How to obtain residency in Italy and qualify for tax incentives
In this video my Italian accounting and legal advisor Nicolo and I discuss several ways to obtain residency in Italy. This includes the Golden Visa, digital nomad visa, representative company office option and elective residence visa option. We also discuss tax Italian incentives, how to convert visas and residencies to citizenship as well as how to extend residency to your family via available schemes.
Ultimate Guide to El Salvador Real Estate Market: 5 Positive Economic Trends, Insights & Analyses
El Salvador almost never attracted international attention until three years ago. Whenever it made headlines, it was related to its sky-high crime rate. In 2019 a new president was elected, Nayib Bukele, who then proceeded to radically change the country. He made two...
Izmir Real Estate: A Value Play in Turkey’s Property Market
This article will tackle why Izmir real estate may be an interesting investment destination for those who wish to invest in Turkish real estate. I spent a lot of time in Izmir, and invested in real estate there myself. Enjoying the famous Izmir promenade...
I am buying real estate in Sark, Europe’s least-known tax haven
I sat down with Swen Lorenz of Undervalued Shares, a longtime Sark resident who is working to establish a real estate investment holding company on the island, with the goal of growing and revitalizing this compelling low-tax jurisdiction. We discuss the advantages of investing in Sark real estate, the structure of the holding company and investment scenarios, as well as the vision for a more populous and sustainable Sark.
Panama City Real Estate Market: Investor Guide 2024
Panama City is often touted online as a prime real estate investment destination with great ROIs. But is this really the case? This article will make the argument that although the Panama City real estate market provides investors with interesting diversification and...
Real estate market in El Salvador – overview of opportunities
I spent a couple weeks traveling around El Salvador to explore the real estate market in several regions, including San Salvador, Bitcoin Beach,, La Union and the small towns of Berlin and Alegria. I give a brief overview of the macro situation in El Salvador, the implications of bitcoin adoption, economic reform and anti-corruption reform and how this impacts the investment landscape going forward. Unfortunately, from a real estate investment perspective, El Salvador is very much a seller’s market for the time being.
Rentals are booming on this affordable Greek island
A mini-boom is just getting started on some Greek islands. Why? Because since April Turks can now get a special 7-day express visa to enter the European Union to go to these islands specifically. Getting a visa to visit the EU / Schengen Area is notoriously...
How to obtain Residency in Montenegro
I absolutely love Montenegro, and spend a few months every year there. The warm water of the Adriatic, combined with amazing hiking in stunning national parks and skiing in Winter are not the only features that make Montenegro attractive. Life is very affordable, yet...
Real estate for Friendly Nations Visa in Panama City – case studies
I had a chat with Matt, my preferred Panama City realtor, about two different properties suitable for obtaining the Panama Friendly Nations Visa. We visit a tower with desirable amenities in the historical Casco Viejo neighborhood, as well as a high-rise building in the San Francisco area of Panama City. Matt breaks down all the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining these properties as well as the expected rental income.
Investing in Bogota real estate – Possible bottom? Market update
I had a discussion with my Bogota realtor Arcesio on the state of the Bogota real estate market. It is a market that shows signs of having bottomed.
What is the Panama Travel Passport and how to get it?
Most people have never heard of the Panama travel passport, which is different from the normal Panama passport. What is it and how do people obtain it? This little-known program was started in 1987 do encourage foreign investment into Panama. However, very few people...
Full guide to making a Real Estate Investment in Bogota, Colombia
Many people have been asking me about the real estate investment market in Bogota, Colombia, a growing metropolis of over 10 million inhabitants. I previously wrote an extensive analysis of the real estate investment market in Medellin, but also made a point of...
Move to Dubai or Panama? Learnings from Julien who lived in both places
Though Dubai and Panama often appear on similar lists for people wanting to move to low-tax jurisdictions, they are very different.
I had a chat with my friend Julien who lived twice in Panama, and twice in Dubai.
Having lived in the Gulf, I am also very familiar with both places. In lived in Oman for a while, which is a completely under-marketed destination. And I spend of lot of time in Latin America, with Panama being a core base.
We discussed the pros and cons of both destinations.
Buying land lots / plots in Montenegro – an analysis
I met with Peter Square Meter to have a look at two land plots / lots in Montenegro. One is in Lustica and the other one in Herceg Novi. For both we did rough numbers in terms of the ROI figure if we were to buy this land in Montenegro, build, and then flip
Outlook for Gold miners, Platinum, Rare Earths and mining in Mexico – with Lobo
I met Lobo at the Deutsche Goldmesse / German gold show
Helping Canadians leave Canada
There are many reasons to leave Canada:- The weather- The food- Insanely high taxes- Decreasing levels of personal freedom- Unavailable healthcare- Rising insecurity The list goes on. The good news is that Canadians can leave Canada and its tax net. In many cases it...