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A New Section On EscapeArtist.com - Unique Living Structures Worldwide - Tree Houses - Tree Homes - Castles - Straw Bail - Nomadic Housing & More - Unique Living Structures Worldwide - Tree Houses - Tree Homes - Castles - Straw Bail - Nomadic Housing & More - Yes, just that, a page of unique structures and the techniques to create or purchase unique structures - We are currently looking for more articles on this subject, see details on this webpage - In this section one of our favorite articles - 'Designing A Shipping Container As Nomadic Housing' provides excellent plans for building your own nomatic housing in a shipping container that can be shipped to the locations of your choice. Better than a mobile home. The article on tree houses and tree homes provides information on how you can purchase a dynamic tree home on an island in Bocas del Toro. Castles in East Germany - It's still a buyers market. June/04 .
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Argentina - Renting In Buenos Aires ~ Live Like A Local ~ by Sandra Kennedy - Why pay for a hotel when you can easily rent an apartment for less? The prices of the apartments range from $25 to $145+ U.S. dollars per day. Hundreds of short and long-term apartments are available with options such as studios, lofts, and several bedrooms to palatial residences. You can save money while living in a fully furnished apartment and live in your own neighborhood. My recent experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina was in a pre-arranged apartment. This convinced me that you might want to know about this idea whether you are a tourist or you are scouting the city to relocate. May/05 Argentina - Undervalued Argentina: Four Ways This Inviting Nation Makes Very Good Sense Today - Undervalued Argentina: Four Ways This Inviting Nation Makes Very Good Sense Today - Whatever your dream, you may be pleasantly surprised to find there's one nation where it's not simply attainable -- but remarkably affordable, too: Argentina. It's varied, beautiful, sophisticated… and undervalued, which means it makes a lot of sense right now -- whether you're in the market for a primary residence overseas, a vacation home, or simply a smart investment. Sept./06 Argentina - Why Choose Argentina? - Why Choose Argentina? - At the moment Argentina is probably not on the radar of most second home seekers, but from what I’ve seen in the last two years of selling property here, this is beginning to change. When you compare it to a country like Spain 40 yeas ago, when Spain really was a bargain, it really took a while for attitudes to change, that it really was a legitimate place to invest in. Argentina is in this situation now - slowly but surely being discovered by those seeking to buy second home, have a change of life style or simple as a serious country to invest in. Oct./06 Asia - Asia: Are Serviced Apartments Becoming the Norm for Business Travellers? - Asia: Are Serviced Apartments Becoming the Norm for Business Travellers? - According to international property analysts CBRE, their second-half forecast for 2006 and a recent article in the Bangkok Post predicts:“The serviced apartment market in downtown Bangkok is expected to improve in the second half due to rising demand as reflected by the continued increase in number of expats. The rising number of expatriates in Thailand is boosting the demand for serviced apartments, especially in the mid-priced segment. Oct./06 Australia - Australia Property Buying Process and Investment Facts - Australia Property Buying Process and Investment Facts - Income and capital gains derived from property owned in Australia has to be reported to the Australian taxation authorities but there are certain incentives in place for overseas property investors to reduce or negate their taxation liability. Sept./06 Australia - Brisbane’s Building Madness ~ In The North Of Australia ~ by Sarah Jacquet - Being Australia’s booming city means building madness for Brisbane. Land releases, whole new villages planned and built, original size blocks of land halved and existing properties increasing in value. Buying property is still possible here and the good news is that for the first time in 9 years, Australia has recorded it’s lowest annual increase in property prices. Land prices have even decreased in some places to 50% of the price they were two years ago. Jun/05 Australia - Emerging Growth Location - Real Estate in Australia - Emerging Growth Location - Real Estate in Australia ~ Looking for an emerging growth location in Australia, consider investing in Darwin Australia, in a project that offers investors a long term lease with guaranteed returns. As a property investor, you are probably looking for excellent value today as well as solid projected medium to long term growth. By John Faulkner Australia - Expatriates Build Wealth in Australia - Expatriates Build Wealth in Australia - The Aussie dollar is at an all time low against the American dollar and the strong Pound Sterling, consequently there is strong purchasing power for Expats and UK residents in Australia. Australia welcomes foreign investment in real estate. Overseas investors can therefore obtain the benefit of freehold title. To take advantage of this, major developers such as Central Equity apply to the Federal Government Foreign Investment Review Board to gain permission to sell their residential apartments to foreign investors prior to releasing their development to the public. Australia - NOW is the time to invest in Australia’s East coast cities - NOW is the time to invest in Australia’s East coast cities - As a property investor, you like most are probably looking for excellent value today as well as solid projected medium to long term growth. April/06 .
