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Internationalization Insights

Updates from the Private List about international banking, on-the-ground international real estate case studies, alternative investments, international company formation and international economics

Renovating Historical Property in Sicily :is it worth it?

Our Sicily real estate agent Shalise shows us around Southeast Sicily, in the Ragusa area. We explore historical properties and houses that need renovation, and do all the return on investment calculations.

Why Create a Company in Colombia?

I join my Medellin-based lawyer Alan to discuss the benefits of creating a company structure in Colombia. Alan explains how setting up a company in Colombia can lead to residency in Colombia for you, and also offer interesting arbitrage on offshore talent.

I Bought East Africa’s Highest Duplex Penthouse in Nairobi, Kenya

I bought East Africa’s highest residential penthouse in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya’s premium Westlands neighborhood. Along with my real estate agent Pratik and representatives of the Chinese developer behind the project, we detail why Nairobi is growing as the primary business hub of Africa. We explain why Chinese-built real estate is improving in quality, and assess why even after factoring in the risks, this purchase represents a unique asset with solid value.

I Visited the World’s Poorest Tax Haven – SARK

I join Swen Lorenz on group excursion to the island of Sark in the English Channel to explore different aspects of life in this Crown dependency with a population of just 562 people. We highlight the challenges the island faces due to population decline, and why it struggles to attract new residents despite very compelling tax benefits.

Danube Real Estate near Budapest for European Village Lifestyle and Airbnb

I join my Hungarian real estate agent Benedek to explore a couple of properties outside of Budapest in smaller towns along the Danube. Such real estate offers interesting lifestyle benefits for those seeking a relaxed vibe, access to nature and the charm of a Central European town. Unlike Budapest, these properties also offer the potential to do Airbnb.

Are Capital Controls coming back to the West?

I join Swen Lorenz to discuss the prospect of capital controls returning to major Western jurisdictions. We give examples of how soft capital controls have quietly creeped back into existence all over the world, and why more explicit and severe restrictions are likely to be put in place on your financial assets in the near future. While no comprehensive solution exists for high net worth investors, we explain why diversification offers the best form of preparation for this new reality.