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30 Jan
Spain, Palma de Mallorca, view of colorful houses in city center

The Rules Of The Game

No matter how many times I write about or say at a conference that government rules can change quickly in this world, many readers and conference attendees don’t file that concept away in their heads. Last year, when the government of Northern Cyprus announced they were increasing the transfer tax for property (among other things [...]
17 May
View of a boat house on the famous Lake Braies with emerald water in Italy

Don’t Buy Real Estate Overseas Until You Understand These Taxes

Before making an investment in real estate overseas, it’s important to understand what the total cost of the purchase will be, both immediately and long term, including your tax obligation. Transfer taxes, for example, can be considerably higher than in the United States. On the other hand, one big benefit of diversifying into property markets […]