PROPERTY TYPES

Past dispatches organized by world region…
Row of red brick terraced houses

How To Know A Good Deal When You See One

For decades now, I’ve tried to educate people on how to do some basic analysis on investment real estate. One of my rules is that you ...
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The Most Valuable Stuff In Human History

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Lief Simon’s just-released book, “Cowboy Millionaire—The New American Pioneer,” a collection of the wisdom he’s learned in ...
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Typical old yellow house at the magical town of Izamal in Yucatan Mexico

5 Best Currency Bargain Markets For U.S. Dollar-Holders

Halfway through 2024, it’s a good time to take stock of the dollar’s buying power overseas. And this year, there’s a mixed bag of winners ...
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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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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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Buying property overseas Purchase Can Come With Unexpected Benefits

Free Health Care And Other Fringe Benefits: Where A Property Purchase Comes With More

Cash flow and capital appreciation are two main reasons to buy property overseas. But depending on where you make your purchase, your new property could ...
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Vasco Nunez de Balboa Monument in Avenida Balboa one of the 5 top markets in Panama

5 Top Markets In The World’s Safest Investment Haven

Panama remains one of the best places in the world to live or retire overseas. It’s also one of the world’s safest investment havens. This ...
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Percentage and house sign symbol icon wooden on wood table. Concepts of home interest, real estate, Investment Opportunity

A No-Brainer Investment Opportunity In Panama’s Local Housing Market

I just got back from a trip to David, Panama, where I visited the local housing investment opportunity that I’ve been covering for my Global ...
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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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Senior Man Driving Golf Cart in Summer. investing golf overseas

Investing In Golf Property Overseas

For golf lovers, there’s nothing better than the smell of freshly cut grass and a view of carefully sculpted green hills… For people who own ...
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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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