Australia - Real Estate In Tasmania - The Land Under The Land Down-Under - Real Estate In Tasmania - Real estate bargains and favourable business opportunities are not the only reasons expats are flocking to the land of “no worries.” Tasmanians are the happiest Australians - and why wouldn’t they be. They enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle, four seasons of weather (some days you get all four in one), lots of space, zero “rush hours” and they are genuinely relaxed. A Tasmanian will take the time to look you in the eye and engage in conversation. It’s their friendly, welcoming way. Old fashioned, charming. When was the last time you caught up with your neighbour for a conversation in the middle of main street or in the corner grocery store? By Dee Farrell .
Austria - Amazing Architecture - Hunderswasser Haus - Vienna - Amazing Architecture - Hunderswasser Haus - Vienna ~ Vienna is an ancient city filled with the accumulated riches of a long history of human civilization. Traces of culture have been found throughout the city dating back 5,000 years, and Neolithic Age humans were found to have created the first permanent settlements here from 3,500 to 1,800 B.C. Ancient Romans expanded their sprawling empire to stretch to the Danube River in 15 B.C., only to lose control of this valuable trading city to a succession of other invading forces. Once the seat of the mighty Hapsburg Empire, Vienna is now home to countless palaces, historical churches, museums, opera houses, and the remains of Roman ruins as well as exciting new architectural endeavors. And around almost every corner of this city, Austria's glimmering capital, the eagle-eyed viewer can spy something worth marveling. By Michael Felton-O'Brien Dec./05 Bahamas - Freeport, Grand Bahama - Queen Of The Bahamas ~ by Joan Harris - For those of you who have not yet experienced the delights of this fascinating Island I offer a brief background. Freeport is situated on Grand Bahama Island, the northernmost of the Bahamian Islands and only 60 miles from Palm Beach. It is nearly l00 miles long and part of the 700 Islands of the Bahamas known in the main as “cays”. The beaches on the south side consist of seemingly endless bountiful bays of soft sifting silver sand with the ocean ranging through shades of ultramarine, turquoise and palest blue. April/04 Bahamas - Land Investment on the Paradise Island of Great Exuma, The Bahamas - Land Investment on the Paradise Island of Great Exuma, The Bahamas Although the islands of the Bahamas are beautiful, the Exumas are the jewels in the crown. There are 365 unspoiled islands and cays that run for over 100 miles from Nassau southwards to the edge of the West Indies. Great Exuma is the largest of these islands, stretching across the Tropic of Cancer, about 300 miles off the coast of Florida. Here you will find 85 sq miles of undulating hills, sheltered coves, and pastel colonial settlements; a world away from the stresses of 21st century life. By Tina-Consuela Bahamas - Things Are Better On Grand Bahama - Things Are Better On Grand Bahama - Living and investing in the Bahamas is made a lot easier when you have someone who knows the ropes. Jerry Ritter knows the ropes better than anyone we know. He tells us about the Grand Bahamas. It comes as a surprising to some that the Bahamas actually... Bali - Bali: Tropical Dream Homes - Bali: Tropical Dream Homes - Dreaming of stealing away to some far-off land? You pack’n beach blankets or snow skis? Will you need a crash course in Portuguese or just a brush up on your Mandarin? When it comes to great escapes the options are endless, there are nearly as many where, what, and whys as there are people considering them. Sept./06 Bali - Buying Real Estate In Bali - Island Of The Gods - Buying Real Estate In Bali - Escape from America was a dream of mine for many years prior to moving to Bali, like most Americans I was sick and tired of working for the United States Government, still under the illusion that I actually worked for myself. We left the east coast of America and made our escape to Bali in June 1998, selling our home, furniture, automobile and dissolving our construction business. Looking back it’s hard to believe that we actually moved lock, stock and barrel to the other side of the world, taking our daughter Bridget, who