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	City/Country	Gross Rental Yield (% per annum)		Buy to Let Income Rating	Long Term Investment Rating
1.	Fr. Polynesia, Tahiti Click to go to French Polynesia Overview Page.	15.00% For a 300 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 300 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in French Polynesia .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in French Polynesia.	What's good and what's bad about French Polynesia? GOOD * Multiple but low taxes BAD * Serious ownership restrictions * Strongly pro-tenant laws * High transaction costs
2.	Moldova, Chisinau Click to go to Moldova Overview Page.	14.36% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Moldova .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Moldova.	What's good and what's bad about Moldova? GOOD * High yields in Chisinau * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Secessionist problems * High effective tax rates * To buy: Full amt paid in cash * One of the poorest in Europe
3.	Guam, Hagatna Click to go to Guam Overview Page.	12.86% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Guam .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Guam.	What's good and what's bad about Guam? GOOD * High rental yields * Pro-landlord rental market * Low to moderate transaction costs * Strong, US-backed economy BAD * Generally high taxes * Minor ownership limits
4.	Venezuela, Caracas Click to go to Venezuela Overview Page.	12.80% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Venezuela .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Venezuela.	What's good and what's bad about Venezuela? GOOD * High yields in Caracas BAD * High rental income tax at 34% * Moderate to high transaction costs * Serious expropriation risks * Oil-based economic growth
5.	Colombia, Bogota Click to go to Colombia Overview Page.	12.63% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Colombia .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Colombia.	What's good and what's bad about Colombia? GOOD * High yields in Bogota * Low transaction costs * Neutral to pro-landlord market BAD * Very high rental income tax * Insecure property rights * Political and security issues
6.	Ecuador, Quito Click to go to Ecuador Overview Page.	12.00% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Ecuador .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Ecuador.	What's good and what's bad about Ecuador? GOOD * High yields in Quito BAD * Pro-tenant rental market * High rental income tax * High transaction costs * Volatile political situation
7.	Guatemala, Guatemala City Click to go to Guatemala Overview Page.	12.00% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Guatemala .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Guatemala.	What's good and what's bad about Guatemala? GOOD * High yields in Guatemala City * Neutral tenancy laws BAD * Very high rental income taxes * High transaction costs * Volatile political situation * Insecure property rights
8.	Egypt, Cairo Click to go to Egypt Overview Page.	11.35% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Egypt .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Egypt.	What's good and what's bad about Egypt? GOOD * Very high yields in Maadi * Moderate transaction costs * Low effective income tax, no CGT BAD * Pro-tenant rental market * Multiple property restrictions
9.	Indonesia, Jakarta Click to go to Indonesia Overview Page.	11.27% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Indonesia .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Indonesia.	What's good and what's bad about Indonesia? GOOD * Very high yields in Jakarta * Tenant neutral rental market BAD * Serious ownership limits * High rental income tax * High transaction costs
10.	Philippines, Metro Manila Click to go to Philippines Overview Page.	11.23% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Philippines .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Philippines.	What's good and what's bad about Philippines? GOOD * High yields for luxury condos * Pro landlord luxury market * Strong expat rental market BAD * High transaction costs * High taxes & corrupt system * Foreigners cant buy land
11.	Panama, Panama City Click to go to Panama Overview Page.	10.88% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Panama .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Panama.	What's good and what's bad about Panama? GOOD * High yields in Panama City * Pro-landlord rental market * Low transaction costs * Moderate rental income tax BAD * Hounded by economic woes
12.	Slovakia, Bratislava Click to go to Slovak Republic Overview Page.	10.06% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Slovak Republic .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Slovak Republic.	What's good and what's bad about Slovak Republic? GOOD * Low to moderate rental income tax * High yields in Bratislava * Very low transaction costs * Tenant-neutral rental market BAD * Minor issues w/ property rights
13.	Namibia, Windhoek Click to go to Namibia Overview Page.	10.00% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Spectacular For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Namibia .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Namibia.	What's good and what's bad about Namibia? GOOD * High yields in Windhoek * Moderate transaction cost * Low effective rental income tax rates * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Interracial tension exists * Political and security issues
14.	Jamaica, Kingston Click to go to Jamaica Overview Page.	9.91% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Jamaica .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Jamaica.	What's good and what's bad about Jamaica? GOOD * Luxury market is pro landlord BAD * High murder & crime rate * High transaction costs * High rental income taxes
15.	Jordan, Amman Click to go to Jordan Overview Page.	9.62% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Jordan .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Jordan.	What's good and what's bad about Jordan? GOOD * High yields in Amman * Rents paid 1 year in advance * Moderate buying costs * Low effective rental income tax rates BAD * Minor buying restrictions
