Getting Started

Dear Reader,

So, you’re considering buying a property overseas.

But there’s a lot to consider when you’re new to the real estate game. Where should you look…what should you buy…and what steps should you take to make sure that everything goes smoothly?

We’ve compiled a series of articles below to help you get started. They’re divided into manageable categories. They all have one thing in common: they are easy to follow. No jargon, convoluted explanations or mysterious insider terms.

And they’re designed to give you a solid knowledge base, before you commit to buying your first overseas property.

Safe (and Profitable) Investing,

Margaret Summerfield

Profile Yourself

This is where you figure out what type of buyer you are…

What Kind of Real Estate Buyer are You?
How to Profile Yourself as an Investor
Ten Rules to Avoid the Top Mistakes Real Estate Buyers Make

Choosing a Location

And now to pinpoint the perfect location…

How to Choose the Right Location
And How to Make Sure it Stays that Way
How Does Your Dream Location Stack Up?
Can I Own Property in Latin America?

Due Diligence

It’s not sexy or exciting…but you need to know this stuff. Because buying overseas is not the same as buying back home…

How to Due Diligence Your Overseas Property

Get it in Black and White

Don’t Pay for a Property that’s Not Yours

Make sure the property you're buying is only yours

Know What You're Buying

Five Things You Need to Understand before You Buy

Ten Tips to Follow When Buying Land

Why Hiring an Attorney Can Save you Money

That title says it all…

Why Hiring an Attorney Can Save You Money
How an Attorney Saved One Reader $198,000

Scouting

We always recommend that you see a property before you agree to buy it. And the easiest and most affordable way to do this—and the most fun—is on a chill weekend. Find out more about chill weekends here.

Pre-construction, or Re-sale?

Weigh up the pros and cons of buying pre-construction or re-sale property.

Choosing Between Re-sale and Pre-construction Property
Twelve Tips for Buying Pre-construction Property
Six Basic Rules to Success

What You Need to Know about Rental Property

Eight Tips for Renting an Overseas Property
How to Make Your Overseas Property Pay for Itself, part 1
How to Make Your Overseas Property Pay for Itself, part 2

Choosing a Real Estate Agent

Hiring a broker overseas is not the same as hiring one in North America. But then, you’d guessed that already, hadn’t you…

How to Choose Your Real Estate Agent
Why a Local Connection Might Be Your Best Bet

Getting What You Pay For

It’s tougher to figure out fair market value overseas when you’re not familiar with local pricing. But there are ways around this…

If You Don’t Want to Pay Gringo Prices, Read This

Building Your Dream Home Overseas

In Real Estate, Size Matters

Keeping it Safe

And when it comes to paying for your overseas property, how should you do that?

The easiest way is using an approved escrow account.

And what about property taxes overseas? Here's your primer.

Reports

Real Estate Transaction Costs
Twelve Steps to Due Diligence your Overseas Property Purchase

Chill Weekends

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Pathfinder is in the business of recommending a wide range of real estate and relocation services from developers and lawyers to real estate agents and tax specialists, to name but a few. Pathfinder requires developers to meet basic criteria before bringing them to you. However, any vetting we do on projects or professionals should not be construed as a guarantee by Pathfinder. Remember, the value of your real estate purchase can go down as well as up; there are no guarantees that property values will rise.

Pathfinder is not responsible for the management or delivery of chill weekends. We bring these to you for informational purposes on behalf of our developer and broker partners. As with any other overseas trip, we advise that you purchase travel insurance. We always recommend strongly that buyers perform their own complete due diligence, use a qualified legal professional to help with real estate transactions and purchase title insurance. Should a reader decide to purchase a property from one of the developers/real estate agents Pathfinder covers, Pathfinder will receive a fee from the developer or real estate agent.