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This time I was pleased with Antonio Barbosa who joined me on a call and we had a very insightful session about Portugal and why and how to buy along certain topics.

Antonio is REALTOR® - IRM with almost 20 years in real estate and construction business, fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

He is a buyers agent and partner with other professionals throughout Portugal... From the most humble to most luxurious property, he would love to help you find the perfect home!

0:13 Introduction

1:50 The current state of the real estate market in Portugal

3:55 Portugal as a country for investment purposes from the USA

8:15 Overview and update on the Golden Visa

11:34 Application of the Golden Visa

15:00 Regions and areas to buy real estate in Portugal

23:00 Price per square meters in Portugal per region

25:30 Yearly taxes on real estate

27:00 Services Antonio Barbosa offers

31:30 Collaboration between real estate agents in Portugal

38:30 Commission on real estate in Portugal

44:30 Real estate transaction costs when buying in Portugal

46:50 Real estate buying process in Portugal

55:30 Benefits of living and investing in real estate

1:00:00 Closing

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This time, I had the pleasure to talk to Jeszar Quilatan,  Division Manager at Omniland Real Estate Broker Corporation. Jeszar has been Division Manager of Omniland Real Estate Broker Corporation for 10 years and started as Property Consultant on the said company. He is also a part time Sales Trainor and Project Coordinator for Jeika Properties project.

1:21 Introduction Cavite

4:10 Commuting between Manila and Cavite

7:00 Money and Investments into Cavite

10:10 Overview of the Services Jeszar is offering

13:40 Real estate prices and the impact of Covid

17:00 International real estate investors in Cavite

18:30 Price differences Cavite and Makati City

20:00 Advantages to buy and invest in Cavite over Manila and Makati

23:00 Neighbourhood description within Cavite

30:55 Contact information

I really enjoyed this show and learned again so much about a new region within the Philippines. Furthermore, again very insightful information about the real estate market in the Philippines!

You can contact Jeszar via this link: https://www.hallocasa.com/profile?id=2316&lang=en

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This time, I sat together with Daniel Zeledon from San José in Costa Rica which was recorded in December 2020 already, however, I had not had time to post it until today. Still as valid as now though.

Daniel is real estate agent in San José and focused on commercial real estate and gives us great insights about the status quo of commercial real estate in San José and Costa Rica in general.  I hope you like the session!

00:00Introduction

2:17Impact of Covide on San José

5:30Overall change of life in Costa Rica along Covid-19

7:50Remote work and network infrastructure across Costa Rica

9:00Travelling to Costa Rica with respect to PCR tests

11:00Commercial real estate in general

13:10Conversion of retail shops into warehouses for e-commerce

15:10Activities by potential investors and vacancy rate with respect to Covid currently

24:45Office space situation in San José

27:30Where to invest 25k or 30k into real estate currently

30:45Prices and vacancies in retail in Costa Rica currently

35:00Overall advice about real estate in Costa Rica

Contact information: https://www.hallocasa.com/profile?id=864&lang=en

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This time, I talked to James Swift from London, United Kingdom. 

James is originally from the US, grew up in Seattle and studied in Perugia, Italy, attended the University of Washington and lived as a Peace Corps in Kyrgyzstan and received his MBA in Nice France.

In London, he founded UrbanStay (https://www.urban-stay.co.uk/) with his partner after raising significant capital and are now operating high-end serviced apartments in the heart of the City focusing on serving the corporate temporary accommodation market.

Together they grew UrbanStay from 0 to £3.6m turnover in first three years

and won "Best Operator 51 - 200 Apartments" by Serviced Apartment News twice in just six years

0:00 Introduction

1:20 Starting UrbanStay

5:20 Moving to London

7:10 Overview of London from a resident´s perspective

9:30 Interesting neighborhoods for business travellers in London

11:30 The DNA of a successful short-term rental founder and business team

13:40 Overview of the real estate market in London

18:15 Overview of real estate market prices in London

22:20 UrbanStay´s unique value proposition and reason why it is ahead of the competition and short-term rental ceritifications in the UK

26:00 The current situation of business travel in London during Covid-19 and its impact on the london short-term rental market

29:45 Showing of listings of UrbanStay in London

36:33 When to go for short-term rental and when to choose a hotel room

37:30 Service Offering of UrbanStay

41:45 Final tips by James Swift for listeners

You can contact James via:

https://www.hallocasa.com/profile?id=764&lang=en

https://www.urban-stay.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesswift1/

Listings, which James presented:

https://www.urban-stay.co.uk/liverpool-street-serviced-accommodation-artillery-lane

https://www.urban-stay.co.uk/london-serviced-apartments-london-city-apartments

https://www.urban-stay.co.uk/shard-view-apartments-london-serviced-accommodation

https://www.urban-stay.co.uk/london-serviced-apartments-monument-lovat-lane

https://www.urban-stay.co.uk/luxury-oxford-circus-serviced-apartments-central-london

https://www.urban-stay.co.uk/london-victoria-apartments-central-london

https://www.urban-stay.co.uk/london-serviced-apartments-oxford-gardens-apartments

https://www.urban-stay.co.uk/portobello-market-serviced-apartments-notting-hill-london

James, it was a real pleasure to have you on the show!

