Plus: Is It Time To Buy In Brazil? July 7, 2015 Punta del Este, Uruguay Properties in Uruguay trade in U.S. dollars Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, I moved to Uruguay’s Punta del Este in 2006 and enjoyed this beach community until we moved on to Colombia six years later. And, in all of my […]
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Plus: “Are They Really Turning People Away From Ecuador?” Montevideo, Uruguay Uruguayan properties trade in U.S. dollars Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Montevideo’s Centro district is one of the city’s least expensive areas for living and buying property, but it offers what I believe to be the city’s best urban lifestyle. Centro has the character
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Plus: “…I Would Not Go There If They Gave Me A Villa.” May 19, 2015 Panama City, Panama Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Building a diversified real estate portfolio overseas isn’t easy. In addition to the time it takes to scout countries and identify properties for purchase, you also need a fair amount of cash,
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Plus: “I’d Be Bored To Death In A Beach Resort” April 21, 2015 Medellín, Colombia Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, I have a continuing dilemma when it comes to part-year residences. My goal—like anyone’s—is to have a property I can use for part of the year, while renting it out during the rest of the
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Plus: Renting In Uruguay And Traveling In Ecuador March 24, 2015 Medellín, Colombia US$1=2,607 Colombian pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, The recent strength of the U.S. dollar over the Colombian peso has made property in Medellín a real bargain. I’ve just completed a detailed survey of four neighborhoods in Medellín—neighborhoods popular with expats—and found
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Plus: Getting Your Money Out Of A Foreign Country March 10, 2015 Sisal, Yucatan, Mexico US$1=15.2 Mexican pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Cabo San Lucas is famous as a hot destination for tourists and celebrities alike, and is commonly known for its high-end real estate… but it wasn’t always that way. Prior to 1974,
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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: The Dark Side Of Beachfront Properties Medellin’s short-term, furnished rental market is one of the best-performing income markets in Latin America today. Double-digit returns are common. But it’s hard to tap into it, because in 2010, the city passed a law which banned rentals of less than 30 days in most residential buildings. This
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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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