was 3, and our son Brandon who was only 2 months old at that time, keep in mind that I had no job waiting for me, and didn’t speak the language. My family and friends thought I was crazy, they all said “ what will you do for work, where are you going to live, what about your children, will it be safe, can you adapt…………now I know who’s really crazy, it’s my family and friends who still believe that America is the promise land, (the government promises, and promises, and promises). By David Leger - Bali - Press Release - Bali hotels hopeful as reservations continue - Press Release - Bali hotels hopeful as reservations continue ~ As Hindu Balinese observed the Galungan festival and Muslim Balinese welcomed their fasting-month of Ramadhan, shops, restaurants and cafes - excepting those closed for the dual holidays on Tuesday - were open for business as usual. While the bombings of Oct. 1 at Kuta Square and Jimbaran Bay in Bali have had an impact on hotel and tourism, the general effect has been minimal relative to the devastation of Oct. 12, 2002, that nearly incapacitated the industry, and the overall feeling that prevails appears to be one of cautious optimism. Oct./05 B&B - Artfully Escape by Owning a B&B ~ A Beautiful Czech Villa Looking For You ~ A 19th century country villa in the Czech Republic located near Prague and surrounded by woods and hopfields and you laughing and enjoying the company of fellow travellers. This is what awaits you at Villa Favorite: Villa Favorite is a stone villa that has been restored and turned into a beautiful hideaway for international travellers. The villa has four apartments and each has its own living and dining areas. If you have ever thought about owning your own B & B, then you must read about Villa Favorite. Dec./02 Belize - Homesteading In Belize - Homesteading In Belize - Homesteading the Mosquito Coast. Article by Bill & Claire Gray who are more or less considered the authorities on moving to Belize. They make homesteading land in Belize sound very simple. Belize - The Top Ten Places to Live in Belize - The Top Ten Places to Live in Belize - Lan Sluder looks at the top ten places to live in Belize and then asks five questions that need to be answered before moving there. Important questions and straight answers from the editor of Belize First Magazine. .
Belize - You'd Better Belize It's Better - You'd Better Belize It's Better - Tim Sheppard and his wife Yumiko took a trip to Belize and ended up buying property there. As he says, "I have been looking for my own personal spot in the sun for several years. Bolivia - Live Rent Free In The World's Highest Capital - La Paz, Bolivia - Live Rent Free In The World's Highest Capital - La Paz, Bolivia - A strategy to live rent free in Bolivia by Martin Li. In addition, writes Martin, "You can buy a three-bedroom chalet in Santa Cruz, centrally located in the 2nd/3rd anillos (ring roads), with two bathrooms, garden and garage for two cars, for US$47,500. If you are prepared to move out slightly further, to the 4th/5th anillos, a similar investment will get you a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house with patio and garage. And if location close to the city center is not that important to you, a three-bedroom chalet in one of the outer anillos can cost as little as US$13,000. - This article first appeared in the January 2001 issue of Escape From America Magazine Bolivia - Protecting Forests & Fauna In The Amazon By Private Ownership - Protecting Forests & Fauna In The Amazon By Private Ownership - We own 18,806.9 hectares (= 46,471.8 acres; 188 sq. kilometers; 72.6 sq. miles) in the tropical lowlands of NE Bolivia in the Canton of San Joaquin, Provincia de Mamore’, Departemento of the Beni. Our land includes both virgin forests and open savannah that was always grassland and never de-forested. On part of the grassland we raise cattle without using any feed, pesticides or fertilizers. There is no hunting or logging. Our relations with the local population are excellent, so that we live in a crime-free, stress-free cooperative environment. Interested parties are invited to visit. By Edward N. Luttwak Brazil - Almost Paradise - Real Estate In Brazil - Almost Paradise - Real Estate In Brazil - There has never been a better time to consider investing in property in the state of