The Pros and Cons of Opening a Bank Account in Panama as a Non-Resident
In this video, I sat down with Wi Men and Gionvanna, who run a small family office in Panama. They can help non-residents remotely open bank accounts in Panama.
Full Guide: Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Market
When people think of beach destinations in Mexico, two immediately come to mind: Cancun with its Caribbean coast, and Puerto Vallarta with its choice section of Pacific coast. I have done a lot of research on the Playa del Carmen real estate market, and the Tulum real...
Montenegro Real Estate Market Analysis
Can you make any money by investing in the Montenegro real estate Market in 2024? The short answer is yes, but one needs to have a very targeted approach. I've been involved in Montenegro's real estate market since 2017 and typically spend my Summers with my relatives...
Making a Real Estate Investment in Cairo, Egypt – a contrarian play
Cairo, Egypt, is not a typical investment destination for international real estate investors. To be frank, when I went to Cairo I was pessimistic about the market. After having spent time on the ground, talking to many people, and doing more research, I now see...
Making a Real Estate Investment in Oman – a residency and lifestyle play
The Sultanate of Oman, located in the Persian Gulf, is not your typical international real estate investment destination. It is a relatively little-known, peaceful Gulf country of about 5 million souls, 40% of which are expatriates, mostly from South Asia. There are...
The Pros and Cons of living in Montenegro
I discuss the pros and cons of living in Montenegro together with my favourite Montenegro realtor Peter Square Meter who has been living in Montenegro for almost 20 years.
Turkey Citizenship by Investment – Timelines, Fees, and Traps to Avoid
There is a lot of information online concerning the Turkey citizenship by investment program. Most of the information is written by lawyers and agents who stand to gain fat commissions by selling you new developments that are overpriced. Typically, they earn 6%-10%...
Making a Real Estate Investment in Izmir? A Value Play within Turkey
This article will tackle why Izmir 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 1. Why make a real estate...
Sark Island – a secret low-tax haven in Europe
I had a chat with the Seigneur of Sark Island as well as Swen Lorenz, who are working on various projects on Sark Island, a near-0% tax jurisdiction in the Channel Islands.
Impact of Suez Canal and Panama Canal Crises – with Calvin
I had a chat with Calvin about the repercussions of the reduced throughput of both the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal.
Analysis of the Tulum Real Estate Investment Boom
Tulum is booming on both the tourism and real estate fronts. There is construction happening everywhere of buildings with very appealing architecture. But, is Tulum real estate investment a good idea? We’ll explore this in detail. I obtained permanent residency in...
Turkish Citizenship Bank Deposit option – Central Bank guarantee explained
I sat down with my Turkish lawyer Yüksel to discuss the bank deposit option for the Turkish citizenship by investment. She explained the central bank deposit guarantee scheme in details.
How to buy a gun in Panama – Gun rights in Panama
Name and location of the gun shop: Top Gun Panama
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Geopolitical Risks 2024: War expansion in Europe and ME, Banking crisis
I had a discussion with Professor Tuomas Malinen, Associate Professor at the University of Helsinki, on the outlook for Geopolitics and risk in 2024.
New Tulum International Airport impact on Real Estate
Luigi and I went to check out the brand Tulum International Airport and discuss the impact it will have on the local real estate market, as well as a few other catalysts.
The Pros and Cons of investing in the Boquete Real Estate Market in Panama
Boquete continues to feature on lists such as "Top towns in Latin America", "Top places to retire in Latin America", etc. The result is that many people venture down to buy real estate in Boquete. But before investing in the Boquete real estate market, people should...