. But the survey is also full
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Located in western Argentina, Mendoza lies in the foothills of the Andes and receives rave reviews from those who visit. The area produces a variety of agricultural products, but it’s undoubtedly best known for its wines, especially dry reds. If you enjoy a glass of Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon, you’ve likely had a taste of
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Last Halloween I reached out to our Live and Invest Overseas friends and experts who shared some scary, creepy, and downright strange stories from several overseas locations. If you missed that spooky collection, you can read it here. I also asked these world travelers for their most helpful hints and “lessons learned” to share with you,
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Medellín vs Cartagena… which is the better Colombian city for living and investing? I hear this question a lot, so today we’re going to take an in-depth look at their strengths and weaknesses. Cartagena is an historical resort city located on the Caribbean coast. Medellín is located in a valley in the Andes Mountains, and
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Last week, we talked about the need to rebalance our investments in the U.S. markets by diversifying abroad. And the logical follow-on to that discussion is a word on how to get started. I’ve bought a number of overseas properties—both for personal use and as investments—and I find that evaluation of a potential property always
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The U.S. dollar came to life in 2014, after years in the doldrums. It gained dramatically against many of the world’s currencies, creating a buying opportunity for dollar-holders that was unprecedented in recent memory. Those of us in the property investment business sent out weekly tirades, urging readers to take advantage of the buying opportunity…
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