Plus: Buying And Investing In New Zealand Like other expatriates who take on a major house renovation project in their adopted country, Dorie Deal and Bob Hoerster readily admit that they didn’t know what they were getting into four years ago when they purchased a large house in Cuenca’s historic district. “I loved the house […]
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Plus: “What Is Lee Harrison Smokin’?” I bought my first overseas property almost 14 years ago. Since then, properties have financed a good portion of my retirement. They also make up more than half of my income. Perhaps more importantly, I’ve also been able to live in some fascinating and enjoyable places along the way.
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Plus: Buying In Bali | Buying With Your 401k Nov. 11, 2014 Salinas, Ecuador Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, When you come to Salinas, Ecuador, in November, you’ll find an energetic, bustling Pacific resort city soaking up some of the world’s best weather. As I write this, Salinas is enjoying
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Plus: Spain’s Best Weather | Upcoming Coverage Of The Dominican Republic Everyone who made it beyond third grade has heard of Cartagena, Colombia. It’s Colombia’s #1 draw for foreign visitors and home to a sizeable expat community. But just 150 miles up the Caribbean coast is Santa Marta. It’s a town that offers excellent diving,
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Plus: Dual Citizenship In Italy Sisal, MexicoUS$1=13.25 Mexican pesosDear Overseas Property Alert reader,Whether you are searching for your perfect beachfront home in Mexico or dreaming about it, these tips will help you discover your property and plan your purchase. From erosion to government restrictions, it’s important to know what to look for when buying a beachfront home
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Plus: Scouting Almuñécar, Spain | Looking For Four Seasons Barcelona is a dream location, not just for the 1.6 million locals but clearly for the tourists and business visitors who flock there by the millions each year. Property prices are perking up, and property investors’ attention is refocusing on Spain. As you’ll see, now is
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Plus: The Dark Side Of Beachfront Properties Medellin’s short-term, furnished rental market is one of the best-performing income markets in Latin America today. Double-digit returns are common. But it’s hard to tap into it, because in 2010, the city passed a law which banned rentals of less than 30 days in most residential buildings. This
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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: Property Confiscations And Buying Abroad With Your IRA Uruguay is a country that’s known throughout the world for its beautiful beaches. Without a doubt, the country’s best value in beach property is Costa de Oro, a 30-mile stretch of shoreline between Montevideo and Punta del Este. Costa de Oro—which means Gold Coast in Spanish—also
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Plus: Taxes On Rental Income In Spain Lately, I’ve been keeping a close eye on Spain, and although it’s been a long time coming, I believe the Iberian nation is now on the precipice of a dramatic recovery. Spain’s real estate market—a long-time favorite for retirees, expats, and overseas investors—is set to burst out of
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