16.	Vietnam/HCMC Click to go to Vietnam Overview Page.	9.43% For a 170 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 170 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Vietnam .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Vietnam.	What's good and what's bad about Vietnam? GOOD * Pro-landlord rental market * Low transaction costs BAD * High rental income tax * Gold is needed in buying land * No official land ownership
	City/Country	Gross Rental Yield (% per annum)		Buy to Let Income Rating	Long Term Investment Rating
17.	Uganda, Kampala Click to go to Uganda Overview Page.	9.33% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Uganda .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Uganda.	What's good and what's bad about Uganda? GOOD * High yields in Kampala * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Limits on alien land ownership * Conflict in nothern region * Moderate transaction costs and taxes
18.	Costa Rica, San Jose Click to go to Costa Rica Overview Page.	9.23% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Costa Rica .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Costa Rica.	What's good and what's bad about Costa Rica? GOOD * High yields for coastal units BAD * Pro-tenant rental market * Moderate transaction costs * High rental income taxes
19.	Peru, Lima Click to go to Peru Overview Page.	9.23% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Peru .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Peru.	What's good and what's bad about Peru? GOOD * High yields in Lima * Low transaction costs BAD * High rental income tax * Pro-tenant rental market * Volatile political situation
20.	El Salvador, San Salvador Click to go to El Salvador Overview Page.	9.12% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in El Salvador .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in El Salvador.	What's good and what's bad about El Salvador? GOOD * High yields in San Salvador * Low transaction costs BAD * High rental income tax * Pro-tenant rental market * Still weak economy * Insecure property rights
21.	Ukraine, Kiev Click to go to Ukraine Overview Page.	9.09% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Ukraine .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Ukraine.	What's good and what's bad about Ukraine? GOOD * High yields in Kiev * Pro-landlord rental market * Low transaction costs * Moderate rental income tax rate BAD * Corruption & instability woes
22.	Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Click to go to Malaysia Overview Page.	8.91% For a 125 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 125 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Malaysia .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Malaysia.	What's good and what's bad about Malaysia? GOOD * Low transaction costs * High yields for luxury condos * Reforms improved rental market BAD * High rental income tax * Pro-tenant rental market
23.	Uruguay, Montevideo Click to go to Uruguay Overview Page.	8.71% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Uruguay .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Uruguay.	What's good and what's bad about Uruguay? GOOD * High yields in Montevideo * Pro-landlord rental market * Strong economic recovery BAD * Moderate transaction costs and taxes
24.	Nicaragua, Managua Click to go to Nicaragua Overview Page.	8.66% For a 250 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 250 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Nicaragua .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Nicaragua.	What's good and what's bad about Nicaragua? GOOD * High yields in Managua * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Fragile economy, high poverty * Insecure property rights * Moderate to high taxes
25.	Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Click to go to Tanzania Overview Page.	8.57% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Tanzania .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Tanzania.	What's good and what's bad about Tanzania? GOOD * High yields in main centers * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Unstable union w/ Zanzibar * High rental income tax rate * Limits on alien land ownership
26.	Argentina, Buenos Aires Click to go to Argentina Overview Page.	8.29% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Argentina .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Argentina.	What's good and what's bad about Argentina? GOOD * High yields for luxury units * Pro-landlord rental market * Low to moderate transaction costs BAD * High rental income tax * Effects of 2001 crisis lingers * To buy: Full amt paid in cash * Foreign exchange restrictions
27.	Netherlands, Amsterdam Click to go to Netherlands Overview Page.	8.25% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Netherlands .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Netherlands.	What's good and what's bad about Netherlands? GOOD * Moderate yields in Amsterdam * Strong & stable economy * Moderate transaction costs * Moderate rental income tax rates BAD * Pro-tenant rental market
28.	Romania, Bucharest Click to go to Romania Overview Page.	8.17% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Romania .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Romania.	What's good and what's bad about Romania? GOOD * High yields in Bucharest * Pro-landlord rental market * Low to moderate transaction costs BAD * Foreigners cant buy land * High inflation rate
29.	Hungary, Budapest Click to go to Hungary Overview Page.	8.09% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Excellent For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Hungary .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Hungary.	What's good and what's bad about Hungary? GOOD * Good yields in Budapest * Low to moderate transaction costs * The law is pro-landlord BAD * Minor ownership restrictions * Moderate to high rental icome taxes