Ceara, [Brazil] where oceanfront properties are available at a third to a sixth of the cost in prime areas of the U.S.. Ceara has some 300 miles of great beaches." ~ Ruth Brazil - Buying A House In Rio ~Part 2 ~ by Romel Fajardo - I joined the Smiles Program offered by Varig Airlines since I was becoming a regular on the flight to Rio and they now offer an unbelievably low price for the flight from Miami (MIA) to Rio (GIG) $420 + taxes roundtrip and nonstop, except for the stop in Sao Paulo, which I still don’t understand what the nonstop thing was all about since we always stopped in Sao Paulo. Feb./05 Brazil - Buying Property in Brazil - Teresópolis In The Serra dos Órgãos - Buying Property in Brazil - Brazil is a vast country and real-estate bargains can be found anywhere, from the beaches worth fifteen Floridas in the Northeast to the high-rise condominiums of São Paulo. I chose Teresópolis because I had friends there and had come upon a bargain in a town of spectacular climate and views, situated close to the world-class city of Rio de Janeiro. I had cash in-hand by virtue of having just sold an over-appraised 1060 sq. ft. home in Austin, Taxes. Nov/02 Brazil - Exciting Real Estate Opportunities In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Exciting Real Estate Opportunities In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - We took a trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to research the real estate market for this issue of the Offshore Real Estate Quarterly. We discovered some startling bargains. The differences between the currency of Brazil and the US dollar allows us to purchase a $100,000 apartment in Rio de Janeiro for $US40,000. If you've ever wanted to live in the world's most exciting city this is the article to read. Great food, warm people, opera, ballet, art galleries, modern infrastructure and wall to wall excitement in what is without question the world's most beautiful city. If you want to live there, or simply want to make a once in a life time investment we've got the facts to get you started. We talk about real estate values, location, crime, lifestyle, and Rio's ambiance. Summer/2001
Brazil - House Hunting along the Littoral Norte or Costa Verde - House Hunting along the Littoral Norte or Costa Verde ~ Few Europeans or Americans have discovered this beautiful playground of the Sao Paulo ‘Paulistas’ and the Rio de Janeiro ‘Cariocas.’ The Paulistas call it the Littoral Norte whereas the Cariocas call it the Costa Verde. My wife, a Brazilian, and I decided to rent a car and investigate this island-speckled coast for a week to consider it as a potential retirement destination. We selected this stretch of the Brazilian coast for a variety of reasons. By Eric Paulson Sept./05 Brazil - Real Estate In Brazil - Real Estate In Brazil - See our new page dedicated to resources and information on Real Estate In Brazil - Articles, links and resources on Real Estate In Brazil - Imobiliária Em Brasil - Note, this is not an article page, but a new EscapeArtist.com resource for international real estate. By EscapeArtist.com May/06 Brazil - Real Estate in Brazil - Size Does Matter: Adding It All Up - Real Estate in Brazil - Size Does Matter: Adding It All Up ~ One of the first things a real estate buyer wants to know about a property is the exact square footage or yardage. Generally speaking, this bit of information is a major factor in calculating a fair market price. Under most circumstances, the owners, real estate brokers and property listings readily provide accurate dimensions of a property. This is the system most folks are accustomed to. But in Brazil, none of the old rules apply…. By Boris Goldshmit Dec./05 Brazil - Real Estate In Salvador de Bahia - The Soul Of Brazil - Real Estate In Salvador de Bahia - The Soul Of Brazil - Great photographs and insights into what it takes to find real estate in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil - "Brazilian property owners and agents pray nightly that Americans and Europeans will arrive, because they know that buyers from these countries are most likely to jump on an “excellent deal!” in fear that someone else will come along and snatch it up before they do. The real estate bubble hasn’t drifted all that far south from North America yet. - - The beaches, the music, the culture and