PROPERTY REGIONS

Past dispatches organized by world region…

The 5 Cheapest Places To Buy Property Abroad In 2024

High prices, a high mortgage rate, and dwindling supply… Prospective homebuyers in the United States face a near-impossible situation, and home sales are suffering as ...
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Garden with typical holiday apartments in Carvoeiro town, Algarve region, Portugal Property

Is Portugal Property Still A Good Buy In 2024?

From record-breaking international interest to the cancellation of the highly popular real estate investment category of its golden visa program, Portugal has had a whirlwind ...
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Punta del este Beach, Belize a country with a plan b residency

5 Countries Where Property Gets You A Plan B Residency

Yesterday, Lief Simon revealed his top 10 picks for where to go to escape the world’s problems… things like war, climate change, economic collapse, and ...
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Fishing boats on beach in Sa Tuna village with colorful houses on shore, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain, a booming property market

Irresistible Property Deals In Europe’s Most Affordable Market

The Spanish property market came under close scrutiny in the years leading up to Brexit. Many hoped for a mass exodus of Brits that might ...
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A beautiful sunset over the Yorkshire Dales perfect for holiday rentals

Tapping Into The U.K.’s Holiday Rental Obsession

I live in London, so when I think about overseas property investment, it’s usually not Yorkshire—a county in Northern England—that comes to mind first… But ...
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palm trees over Gated Communities

Pros And Cons Of Gated Communities

Most people think they should opt for the culturally authentic when buying real estate in another country. They shun gated communities and private residential developments ...
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Beautiful caribbean sight with turquoise water in Caye Caulker, Belize. best property prices

How To Put More In Your Pocket Every Month

Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Increasing numbers of retirees are leaving their home states in search of more affordable housing. Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan ...
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Medellin-colombia

Selecting A Property Manager For Your Overseas Rental

What To Look For In A Good Property Management Contract One of the most rewarding things you can do abroad is manage a rental. I ...
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Aerial view of Santos city, county seat of Baixada Santista, on the coast of Sao Paulo state, Brazil

Santos: Brazil’s Bustling Island City With Gardens Galore

A Tale of Two Cities, Part 1: Santos Likely you’ve never heard of Santos. Almost certainly you’ve never heard of her sister city across the ...
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A wide view of the beach of Guaruja in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo.

Guarujá, Brazil: A Laid-Back Beach Town With Relaxed Property Prices

A Tale Of Two Cities, Part 2: Guarujá Just across the estuary from Santos lies Guarujá. Though only four minutes from Santos by balsa (ferry), ...
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A church in Vilcabamba, Ecuador

Why Loja Is Ecuador’s Hidden Gem For Living Like A Local

Loja: Ecuador As It Was Before The Gringo Invasion Loja, Ecuador , is the object of my most remarkable failed prediction. In fact, two failed ...
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Hosteria Andaluza, Ecuador

Tips On How To Buy Property Overseas

A number of years ago, I bought a terrific property in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, from a friend. It was a good-sized parcel of land with a ...
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