Con Murphy

Con Murphy is an Irishman with a taste for adventure who set out early for an eclectic career in real estate that has spanned the globe. Con has done it all, from scouting, buying, and selling from Ireland to Africa and then on to markets across Europe and the Americas. Con timed his positions to get out of Europe’s property market days before the 2008 bust and then went on to focus on emerging opportunities in Central America. Most recently, Con has been a property developer and off-grid builder in Belize… but he’s never lost his love of the thrill of chasing a deal. Knowing the industry from both sides, Con can spot the cowboy operators and grifters from across the street… and his extensive and diverse experience makes him the best you’ll find at sniffing at markets poised for growth. Now, after decades of investing across the globe for his own account, Con is ready to share his hard-won knowledge, perspective, and insights to our readers, pointing you in the direction of profit.

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How To Buy Property In Belize: A Guide For Future Expats

Aerial drone view of Tobacco Caye small Caribbean island with palm trees and bungalows in the Belize Barrier Reef

How To Buy Property Overseas: Our Belize Guide Belize is a small country, but it has an amazing range of property options on offer… stunning Caribbean islands, beaches on the mainland in Corozal, Toledo, and Stann Creek districts, nature-rich riverfront homes, and farms, jungles, and cooler mountain properties, too. Aside from figuring out where in

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Living In A Castle Like A King Or Queen Is Possible And Affordable

Restored medieval Golubac castle in Djerdap gorge in Serbia

Live Like Royalty In Your Own European Castle For Less Than You Think In 1604, Sir Edward Coke wrote, “The house of every one is to him as his Castle and Fortress as well for defence against injury and violence, as for his repose.” Nowadays, we paraphrase this to: “Everyman’s home is his castle.” Your

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Comparing Investments In Real Estate: Northern Cyprus Vs. Portugal

Northern Cyprus to the left and Porto, Portugal to the right

Property Investment In Northern Cyprus Vs. Portugal How do you decide which real estate investment destination is best for you? Comparing real estate investments in your home country is easy because information on the market is available. You are generally comparing apples to apples. When comparing real estate markets of countries that are thousands of

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Complete Guide To Buy A Rental Property

Boats in blue waters in Malta with residential buildings on the backgrounds on a sunny afternoon

Checklist For Buying Income-Producing Properties Overseas Buying a rental property abroad offers a myriad of benefits. With one transaction you can diversify your market and currency risks, get higher long-term returns on your investment, access undervalued markets, and set yourself on a path of adventure. Buying your first overseas rental can seem daunting, but it

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