I hope you like the interview as much as I did!

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This time, I talked to Stephen from Manila, Philippines.

Stephen is Real Estate Broker by profession and Real Estate Investor by passion Specializes in Philippine real estate investment, representation of foreign investors, residential and commercial brokerage and leasing.

During the interview, we talked about following topics:

0:00 Introduction

1:00 Manila

3:00 Cebu

6:10 Interesting locations for real estate buyers in the Philippines

11:50 Stephen´s services for international foreign real estate investors

14:40 Investor profiles in the Philippines

15:10 How to buy real estate in the Philippines and the steps in the buying process

20:25 Buying real estate development projects

25:35 The advantages of exclusivity on real estate transactions for buyers and sellers

26:40 Administration of real estate properties in the Philippines

29:00 Ownership structure when buying real estate in the Philippines

33:45 Development and outlook of international real estate investment in the Philippines

36:05 Stephen´s take on the global real estate investment markets and hot markets from his point of view

38:48 Tips by Stephen for investors and other real estate professionals

You can contact Stephen via:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lim-seares/

https://seares.ph/

https://www.facebook.com/searesph

This was a very informative session about real estate investments in the Philippines!

Stephen, thanks a lot for having been on the show!

This time, I talked to Mike Smith from Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil. Mike is the owner of Brazil Beach House, real estate broker and real estate investor.

During the interview, we talked about following topics:

0:00 Introduction

2:03 Moving to Brazil

3:25 Brazil´s diversity

5:00 Rio Grande do Norte

5:45 Natal

7:39 Real Estate Landscape in Brazil and in Natal

9:10 Real Estate Buying Process in Brazil

14:20 Real Estate Buying Transaction Costs

15:18 Taxes

18:10 Real Estate prices in Natal and Rio Grande do Norte

19:38 Emerging real estate neighborhoods in Natal

21:30 Mike´s real estate business: https://www.brazilbeachhouse.com/

23:30 Examples of listings on the coastal region

27:30 Access to Natal and the coastal region

30:20 Personal advice for other real estate professionals and real estate investors

You can contact Mike via:

https://www.brazilbeachhouse.com/

I hope you like the interview as much as I did!

Thanks for your time, Mike!

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Today I talked to Viola Benasso from Lugano, Switzerland.

Viola is real estate Sales Advisor at SIT Studio Immobiliare Ticino and has been operating in the Swiss real estate market based in Lugano since 2013.

During that time, she has obtained a thorouh knowledge of the local market. Her experience is complemented by several years in real estate activity as a real  estate agent in central Milano where she has operated since 2008 which continues to feed the business in the Swiss real estate market.

0:00 Introduction

3:15 Overview of Ticino

4:33 Real estate in  Ticino and Lugano

7:10 Real estate investors in Ticino and Lugano

8:35 Restrictions and possibilities for foreigners to buy real estate in Switzerland

13:02 Real Estate Buying Process for a foreigner in Switzerland

17:55 Real Estate Buying Transaction Costs

19:22 Development of Real Estate Projects and Real Estate Prices in Ticino

21:22 Rental and Buying price examples for real estate objects in Lugano and ROI

24:45 Service Offerings by SIT Studio Immobiliare Ticino

27:39 Legislation for short term rentals for foreig residents in Ticino

29:00 Short term rentals in Ticino and Switzerland

30:50 Tips when it comes to buying real estate in Lugano and Ticino

32:00 Contact Details of Viola Benasso

You can reach out to Viola via:

HalloCasa: https://www.hallocasa.com/profile?id=736&lang=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viola-benasso-ba037416/

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sitimmobiliare.ch/it/index.aspx

I hope you liked the discussion as much as I did!

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This time, I talked to Richard Kallabat from Miami, Florida.

Richard has overseen thousands of real estate transactions valued over $2 Billion USD! He works with clients all over the world and loves to assist them to achieve their goals and realize their dreams!

In 2008, he relocated to Dubai and joined Bravo Real Estate as Managing Director.