most importantly the people are the main reasons that some expats have moved here. Life is also more relaxed. One expat with a family says that living here as a family has many positives. Cost of medical and dental care is much lower and very good. Food and staple commodities are lower, everything in fact, except for gasoline. Help is much more affordable. And there is a very good Pan-American school for kids." - By Robin Sparks Brazil - Rio de Janeiro / Buzios - A Month To Buy a House In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ...and The Good Life In Buzios - Juliana at MR IMOVEIS handled all the investigation and negotiations for me. I also asked her to find out what the deal was with the kioski’s on the beach. A resident can actually buy the 12x24ft beach building from the city starting at R$ 33,000. An established one in Ipanema was offered to me by the owner for R$ 90,000, must be gringo price. I placed a deposit on the house and obtained the application to purchase one of the vacant kiosks in Barra, (there are no vacant ones anywhere else). I was then instructed to set up a bank account in Rio to facilitate the deal. In Brasil you have to deposit the full purchase price in a bank at the time the seller delivers the good title to the real estate to the same bank. Everyone waits about a month then the money is given to the seller, minus the 2% government transfer tax and the new title is given to the buyer. By Romel Fajardo /
Brazil - The Buying Game - Buying Real Estate In Brazil - The Buying Game - Buying Real Estate In Brazil - About a one and one-half hour drive into the mountains west of Rio de Janeiro is the town of Teresopolis. Jim and Debbie wrote me to tell me about their $30,000 purchase of an estate consisting of four buildings, a 2 bedroom main house, a spring fed swimming pool, a vegetable garden, an enclosed tennis court, and over a dozen varieties of fruit trees. This I had to see for myself. Jim wasn't exaggerating. Teresopolis was idyllic and he and Debbie had purchased a gorgeous estate for the price of a tool shed back home. By Robin Sparks .
Bulgaria - Property in Bulgaria: The EU’s Newest Member State - Property in Bulgaria: The EU’s Newest Member State - One of the Bulgaria’s main attractions in the global real estate market is that despite its European location, its property prices are not European. At least not yet. They have been rising continuously in recent years thus rewarding early buyers. Bulgaria is a country rich in history. During its 1300 year existence, it has been subjected to many different cultural influences. The old parts of the Bulgarian towns still retain awesome specimens of architectural styles typical for the 1920s, 30s. And it is not impossible to buy a very old house (for example more than 100 years old) at a quite reasonable price. Apr./07 Bulgaria - Real Estate Boom in Bulgaria’s Ski Resorts - Real Estate Boom in Bulgaria’s Ski Resorts - Since the return of democracy to Bulgaria in 1989, one of the most significant developments has been in the sphere of tourism and, parallel to it, a rapidly growing interest in realising hitherto unsuspected possibilities for foreign investments in real estate. Jun/06 Canada - Home Buying In Canada - Home Buying In Canada - It is often said that home buying is one of the most stressful times of your life. Well, after moving countries it should be a piece of cake - right? If your chosen country is Canada you will find this information an invaluable guide to help you through the process and make it as pain free as possible. Jun/06 Canada - Nova Scotia: From a Brit Perspective - Moving To Nova Scotia - Living In Nova Scotia - So where is Nova Scotia, most would ask. Well it’s a quick five hour flight from the UK, three from Iceland and a mere two and a half hour ferry trip from Maine in the States. Resembling rural England but with forests, it lies on the eastern seaboard of Canada, much like an island connected by an umbilical cord to the Motherland. The climate and seasons are much like the UK but with slightly more extreme temperatures, not at all what most imagine the Country to be. Canada - Prairie Paradise in Canada - Prairie Paradise in Canada - "To me this town is not only a paradise, its a very inexpensive one. The present population is about 300, and there are a number of