30.	Thailand, Bangkok Click to go to Thailand Overview Page.	7.97% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Thailand .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Thailand.	What's good and what's bad about Thailand? GOOD * High yields in Bangkok * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Complicated buying process * High rental income tax * Foreigners cannot buy land * Political uncertainties
31.	Bahamas Click to go to Bahamas Overview Page.	7.73% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Bahamas .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Bahamas.	What's good and what's bad about Bahamas? GOOD * Stable economy & government * Pro-landlord rental market * Minimal property taxation * Moderate rental yields BAD * Moderate to high transaction costs
32.	UAE, Dubai Click to go to United Arab Emirates Overview Page.	7.72% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in United Arab Emirates .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in United Arab Emirates.	What's good and what's bad about United Arab Emirates? GOOD * Very low rental tax of 5% * Low transaction costs at 8% * High rental yields in Dubai * One of the most stable in ME BAD * Capped rent increases * Enormous new residential supply in 2007 and 2008
33.	Mexico, Mexico City Click to go to Mexico Overview Page.	7.71% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Mexico .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Mexico.	What's good and what's bad about Mexico? GOOD * High yields for luxury units * Moderate transaction costs * Low to moderate income taxes BAD * Pro-tenant rental market
	City/Country	Gross Rental Yield (% per annum)		Buy to Let Income Rating	Long Term Investment Rating
34.	Morocco, Marrakesh Click to go to Morocco Overview Page.	7.66% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Morocco .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Morocco.	What's good and what's bad about Morocco? GOOD * Moderate transaction costs * High yields in Marrakech * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Taxes can be very high * Weak property rights * Macroeconomic woes
35.	Belgium, Brussels Click to go to Belgium Overview Page.	7.53% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Belgium .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Belgium.	What's good and what's bad about Belgium? GOOD * High yields in Brussels * Strong demand for rental units BAD * Moderate to high transaction costs * Tiresome tenancy length limits * Moderate to high taxes
36.	Chile, Santiago Click to go to Chile Overview Page.	7.50% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Chile .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Chile.	What's good and what's bad about Chile? GOOD * High yields in coastal areas * Politically stable w/ strong econ * Tenant neutral rental market * Low to moderate transaction costs BAD * Complicated income tax
37.	Senegal, Dakar Click to go to Senegal Overview Page.	7.50% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Senegal .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Senegal.	What's good and what's bad about Senegal? GOOD * High yields in Dakar & coast * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Currency controls exist * High rental income tax * High transaction costs
38.	Lebanon, Beirut Click to go to Lebanon Overview Page.	7.46% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Lebanon .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Lebanon.	What's good and what's bad about Lebanon? GOOD * High yields in Beirut * Low rental income tax * Moderate transaction cost BAD * Unstable security situation * Minor ownership limits * Heavily damaged by attacks
39.	Botswana, Gaboron Click to go to Botswana Overview Page.	7.42% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Botswana .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Botswana.	What's good and what's bad about Botswana? GOOD * Moderate to high rental yields * Stable political system * Pro-landlord rental market * Low to moderate income taxes BAD * Desert covers 85% of country
40.	Kenya, Nairobi Click to go to Kenya Overview Page.	7.38% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Kenya .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Kenya.	What's good and what's bad about Kenya? GOOD * Pro-landlord rental market * Moderate yields in Nairobi BAD * Corruption & poverty woes * Security & political concerns * High rental income tax of 30%
41.	Vanuatu, Port-Vila Click to go to Vanuatu Overview Page.	7.38% For a 140 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 140 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Vanuatu .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Vanuatu.	What's good and what's bad about Vanuatu? GOOD * High yields for beach houses * Moderate transaction costs * Flat rental income tax at 12.5% BAD * Serious ownership restrictions * Stagnant income per person * Prone to natural calamities
42.	Israel, Tel Aviv Click to go to Israel Overview Page.	7.37% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Israel .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Israel.	What's good and what's bad about Israel? GOOD * Moderate yields in Tel Aviv * Low to moderate transaction costs * Low effective rental income tax BAD * Security risks in Jerusalem * Minor property ownership issues * Several conflict areas
43.	Guadeloupe, Grande-Terre Click to go to Guadeloupe Overview Page.	7.31% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Guadeloupe .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Guadeloupe.	What's good and what's bad about Guadeloupe? GOOD * Low effective rental income tax BAD * Strongly pro-tenant market * Low to moderate yields * Very high transaction cost
44.	Macedonia. Skopje Click to go to Macedonia Overview Page.	7.23% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Macedonia .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Macedonia.	What's good and what's bad about Macedonia? GOOD * High yields in Skopje * Pro-landlord rental market * Low transaction costs * Moderate income taxes BAD * Serious ownership restrictions * Political and security concerns
