Finding True Safety Overseas True safety is not a pipedream but the reality in many countries. When people tell me they are fed up with rising crime and corrupt politics, I ask them… “Why not simply move somewhere else?” They say it’s not that simple… But it really is. You don’t have to time travel […]
The Top Safest Countries In The World Read More »
Don’t Invest In These Overseas Properties Buying property overseas is a great way to reliably increase profits over the long term. It diversifies your portfolio and lowers your investment risk. It can offer a reliable Plan B, too. But not all types of overseas property are created equal. Some are investment disasters waiting to happen.
11 High-Risk Property Investments To Avoid Read More »
My son is a massive soccer fan. He also lives by numbers. Every morning, I hand over my phone for 10 minutes so he can check on the latest results and stats from the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and more. The one stat he always tells me—maybe the only early-morning conversation I get
Things To Consider Buying Property With A Different Currency Read More »
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
Buying Off-Plan Guide: Lock In Big Discounts On Future Retail Prices Read More »
While I feel lucky to wake up in my new Portuguese home, it took more than good luck to get me here. It was the calculated process leading up to my purchase that did. Having already been through this procedure, I caution all potential foreign investors to roll up your sleeves and do your homework
Some Helpful Tips Before You Buy Real Estate In Portugal Read More »
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
The Real Estate Investment Lessons I Learned The Hard Way Read More »
5 Top Spots To Live A Green And Healthy Life Overseas One of the big lessons we learned over the last year is our ability to be more self-sufficient. Between restaurant closures and delays in the supply chain for products we took for granted, many of us learned new recipes, got to grips with making
The Best Places For Green-Living Overseas Today Read More »
This is my favorite condo deal over the past four years in Mexico’s Mazatlán: Casa Victoria. And since the project is right next door to me, I’ve been keeping an eye on it since they started restoration work in January. Casa Victoria is an original historic building in Mazatlán. Once a large family estate, it’s
Casa Victoria: Restored Colonial Condos Close To The Beach Read More »
I don’t have long… Our family is on a screen-free week, and I’m trying to hold up my end of the bargain. I promised I’d have my work finished before everyone else hops out of bed this morning… Really, I’m glad to be sneaking in a little online time to tell you about this exciting
Independent Living Investment Opportunity In Panama City Read More »
From the Caribbean to the Pacific coast… lakeside retreat to colonial town… Mexico throws up such a diverse range of lifestyle options that it can be hard to know where to begin your search. But, when you’re watching things with an investment eye, there’s one way to simplify things in this country. Follow FONATUR.
Pre Construction Opportunities On The Costa Canuva, Mexico Read More »