houses for sale in this town and the surrounding area for $6000 and up. For those who can’t afford a villa in Costa Rica. Canada - VANCOUVER ISLAND - BRITISH COLUMBIA - CANADA ---an offshore island paradise within sight of the US border - Real Estate & Life On Vancouver Island - You will not be culturally deprived anywhere in the Island as you are in easy reach of three world class cities, each with a superb symphony orchestra that has hosted the likes of Luciano Pavarotti. Live theater abounds and some of the worlds most celebrated restaurants call the Island home. Who has not heard of the sumptuous high teas at the Empress Hotel or of the magnificence of the renowned Butchart Gardens? April/03 Caribbean - Buying Real Estate In The Caribbean ~ The Safe Way ~ by Brad DeLoach - The excitement of purchasing your home in paradise! The purchase of a home whether a primary residence, investment property, or a vacation home is usually one of the defining moments of a lifetime. Homeownership brings with it feelings of comfort, stability, excitement, as well the opportunity for substantial financial growth. When considering taking the emotional and financial leap that is homeownership it’s important to understand some of the basics of the process and potential obstacles to avoid. Jun/05 Castles ~ Castles As An Investment - Buying A Castle ~ Castles As An Investment - A unique investment is offered in a historic thatch roofed farm house in the resort village of Krummin on the Ostsee (East Sea, the sea that connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea). Krummin is a popular holiday resort with a yacht harbor, bathing beaches and a sea front promenade, about three hours by car from Berlin. 8 units are available on a frac ownership ranging in price from Euro 95,000 to Euro 175,000 By Helga van Horn Castles - How To Buy A Castle In The Former East German States - How To Buy A Castle In The Former East German States - There are, however, incentives to restore such castles and manor houses. The states have funds which pay subsidies toward renovation. This can be as much as 30% to 40% of the cost of renovation. Grants are allowed and agreed to before renovation begins, but are paid after renovation is finished. Thus, an investor will have to invest his own capital before receiving the subsidies. An investor is also entitled to receive the 16% VAT tax (value-added tax) back he has paid for building supplies. This too has to be applied for, and is paid after renovation is finished. April/03 Chile - Coastal Chile - Coastal Chile - Rolling down the new coastal highway at 75 mph, I was continually surprised by the breathtaking views of the rocky Pacific shoreline, the majestic cliffs, the wide beaches, and the hidden sandy coves. Reminding me more of California than anywhere else in South America I’ve travelled, the Chilean coast enjoys much the same climate and geography. But, while the quality of life and the infrastructure are comparable, Chile’s cost of living and property prices are dramatically lower than in southern California. Sept./06 Chile - How to Buy Property in Chile: The Legal Issues - How to Buy Property in Chile: The Legal Issues - There is more than a little confusion on the Internet about how to buy property in Chile as a foreigner. There are many articles that cover the great deals in Chile, which often include a few fuzzy details about the legal requirements, but a surprising few that really dig into the legal issues involved. Sept./06 Chile - Buying Land In The South Of Chile - What You Might Find - Buying Land In The South Of Chile - We settled on 2 and a half hectares on Lake Espolon which is about 7 acres. I bought 660 meters of lakefront on Lake Espolon that is as spectacular as any I've ever seen for $14,000. I'm having a beautiful two-story home built, a fireplace and all for $20,000. I'm sure there will be some other costs in there by the time its done in October. But a place like that in Montana where I live would cost $500,000 or more so I'm not to worried about the details. By Bill Lanphar Chile - Now is one of the best times in the past 15 yrs to invest in Chile - Now is one of the best times in the past 15 yrs to invest in Chile - A recent downturn makes now one of the best times in the past 15 yrs to invest in Chile - Over the past 15 yrs, the Chilean