Wanting a vacation house or investment property in another country is one thing. Being able to afford it is another. The good news is that in desirable locations around the world—sun-kissed Mediterranean islands and colorful Spanish-colonial cities—the cost of property is a fraction of what you might expect. That said, cash purchases are the norm […]
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Last week, we reviewed 2024’s standout markets. This week, we’re looking ahead to 2025 and the overseas property markets that have our attention right now. Where is smart overseas property investment heading this new year? Here’s a sneak peek at the markets that we’re scouting first in 2025. Crete, Greece Greece has 6,000 islands, but
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Medellín is one of the world’s most livable cities thanks to its efficient public transportation system, friendly locals, ample green spaces, and perfect weather. It’s never too cold or too hot, so you don’t need heating or air conditioning, helping to keep utility bills low. The city’s varied cosmopolitan offerings put it on par with
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It’s been exactly one year since I took over as editor of Overseas Property Alert, and much has changed. The world isn’t the same place that it was 12 months ago. Despite this, I stand by one of the earliest statements I made as editor: that investing in property overseas is the smartest thing you
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The news in the United States says times are difficult for home buyers right now… for both first-time buyers and those moving to a new home. Prices are still strong in most markets (although they’re down by double-digit percentages in some markets like San Francisco), and mortgage rates are still high (although they’ve dropped below
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Top Takeaways From The 2023 Global Property Summit “Be in the market.” Lief Simon kicked off the 2023 Global Property Summit with this advice
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The Rules For Buying Off-Plan Real Estate Buying off-plan property has many advantages, but it also has many pitfalls. I bought an off-plan apartment in Leeds, U.K., 20 years ago. It was the third property I ever bought. I naively trusted someone whom I had known for years, and I lost my rear end to
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“Imagine yourself sitting on this veranda each afternoon,” said my real estate agent, “watching the sun sink into the horizon straight out there. The orientation of this unit couldn’t be better.” I glanced down at my compass—something I always carry when looking at real estate—and saw we were facing south. That doesn’t bode well for
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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 simple home and a guest cottage… and over 150 feet of river frontage. With a bounty of tropical fruits, coffee plants, and surrounded by beautiful mountains, it was a real
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How To Avoid Losing Money When Buying Real Estate Overseas From vacation rentals to productive land, we talk a lot here about ways to make money in overseas property. But it’s equally important to understand how things can go wrong out there on the battlefield… so you can defend yourself. Today, OPA Senior Editor Lief
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