Can an American own property in Spain?
409772
yes you can  if  you use the  property as an investment as long  you pay the  taxes (in spain )  on the  property and  the  assigned mortgage.but you must  pay  taxes  here too.
256781
If you live in FL you could go to the Flea Market. It has everything for spanish people. You should go to a flea market or look on line if you don't.
232933
Some states hold the property.
1173382
I work for an Estate agency in Spain.  We don't have any properties on the coast, as we are based inland, but if you are interested, have a look at our website.  You can contact us through there.  We do not have many long-term rentals on the site, but they can be easily found.
608914
The answer is yes you can, but the how is country dependent.  The US markets are open to anyone, but other countries often control the rules of access for their citizens.  The simplest answer is to locate a major stockbroker in your country.  They will be able to help you more than anyone on this board.\n\nThere are three issues to be managed when someone outside the US buys and sells in US markets.\n\nThe collection and payment of US taxes.\n\nThe collection and payment of domestic taxes.\n\nMeeting the requirements of domestic securities and exchange laws.\n\nMeeting any currency restrictions.\n\nThe answer will be country specific.
93590
In what country?  \n\nIf you mean the U.S., under certain circumstances it is possible.  The legal term is "adverse possession."
980002
Of course.  It does depend on if the REIT company will accept and facilitate a 1031 exchange.  It must also be real estate that is exchanged and not a structure or a business that sits on the property.  If you want more info, please let me know.
653165
didn't you know that no american can own a house or property ,you must pay tax every year or they will take your property even if its been in your family since before america was formed..
711366
The best way is to contact the Spanish Embassy in Washington D.C. http://www.mae.es/embajadas/washington/es/home and talk to them about your plans.  However, you may want to talk face-to-face with Spanish official who have offices closer to where you live (unless you live in the metro-D.C. area).  You can get a list of Spanish consulates at this website http://www.traveldocs.com/es/embassy.htm  \n\nWhat ever you decide to do - best of luck to you!!!
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First off, I do not recall IRS Publication 519 containing any of the information about dual citizenships and tips on how to obtain Philippine permanenet residency :0\n\nANyways, I will give you a real answer. if you are American and married to a naturalized US citizen of Philippine birth, you may be entitled to own land or "lot" as well as the structure "house" built on it, and both of you don't have to anything at all!  \n\nThis is how I understand it.  There is a Philippine law that allows former Filipino citizens to own land without having to re-obtain their former citizenship.  Sort of a "birthright" entitlement clause.  Your wife falls into that category.  As long as you are legally married to her, it is irrelevant what your nationality is.  If she can own Filipino land, then you also own that land by virtue of marriage.
728502
If you are a US resident, living and selling a property in the US, you have one year from the date of sale to buy another, more expensive property, to avoid capital gains taxes.
583388
Are you legally in the country? Citizenship is not required to own property. If you are legally able to work, and have qualified for a mortgage, you can buy a house.
957678
no. people from Spain are spanish.
586164
Unless they have changed the laws since I was last there ... you MUST be a citizen of Mexico to actually own any land there.  I found this out when I came across some beach front property I wanted to buy.\n\nAssuming by your question that you are not a Mexican Citizen, you would have to obtain citizenship there.\n\nIf you are in the United States .. then you must remember that the U.S. does not recognize dual citizenship. (assuming they haven't changed the rules)
1061024
I would be interested but im pretty sure that even though that you have the deed to the property doesnt the government have to make the final determination of whom can buy there.\nI remember something to that nature my ex saying.
84792
Foreigners can not own land in the RP They may buy leasehold houses or Condiminums but have to pay rent for the land that they sit on.\n\nThe 1987 Constitution bans foreigners from owning land in the\nPhilippines. The Investors' Lease Act (R.A. 7652, 1994) allows\nforeign companies investing in the Philippines to lease land for\n50 years, renewable once for another 25 years, for a maximum 75\nyears.
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You can.\nYou would most likely have to hire someone to care for the properties for you.\nThere are companies that do only that for people that either live outside the state or country.