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My scout, Ciaran Madden, has just returned from a two-week trip to Uruguay. He was there to scout the beach resort city of Punta del Este and its surrounding towns. He tracked the path of development east to Rocha, a region of remarkable and unspoiled natural beauty, and a place where the elite are now… Read more

I’m not a gambler. I like a sure thing. Especially when it comes to real estate investing. However, there are tantalizing deals out there for folks willing to accept some risk. One of the most intriguing of all are “vente en viager” deals found in France and Belgium. The term “viager” owes its origin to… Read more

In this week’s Your Overseas Dream Home Digest… The Best Places to Buy in Costa Rica Own a Little Piece of History in the British Countryside What NOT to do When Buying Real Estate Overseas Homes in Sailing Towns From Just $41,000 Your Questions Answered: How are RETA Deal Prices So Competitive? At first glance… Read more

Sailing towns have long captured the imaginations of travelers, adventurers, and property seekers alike. Nestled along dramatic coastlines, riverbanks, and harbors, these towns offer a unique blend of nautical charm, vibrant waterfront living, and the promise of adventure. Owning a home in a sailing town means you can wake up to panoramic water views, stroll… Read more

The year was 2005 and I was on a roll. I was a keen and green real estate investor, hot to do deals and expand. I had made my first real estate investments in my home country of Ireland. They were working out gangbusters and I’d just made the leap to international real estate with… Read more

The UK is full of historic homes that sit in timeless villages among the rolling hills of the British countryside. Think Downton Abbey vibes… These homes whisper the stories of centuries gone by. With their timber beams, ornate stonework, and character-filled interiors, they offer more than a place to live. They are a unique blend… Read more

American Airlines have just announced another direct flight from the U.S. to Costa Rica…the latest in a long list of new flights that have been announced throughout 2024. Starting in March, American Airlines will fly direct from Philadelphia to Liberia airport in the country’s Guanacaste region. Dubbed “The Gold Coast.” Costa Rica gets almost 3… Read more

In this week’s Your Overseas Dream Home Digest… Escape the Chaos with an Overseas Bolthole from $29,500 6 Questions Ask Yourself Before Buying Overseas Homes in Europe’s Top Christmas Market Towns from $110,000 Your Questions Answered: How to Find a Reliable Lawyer in Portugal? My scout, Ciaran Madden, has boots on the ground in Uruguay…… Read more

Imagine strolling through a snow-dusted square, the air filled with the aroma of roasted chestnuts, spiced mulled wine, and fresh-baked gingerbread. Strings of twinkling lights adorn wooden stalls selling handcrafted ornaments, cozy woolen scarves, and intricate toys. There’s something particularly enchanting about Europe’s Christmas markets. There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit… Read more

Forget Paris. The French want to move to rural France for peace and fresh air… In a survey by the French Institute for Public Opinion Research (IFOP), 81% of French people think that life in the countryside is “an ideal life.” They associate country living with a higher quality of life, tranquillity, natural surroundings, less… Read more

I often get people asking me for international real estate recommendations… “Should I buy in Panama?” “Do you have any thoughts on purchasing property in Lisbon, Portugal?” Before you start asking those questions, you need to ask yourself a much more important one: “What kind of a real estate investor am I?” Buying real estate… Read more