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Investment Guide

And finally...

Investing in property abroad can be extremely enjoyable and profitable, but it is not a pursuit that should be undertaken by the inexperienced, naïve or headstrong. Property markets, as with any traded commodity, are volatile, and likely to decrease in value as easily as they have increased in recent years. Therefore, research every aspect of the process, and invest only when you are certain you have taken everything into consideration.

Particularly, when you are buying property for profit, it is essential to take professional advice specific to your particular ambitions before you begin to build a portfolio. Pay particular attention to legal issues and taxation matters as part of a planned investment exit strategy. Doing so will invariably save you money in the long term. After all, a profit is only a genuine one if you are actually able to retain the money you have made from your enterprise.


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Page 2: Opportunism
Page 3: Purchase costs, fees and taxes
Page 4: Investment funds – REITs – and PICs
Page 5: Purchasing factors
Page 6: Taxes
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