Real estate is consistently a sensible investment for a simple reason — it places your money in a human necessity that’s always in demand. It’s also both adaptable and tangible. In addition to offering long-term investment growth, properties can also bring in rent, provide you with income when used for commercial ventures, or even serve as a permanent or seasonal home for you. Real estate can...
Belize has been getting a lot of traction in the real estate market, and it’s easy to see why. There are beautiful beaches and jungles to consider — but buying a new home is always going to be a big decision. Whether or not you should buy your second home in Belize is really up to a range of factors, but it may be more in reach than you’d initially think. Here’s what you need to know. Your...
It’s a common occurrence for a tourist to arrive in Belize and decide that they want to stay. In fact, the country is quickly becoming one of the top tropical destinations for North Americans and Europeans looking to retire in peace. But despite the obvious draws of Belize, the Belizean government is almost always happy to have some new residents. If you’re looking to live in Belize, you have...
The Caribbean country of Belize has become one of the region’s most popular destinations for Americans looking to retire abroad, and there are a lot of reasons for that. The beautiful views, the fact that English is the native language, and the fact that you can own property outright even as a foreigner are all appealing in their own right — but Belize properties also have the advantage of...
Visitors to Belize from throughout North America are heading south for the opportunity to expatriate to Belize. Beautiful, tropical, and largely underdeveloped, the country is a ripe location for retirees. As a tax shelter with a generous exchange rate to the US dollar, you can get some great value on property in Belize. But it’s also easy to get taken for a ride if you don’t know what you’re...
Belize is both the second-smallest nation in Central America in terms of size and the smallest in terms of population. Despite that, this is a diverse country that consists of resort towns like Placencia and San Pedro, major metropolises like Belize City and Belmopan, and a lot of scenic nature in between. Just like anywhere, where you decide to live within Belize can have a major impact on your quality...
It’s not hard to start tallying up the advantages of living in Belize, but it can be a little more difficult to quantify the downsides. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any, but the combination of English being the national language, the generous tax breaks and exemptions for retirees, and the beautiful weather have made it one of the best choices for retirees from North America. The downsides,...
The beginning of a new year is the opportunity for new resolutions, but the average resolution is often the same year in and out: to eat healthier, find a balance between work and life, or improve relationships. It’s rare that these resolutions change actually have a dramatic impact on your life, but the small and seemingly humble Central American country of Belize could give you the chance to resolve...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has recently come up with its “Safe Travels Protocols” in an attempt to address the challenges of travel during the pandemic. By granting its “Safe Travels” Stamp, it assists tourists in deciding which locations are considered safe. The stamp recognizes that these countries have put in place health and safety procedures that resist the spread of...