Back in the States, he launched Miami Living in 2016. His reputation has attracted high profile clients including celebrities, business leaders, artists and athletes. Richard has been featured in 9-5th Luxury Real Estate, The Real Deal, Miami Today and various other publications.

Richard was also featured in The Top 100 Magazine and is co-author of the book Luxury Home Selling Mastery.

Outline:

0:00 Introduction

3:00 Neighborhoods of Miami

5:20 Service Offerings by Richard Kallabat

6:50 Richard´s career and real estate experience in Dubai

11:40 Dubai during the Financial Crisis 

15:09 Moving back to the US and starting a real estate business in Miami

17:15 Richard´s business philosophy 

19:00 Screening & Recruiting highly-qualified real estate agents

21:20 Being involved in real estate transactions valued over $2 Billion USD

24:10 Richard Kallabat & MiamiLiving as a real estate brand

29:08 Leaving a legacy as a father

32:45 Coronavirus in Miami

34:40 Real Estate prices in Miami

37:15 Commercial Real Estate and Coronavirus

39:00 Real estate buying process to buy real estate in Miami

41:00 Contact Information of Richard Kallabat

42:00 Tips by Richard Kallabat for real estate investors and real estate professionals

You can contact Richard via:

https://www.hallocasa.com/profile?id=733&lang=es

https://www.miamilivinghomes.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard1/

[email protected]

Richard, it has been an honor to have you on the show. Thank you so much!

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Today I talked to Bev Townsend from South Costa Blanca, Spain.

Together with her husband Bev is the Owner of Spanish Dream Property which is a real estate finder and helps local and interntional Potential Property Buyers to find their dream property in South Costa Blanca.

Here you find an overview of the topics we discussed:

0:00 Introduction

1:10 How Spanish Dream Property started

5:50 South Costa Blanca Overview

9:25 South Costa Blanca & Coronavirus

10:55 Recommended Areas to buy real estate in South Costa Blanca, Spain

17:43 Buying real estate properties for holiday purposes and rental licenses in South Costa Blanca

20:25 Expenses and required cash to maintain real estate in Spain

23:22 Language Barrier in South Costa Blanca and adapting to local culture

27:50 Starting Spanish Dream Property and the motivation of buyers to buy in South Costa Blanca

29:50 Service Offerings of Spanish Dream Property

33:20 Investor cliente in South Costa Blanca

36:00 Administration and Residency in Spain and support along the buying process by Spanish Dream Property

40:45 Tips by Bev Townsend for potential home buyers in South Costa Blanca

44:03 Contact Details by Bev Townsend

Bev, it was a pleasure to have you on the show!

Thank you so much for your time and for sharing your insights!

You can reach out to Bev via:

https://www.hallocasa.com/profile?id=734&lang=en

www.spanishdreamproperty.com

[email protected]

0044 1603 415 296

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Tamairo is a Keynote Speaker, a Real Estate Broker, & CEO in 4 states. She has been in the real estate profession since 2004 and has a background in teaching and mortgages. She is also member of the International Association of Real Estate Professionals. Her companies are Georgia’s Best Real Estate Services, Milwaukee’s Best Real Estate Services, Florida’s Best Real Estate Services and since 2019 Illinois Best Real estate Services. She sold more than 100+ properties in one calendar year while she was employed by another Broker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

0:00 Introduction

1:45 Operating a Brokerage in various States

2:45 State of Real Estate in Milwaukee

3:50 Example of an investor from Texas having decided to invest in Wisconsin

4:45 Buy real estate properties for 30k USD and make 12k USD on rental income in Wisconsin 

5:50 Owning vs Renting in Milwaukee

6:30 Coronavirus and real estate in Wisconsin

6:55 State of Real Estate in Georgia & appreciation of real estate

11:00 Wisconsin and Georgia vs Florida in terms of real estate

13:20 Emerging neighborhoods in Milwaukee 

16:15 Tamairo´s Service Offerings: flipping, own to rent, rent to buy

18:00 Starting a brokerage in various States

20:00 Managing a brokerage with 25+ agents in various States

22:40 Tamaio´s online class to obtain the real estate license

24:40 About the situation of women in real estate

27:45 Improving clients´ credit scores

30:00 Tamairo´s keynote speaker expierence

32:00 Tips for first-time home buyer and trends in Wisconsin and Georgia Florida real estate

34:20 Tamairo´s real estate investment strategy 

38:20 The importance of interior design in real estate for flipping purposes

41:20 Tips by Tamairo towards real estate agents and real estate investor

43:55 Tamairo´s Contact Details

You can contact Tamairo via:

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 001 414 949 55 66

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2409017169425569/

Tamairo, thank you so much for your time and all your insights!!

Sending best regards!