Live And Invest Overseas Confidential

Will EU Membership Transform Montenegro’s Economy Like It Did Ireland’s?

April 22, 2024

Ireland is one of the richest countries in the world, with a per capita GDP of US$125,000. But only 51 years ago, Ireland was one of the poorest countries in Western Europe, with a per capita GDP of just US$2,080. What caused this miraculous change in fortunes? It wasn’t the luck of the Irish, nor a leprechaun’s…

Europe’s Last Frontier

April 15, 2024

In the Great Age of Discovery, ships went forth from Europe to the far reaches of the earth, bringing back spices, gold, silver, and more from the New World… Europe’s eras of exploration and conquest brought people from the Old Continent to the New World—sometimes shackled, but often just in search of a better life… New…

Discover Aveiro, The Venice Of Portugal

April 8, 2024

The historic town of Aveiro, situated on the west coast a little less than an hour’s drive from Porto, is known as the Venice of Portugal thanks to its network of canals navigated by gondola-like boats known locally asbarcos moliceiros. With uninterrupted sea views and an abundance of fresh sea air, this city is emerging…

Two Things You Shouldn’t Forget When Buying Property Overseas

April 1, 2024

This week I was reminded of two things that most North Americans should do but don’t think about when buying property overseas: use a real estate attorney when you’re buying and avoid exclusive listing agreements when you’re selling. 1. Use A Real Estate Attorney When Buying Property Overseas Readers often write in to complain about…

How To Grow A Money Tree—Investment That’s Good For Both Health And Wealth

March 25, 2024

The humble but versatile almond is having its moment of fame… Raw, blanched, flaked, ground... all these varieties of the almond have been on our supermarket shelves for years. More recently, we’ve had the entrance of almond milk, almond flour, and almond butter. Not to mention almond being a popular ingredient in the beauty industry.…

Can You Really Afford Property Overseas?

March 18, 2024

Can the average person really afford to invest in real estate overseas? My answer is an enthusiastic yes. But first things first, you need to figure out how much you can afford. This comes down to how much capital you have available and what kind of financing or purchase terms might be available to you.…

Why Portugal Still Makes Sense

March 11, 2024

Portugal is the oldest country in Europe, with the same defined borders since 1139. Before that, it was part of the Umayyad Caliphate and the Roman Empire. The country is home to the oldest bookstore chain in the world, Livraria Bertrand, which opened its doors in 1732. Here, too, is one of the oldest universities in the…

The 5 Cheapest Places To Buy Property Abroad In 2024

March 4, 2024

High prices, a high mortgage rate, and dwindling supply… Prospective homebuyers in the United States face a near-impossible situation, and home sales are suffering as a result. They’re at their lowest levels in 13 years. Instead of waiting on a frozen market to thaw, those interested in buying property for lifestyle or investment should look…

The 4 Hottest Post-Pandemic Property Markets

February 26, 2024

I did an interview last week with podcaster Shawna Lum, host of “Untold Secrets of Living Overseas,” and from the few hundred attendees (who were based all over the world, from the U.S. to Argentina to India and a few dozen places in between), one of the most frequently asked questions we got was to…

Escape, Adventure, And Security

February 19, 2024

I’ve participated in Live And Invest Overseas’ annual Belize conferences for years. In recent years, one common theme has been clear and strong among attendees. Those who’ve joined us in Belize City for these events in recent years have made the trip as part of a big-picture agenda to take back control of their lives.…