David Mateo
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Currency Exchange Providers for Property Purchases Compared
How to compare banks, specialist brokers and online transfer providers when you send money to buy property abroad: the real exchange rate, margins, fees, forward contracts, regulation checks and a worked cost example.
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Buying Property Abroad Through a Company: Pros and Cons
Should you buy a holiday home through a company? A plain comparison for Spain, Portugal and Greece: taxes on rent, the 15% Greek company tax, blacklisted jurisdictions, accounting costs, VAT and beneficial-owner disclosure.
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Spain vs Italy vs Greece: Which Is Best for Property Buyers?
A side-by-side comparison of buying property in Spain, Italy and Greece: transfer taxes, closing costs, annual taxes, mortgages for non-residents, residency routes, rental rules and the main risks.
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Buying Property in Greece as a Foreigner: Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide to buying property in Greece as a foreigner: AFM tax number, bank account, lawyer, notary, transfer tax of about 3.09%, VAT on new builds, ENFIA, the golden visa tiers and border-area permits.
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Cheapest Places to Buy Property in Europe for Foreigners
Where is property cheapest in Europe for foreigners? Prices per square metre in Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Greece, with buying costs, a worked 80 m² comparison and the risks of cheap.
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Best Countries to Buy a Holiday Home in Southern Europe
Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Cyprus or Malta? A guide to choosing a holiday-home country in Southern Europe: prices, buying costs, residence routes, taxes, climate risks and who each suits.
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Buying Property in Portugal as a Foreigner: Full Guide
The complete guide to buying a home in Portugal as a foreigner: NIF, lawyer, checks, CPCV, deed, taxes, mortgages, timelines and the mistakes to avoid.
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Buying Property in Spain as a Foreigner: Step-by-Step
The complete guide to buying a home in Spain as a foreigner: the 12 steps from NIE to deed and registration, costs, taxes, mortgages, timelines and the mistakes to avoid.
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Best Way to Transfer Money Abroad to Buy a Property
How to move money abroad to pay for a home in Spain or Portugal: bank versus currency specialist, payment timing, forward contracts, source-of-funds documents and fraud protection.
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Buying Property in Spain as an American: Key Rules
What US citizens need to know about buying a home in Spain: no ownership restrictions, Spanish costs and 24% non-resident tax, FBAR and Form 8938, the foreign tax credit, mortgages and moving dollars.