45.	Czech Republic, Prague Click to go to Czech Republic Overview Page.	6.93% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Czech Republic .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Czech Republic.	What's good and what's bad about Czech Republic? GOOD * Pro-landlord rental market * Moderate yields in Prague * Low transaction costs BAD * Moderate to high rental income tax * Aliens cant buy land directly
46.	Ghana, Accra Click to go to Ghana Overview Page.	6.86% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate to Good For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Ghana .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Ghana.	What's good and what's bad about Ghana? GOOD * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Rife w/ poverty & instability * Severe ownership issues * Inflation is higher than yields * Complicated land titling system
47.	Trinidad Click to go to Trinidad and Tobago Overview Page.	6.83% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Trinidad and Tobago .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Trinidad and Tobago.	What's good and what's bad about Trinidad and Tobago? GOOD * High yields in Tobago * Strong economic growth BAD * Very high rental income tax * Moderate to high transaction costs * Pro-tenant rental market
48.	Slovenia, Ljubljana Click to go to Slovenia Overview Page.	6.81% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Slovenia .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Slovenia.	What's good and what's bad about Slovenia? GOOD * Pro-landlord rental market * Low transaction costs * Strong post-transition economy BAD * Low to moderate yields in Ljubljana * High rental income tax * Minor issues w/ ownership
49.	Canada, Toronto Click to go to Canada Overview Page.	6.74% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Canada .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Canada.	What's good and what's bad about Canada? GOOD * Strong rental market for immigrants * Low transaction costs * Strong and stable economy * No estate or inheritance tax * Low to moderate rental income tax BAD * Pro-tenant rental laws
50.	Turkey, Istanbul Click to go to Turkey Overview Page.	6.47% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Turkey .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Turkey.	What's good and what's bad about Turkey? GOOD * Low costs in coastal areas * Moderate to high yields * Rapid economic growth * Low to moderate transaction costs BAD * Pro-tenant rental market * Moderate to high income tax rates
	City/Country	Gross Rental Yield (% per annum)		Buy to Let Income Rating	Long Term Investment Rating
51.	Brazil, Sao Paolo Click to go to Brazil Overview Page.	6.40% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate to Good For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Brazil .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Brazil.	What's good and what's bad about Brazil? GOOD * Biggest in Latin America * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Moderate to high rental income tax * Moderate transaction costs * Inflation is higher than yields * High inequality & poverty
52.	Andorra Click to go to Andorra Overview Page.	6.19% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Andorra .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Andorra.	What's good and what's bad about Andorra? GOOD * Very low rental income tax * Moderate yields * Strong tourism & economy BAD * Limited buying options * Tenancy laws unknown
53.	Estonia, Tallinn Click to go to Estonia Overview Page.	6.13% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Estonia .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Estonia.	What's good and what's bad about Estonia? GOOD * Very low transaction costs * Moderate yields in Tallinn * Strong economic growth BAD * High rental income tax * Slighlty pro-tenant market
54.	Sweden, Stockholm Click to go to Sweden Overview Page.	6.00% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Sweden .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Sweden.	What's good and what's bad about Sweden? GOOD * Strong & stable economy * Low transaction costs BAD * Moderate to low yields * Extremely pro-tenant market * High rental income tax
55.	Poland, Warsaw Click to go to Poland Overview Page.	5.95% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Poland .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Poland.	What's good and what's bad about Poland? GOOD * Low transaction costs * Strong post-transition economy BAD * Low to moderate rental yields * High rental income tax * Strong pro-tenant sentiments
56.	Bulgaria, Sophia Click to go to Bulgaria Overview Page.	5.87% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Bulgaria .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Bulgaria.	What's good and what's bad about Bulgaria? GOOD * Moderate to good rental yields in Sofia * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * High transaction costs * Moderate rental income tax * Corruption & crime woes
57.	Australia, Sydney Click to go to Australia Overview Page.	5.85% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Australia .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Australia.	What's good and what's bad about Australia? GOOD * Strong and stable economy * Low to moderate transaction costs * Tenant-neutral rental market * Strong rental market for migrants BAD * Moderate effective income tax rates
58.	Seychelles, Victoria Click to go to Seychelles Overview Page.	5.80% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Seychelles .	n.a. Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Seychelles.	What's good and what's bad about Seychelles? GOOD * Moderate transaction costs BAD * Aliens can buy but not rent out * Low to moderate rental yields * High rental income tax * Very weak economic growth
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