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16 Feb
The iconic Caryatid Porch of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, representing the timeless heritage and appeal of living in the birthplace of democracy.

Residency Options In Greece

Greece is a culturally fascinating place—the cradle of Western civilization with foundational concepts like democracy, western philosophy, political science, and literature originating here. Sites of cultural and historical importance, some dating back thousands of years, are found all over the country, making Greece a must-visit for history buffs. Greek’s worldwide influence is hugely down to […]

14 Oct
Porto Katsiki beach on the Ionian sea

4 European Havens With Lower Taxes For Expat Retirees

In July, rumors began circulating that Portugal would bring back its non-habitual resident (NHR) tax regime. Launched in 2009, the NHR gave tax breaks to people who became tax residents of Portugal. You could enjoy a lower income tax for certain jobs and receive much of your foreign income tax-free for up to 10 years [...]
15 Jul
Railay beach in Krabi Thailand

An Exotic Island Bolthole For $123k

One-third of Americans are considering leaving the United States, according to new research. This amounts to more than 112 million people—a staggering number. But considering the current state of affairs in the United States... the divisive political atmosphere... the cost of daily life and medical care... the overall lack of safety... the tone of the [...]
22 Jun
Santorini Window View with Flowers

The Best Golden Visa Programs In The World

3 Top Golden Visas In February, the offshore world was rocked by the news that Portugal was canceling its Golden Visa program. As Lief covered in Monday’s letter, that program is still going as of today… and probably has a few more months left to run. If you still want to apply—check out Lief’s interview [...]
11 Feb
Afternoon view at Oia Town with sun in the background, Santorini Island, Cyclades, Greece.

Is Greece Your Golden Ticket To Europe?

Greece’s Golden Visa program stands out. Nothing else in Europe matches this golden ticket. For a 250,000-euro investment in real estate (just under US$300,000 at today’s exchange), non-EU citizens and their families can get residency of Greece. The visa covers children up to 21 years of age and is granted for five years. After that, […]

23 Dec
Greece sunny day

5 More Of The Top Real Estate Markets For Investment In 2020

10 Best Places To Invest In Property Overseas In 2020, Part 2 Today, part two of our two-part survey on the World’s Top Property Markets For 2020. To review, the five markets we’ve recommended already (in Part 1) are: Brazil Panama Belize Portugal Colombia Now to the final five of our picks for best places to [...]