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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US$1=1,904 Colombian pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, Capital gains of 10%…rental income of another 6%…and developer co-investment returns of up to 22% annually. These are the numbers that caught my attention for this property in Bogota. Let me give you the details. Colombia is the third largest economy in Latin America, after Brazil and
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April 1, 2014 Cali, Colombia Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, My recent trip to Cali, Colombia, brought the most pleasant surprise of the past five years. The weather was great, the city was fun, the restaurants and nightlife awesome, and the people welcoming, open, and friendly. Best of all, I saw rock-bottom prices—some of the
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March 25, 2014 Medellín, Colombia Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, “No gringo communities for me… I’m going to be part of the local culture.” “I’m not the gated community type of person…” Every year, I speak with hundreds of potential expats at events, and I get thousands of emails from people considering moving abroad. Most
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The real estate market in Cali, Colombia, is the most exciting scene I’ve witnessed in a long time. This is an attractive city, with low property prices, a low cost of living, low cost of ownership, and high rental returns. Best of all, prices start at less than US$66,000 for a nice apartment in one
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