economy has averaged over 6% annual growth. That has made it the fastest growing economy in the Western Hemisphere (IL magazine) Chile - Real Estate Business Opportunities in Chile - Real Estate Business Opportunities in Chile - Now, if you have an idea for a new business, there may be no better place than Chile to try out this idea! Chile welcomes businesses of all types, labor costs are minimal and in some cases, you just might get assistance FROM the Chilean government if they feel your idea is worthwhile... No Al Capone-types, please! Also, citizens from all around the world are welcome in Chile and International Tourism is on the rise. Actually, the Chileans themselves provide a very active tourist market within Chile. Chile - Wanted: Brain Capital for Chilean Economic Growth and Development! - Wanted: Brain Capital for Chilean Economic Growth and Development! It is no secret that Chile is poised for tremendous growth and there are opportunities galore for anyone with the brains and background necessary to take this thriving, economically healthy country to the next level in world economic affairs. April/06 China - Doug Casey on China, New Zealand and the Rest of the World - Doug Casey on China, New Zealand and the Rest of the World - Thailand is actually the safest and surest way to play the boom in China, as well. As the Chinese middle class grows, they’ll travel. And they’ll pile into Thailand, as a first choice foreign destination, simply because it’s such a delightful place. The price of land is going to go much higher. As an investment, beachfront land here has been a standout, going up about ten times in the last decade alone. It’s not absolutely cheap any more; an acre of beachfront on Koh Samui will run about $200,000, minimum. Of course, that’s still cheap relative to what you pay in Hawaii, or Florida, or California. And it’s far more desirable, in my opinion. You’ll find the costs of food, construction, and servants are a tiny fraction of what they would be in the States. And although you can easily get absolutely anything you want, the lifestyle is far more laid back. By Doug Casey China - “Wait And See” In Futuristic Shanghai ~ China’s Fast-Paced And Most Cosmopolitan City ~ by Steenie Harvey - Although not the traditional China of pagodas and pavilions, Shanghai conjures up all the mystery of the Far East. A past of colonial adventurers, shady ladies, and opium dens, it now has a shining future as Asia’s major hub of economy and trade. Many multinationals whose regional headquarters were in Hong Kong and Singapore have already relocated here. China’s most cosmopolitan city, Shanghai is also its richest and largest. Although estimates vary, general consensus puts the population of its greater municipal area at around 18 million people. And that’s truly beyond megalopolis. Dec./05 Costa Rica - Buying, Building and Selling a Dream in Costa Rica - Own A Small Hotel In Costa Rica - Are you a couple that always wanted to own and manage your own hotel? Are you thinking of moving to Costa Rica to pursue your lifelong dream of owning a small hotel but don’t want to waste 2-3 years in building one? This unique small hotel may be what you are looking for! The hotel features 5 casitas (small houses) built on a slope within a mango plantation, each with 2 Junior Suites (total of 10 suites, each 35 square meters in area), for maximum privacy - By Neta Talmor Costa Rica - Comfortable Costa Rica ... it's not all overpriced, overbuilt, and overrated - When we first started writing about Costa Rica over a decade ago, it was just emerging as one of the most attractive retirement havens in Central America. But as more retirees settled there, cheap properties became scarce. So we began to scout out.. (IL) Costa Rica - Living in Costa Rica ~ Exploring The Beaches Of Costa Rica ~ By Vanessa Morson - Costa Rica has for years been denouced as a bad place to invest or visit. This is just not true. It's my favorite country in the region and the people are nice and realistic. They know tourism and have been at it for years so the quality of the service in Costa Rica is much higher than in the other countries of Central America. And the weather is the best as well as the beaches. If you want to visit a country where you know you're going to have a good time try out Costa Rica. April/03 .
