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Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, the NIF and fiscal representative requirement, IMT and IMI, and why the short term rental licence is often the asset.

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Madrid, Málaga and the Costa del Sol, Mallorca and the Balearics, the NIE, regional transfer tax versus VAT, non resident annual tax, and tourist rental licensing.

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Learn about buying property in Milan, Rome, Florence, Tuscany, the Italian Lakes and Southern Italy, including the proposta and compromesso stages of the buying process, the role of the Italian notary, and important considerations such as cadastral and planning compliance.

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Explore opportunities in Paris, Provence, the Côte d'Azur and the Alps, while understanding the notaire process, the statutory cooling-off period, acquisition duties, energy-rating rules affecting the rental market, and forced heirship laws.

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Explore Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete and the Greek islands, including the approval requirements for non-EU buyers in designated border areas, issues surrounding unpermitted construction, and Greece's residence permit programme.

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Explore opportunities in Limassol, Paphos and Larnaca, including title deed considerations, the Land Registry contract deposit that helps protect buyers, and the important legal distinction between Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus.

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London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow, property transaction taxes and additional charges for non-resident buyers, leasehold versus freehold ownership, and the rules that apply to non-resident landlords.

Understand condominium reserve requirements and milestone inspections, insurance considerations, the homestead exemption and its limitations for non-residents, FIRPTA withholding, and short-term rental rules that can vary significantly by location.

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Explore Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Las Terrenas, Cabarete and Santo Domingo, including registered title and deslinde, CONFOTUR exemptions, and what to look for when evaluating rental programme agreements.

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Explore a long-established second-home market with close proximity to Florida and strong appeal to international buyers.

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Learn about freehold zones, off-plan purchasing, and a real estate market heavily influenced by international demand.

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Understand the foreign investment review requirements that can apply directly to non-resident buyers considering Australian property.

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Restrictions on overseas buyers of residential property mean determining your eligibility should be one of the first steps in the buying process.

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A property you will use for several weeks a year is a lifestyle purchase, and it should be costed and justified as one. Both are legitimate. Confusing the two is what produces disappointment three years later.

Eligibility is not universal. New Zealand restricts overseas purchasers of residential property, Greece requires approval from non EU buyers in designated areas, Australia applies a foreign investment review process, and several markets limit what non residents can acquire. Confirm eligibility before you look at listings.

Short term rental rules across Europe have tightened repeatedly, and they are set locally rather than nationally. A city, a municipality or even a condominium's own rules can prohibit what the country permits. Verify all levels for the specific address.

Foreign rental income and eventual gains are generally reportable in Canada, and Canadian residents holding foreign property above a cost threshold have an annual reporting obligation. Relief for foreign tax paid depends on the treaty position with that country, which is not the same everywhere. Speak with a Canadian accountant experienced in foreign property before you commit, not at tax time.

Distance turns small problems into expensive ones. Establish who the manager is, what they charge, what they are responsible for and how you would replace them, before you own the asset rather than after.