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Buying real estate overseas is no trivial decision, however.

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It comes with plenty of risks and plenty of roadblocks.

As you start exploring the wide world of international real estate,begin with these countries.

Many international buyers discovered it during the Covid pandemic and continue to flock there.

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The country offers political and economic stability, population growth, andextremely friendly tax policies.

Read up on residency options at theUAE immigration website.

Of course, Paris has some of the highest real estate prices in the world.

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Just dont expect to buy your way into French citizenship or residency at least not through real estate.

The country does offer a path to residency for entrepreneurs and business investors however.

Japan

Yes, Japan has a negative birth rate and an aging population.

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Graham Hill, a real estate consultant withFind Hokkaido Agents, provides some historical context.

Declining real estate values set expectations that real estate in Japan does not appreciate.

Hill points to a September 2024 write-up byThe Asahi Shimbunshowcasing increasing land values for three years in a row.

Now that property values are rising, the momentum in the market is increasing.

Finally, Hill points to booming tourism.

Unavoidably, Uruguays stability and success have come at a cost, shares Luke Babich ofClever Real Estate.

The countrys cost of living is the highest in Latin America.

This hidden gem does offer a path to residency through buying real estate.

However, it requires that you spend at least 60 days in the country each year.

you’re able to, however, buy property there without long-term residency.

This makes it an attractive country for successful individuals to invest.

There is a growing demand for private islands as luxury investments due to their exclusivity and privacy.

As demand for these islands increase, they have shown to be valuable investments.

Just dont expect to buy a private island on a lean budget.

Youll need help from a local lawyer, but it wont cost you an arm and a leg.

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