Costa Rica - ‘No Fear’ Real Estate Investing - Real Estate In Costa Rica ~ by Rex Freeman - Any astute or experienced ex-pat will tell you that moving to a foreign land, especially with a foreign language, and ‘manana land’ culture can test the mettle of the best of us. Once the bud of the romance of ‘living in paradise’ wears off, culture shock and reality can be a cold slap in the face for the unwary and ill-prepared. On the other hand, for those who can adapt and manage in a ‘new rules’ environment, plenty of opportunity can be had. We’ve seen both. My wife and I have been living in Costa Rica since ’99. The first few weeks were rough on her, making the adjustment, not knowing the Spanish language, except for “Taco Bueno”, learning how to re-organize our lives in a new land and culture was tough. Her first challenge was to buy a tomato in the local mini-super. Mar/05 Costa Rica - Unique Expatriate Property For Sale - Unique Expatriate Property For Sale - ‘A Caribbean Hideaway On Costa Rica’s Talamanca Coast’ It was the beginning of the Green Revolution, and my visitors were delighted and amazed that they could live comfortably and safely in the heart of nature. Costa Rica - Why Costa Rica? - Why Costa Rica? - Costa Rica expert, Christopher Howard talks about Costa Rica. No stranger to Costa Rica fans, Christopher Howard has written extensively on the nation. He has lived in Costa Rica and Latin America for the better part of the last thirty years. Croatia - Buying In Croatia ~ US$1 Equals 6.7 Croatian Kuna ~ By Kerry Jones - If there is one place that looks attractive to live and buy in its the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. The real estate is affordable for now, the people are good-looking and friendly and the influences from the East are evident in the history and the people. And what can I say about the old-world beauty of the port town of Dubrovnik. You might find yourself buying a "wreck" for nothing and turning it into a jewel that will last you for life. But time is of the essence and so you should make a B-line to Croatia to see what you can find before the window closes. Aug/03 Croatia - Real Estate In Croatia - Real Estate In Croatia - Croatia isn’t scheduled for EU membership until 2008, but a feeding frenzy is under way. Property prices are rising 20% to 30% per annum. Medieval Dubrovnik—hottest spot on the country’s real estate map—has experienced such rises in the past six months alone. But when you compared this market with other European vacation destinations, you realize that this Dalmatian coastline still has significant growth potential.... By Steenie Harvey Croatia - The Yachtsman’s Haven - Residency - Real Estate & Yachting on The Dalmatian Coast Of Croatia- Very often, companies and private individuals enjoy major advantages and legal tax savings by registering their yachts in an appropriate jurisdiction, providing confidentiality and the protection and privileges offered by such registration. With registration of the yacht in an appropriate jurisdiction and mooring of the yacht outside the EU in Croatia, one can enjoy one of the most beautiful coasts in Europe, have easy access to the EU if desired and operate the yacht in a most tax-efficient environment. By Henley & Partners Cuba - Buy Cuba's Best Businesses - Buy Cuba's Best Businesses - Find out about visiting Cuba - Buy the farm: gracious country living in Spain. (IL) .
Czech Republic - From Yin and Yang to Fred and Ginger: The Dancing Building in Prague -From Yin and Yang to Fred and Ginger: The Dancing Building in Prague - In a quiet green space in the ancient city of Prague, Czech Republic, a stone-faced old man sits idly and watches as a gleaming couple bends and sways in a perpetual dance on the corner of a busy intersection near the banks of the Vltava River. But there is no music to be heard as the couple dances, because in reality “the dancers” are actually a Frank Gehry creation officially known as the Nationale-Nederlanden building. The building has been dubbed “Fred and Ginger” by appreciative critics because of its resemblance to the famous dancing pair of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Like-minded Czechs tend to call it tancinsky d?m, or, The Dancing Building, while less appreciative viewers have names for it like: “terrible“ and “looks like a crushed can of Coke“ to name but a few. By Michael Felton-O'Brien Mar/06 Czech Republic - Rhapsodic Bohemia... where you can become a homeowner for less than $4,000 - Real Estate & Life In The Czech Republic's Bohemia - Cottages to restore start at just $3,700. Some are admittedly ramshackle but you can find simple homes in good condition for crazy prices. RIS Agency has an exceptional bargain at a village called Zanicary, near the old silver-mining town of Kutna Hora. Just 50 miles from Prague, this 100-year old cottage is 1,300 square feet and was restored 10 years ago. Priced at $8,300, it has wooden beams, a cobbled courtyard, and a 3,300-square-foot garden. Another good buy in the same region was a 2,700-suare-foot family house on land of 8,500 square feet. This was $15,000. - From The Best Of International Living - April/03 .. To Go To Page Two - Click Here - ..
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