Ten things you must know before buying international real estate

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How to buy international real estate, by Christopher Dillon, author of the Landed series of real estate books. The video covers:
- Alternatives to buying and the fact that you don't have to buy
- Idiosyncrasies in different markets, including tax codes and the continued use of asbestos and lead paint
- How real estate markets vary within countries at the state, city and neighborhood level
- How buying international real estate exposes you to geopolitical risk
- Why demographics creates threats and opportunities, especially if you are looking the for best place to retire abroad
- Why solid interpersonal skills are essential when buying global properties
- Why everything takes longer when you cross an international border
- The challenges of arranging a cross-border mortgage
- Why you need tax advice before you buy international property
- Tips for researching your real estate purchase
- Examples from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Spain, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, Portugal and more

The video was recorded at a seminar arranged by the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan on October 16, 2014.

A transcript of the video is available at http://landedbook.com/2014/10/16/ten-things-you-must-know/

For more information, please visit http://landedbook.com/landed-global