Country guides
Buying property abroad as an American
Buying property in Portugal
Stable, English-friendly and a direct flight from the East Coast.
Gross 4.0–6.5%From $180,000
Buying property in Spain
Deep rental demand, but non-EU owners pay tax on gross rent.
Gross 4.5–7.0%From $150,000
Buying property in Italy
Beautiful, affordable outside the big cities, slower to transact.
Gross 4.0–7.0%From $90,000
Buying property in Greece
Low entry prices and solid yields, with progressive rental tax.
Gross 4.0–6.5%From $100,000
Buying property in Mexico
Close to home with strong vacation demand — coastal buys need a bank trust.
Gross 6.0–10.0%From $120,000
Buying property in Costa Rica
Low transaction costs and a light rental tax, with beach-zone caveats.
Gross 5.0–9.0%From $130,000
Buying property in United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
No local tax on rent — but as an American you still owe US tax.
Gross 5.0–8.0%From $200,000
Buying property in France
The classic second home: strong notary system, modest yields.
Gross 3.5–5.5%From $150,000
Buying property in United Kingdom
No language barrier, deep rental demand, high purchase taxes.
Gross 5.0–8.0%From $200,000
Buying property in Ireland
English-speaking, the shortest flight to Europe, a severe housing shortage.
Gross 5.0–8.0%From $250,000
Buying property in Germany
Steady tenant market and no German tax on gains after 10 years.
Gross 3.0–5.0%From $200,000
Buying property in Croatia
Adriatic coast on the euro, with low tax on holiday lets.
Gross 4.0–7.0%From $120,000
Buying property in Panama
Dollar economy, retiree perks and condo towers on the Pacific.
Gross 5.0–8.0%From $120,000
Buying property in Colombia
Low prices and spring-like Medellín, with a volatile peso.
Gross 5.0–8.0%From $80,000
Buying property in Dominican Republic
Caribbean beaches four hours from New York, built for short stays.
Gross 6.0–9.0%From $100,000
Buying property in Thailand
Low cost of living and beach towns, but foreigners can only own condos.
Gross 5.0–7.0%From $80,000
Buying property in Japan
Open to foreign buyers, a weak yen and very low crime.
Gross 4.0–7.0%From $60,000