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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Liz Larroquette is one of the most successful real estate executives in Panama, with almost 15 years’ experience in the business. She’s the right hand of the biggest developer in the country—the one that’s responsible for Panama City’s skyline and its most iconic buildings. I sat down with her to get an overview of Panama’s
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Spain is a land of rich heritage, beautiful landscapes, delicious cuisine, and vibrant celebrations. It’s the second-most visited country in the world after France and home to more expats than any other country in Europe. American expats alone number nearly 36,000. Despite its popularity, Spain remains fantastically affordable… from its overall cost of living to
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Last year, more than 338,000 Americans moved away from home for retirement. That’s 44% more than in 2022. A cooling housing market and lower inflation help explain this big number. Put simply, more people could afford to move away from home last year compared to the year before. Where did all these retirees end up?
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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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Veteran overseas property investor Lee Harrison just released the latest edition of his annual 28-market property survey. This release presents his selection of the world’s eight best and most affordable beach property markets. Why The Focus On Beach Property? Because ocean views are undeniably appealing, and walking out of your back door and onto soft
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Panama is no secret anymore. From Forbes to Condé Nast Traveler, Panama is popping up in more and more publications as a place to watch. If you’re a Live And Invest Overseas reader, you know that we go way back with Panama. Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon were the first to herald this country’s lifestyle
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“You need to get on a plane.” That was the feedback Kathleen Peddicord got from her property scout when she sent him to Panama for the first time in 1998. Back then, real estate in Panama was a screaming bargain. You could buy big, well-built homes for as little as $20,000. Kathleen did indeed get
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I want to alert you to a brand-new launch in Montenegro—one of the markets we’re most excited about in 2024. We think Montenegro is on the brink of greatness. It has jaw-dropping natural beauty, historical charm alongside ultra-modern luxury developments, and easy residency policies. Property prices are affordable, especially compared to neighboring Croatia. And it’s
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You heard it here first: 2024 is going to be big for global property investors. Key to having a profitable year is identifying emerging markets and staking claims as early as possible. To that end, Lief Simon and his team of international property scouts (including me) are currently planning scouting trips in the markets that
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