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	City/Country	Gross Rental Yield (% per annum)		Buy to Let Income Rating	Long Term Investment Rating
1.	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
2.	China, Shanghai Click to go to China Overview Page.	4.36% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in China .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in China.	What's good and what's bad about China? GOOD * Fastest growing economy * High yields in Shanghai * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Uncertainty over rules and laws * Property rights issues * Aliens cant be landlords
3.	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
4.	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
5.	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
6.	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
7.	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
8.	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
9.	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
10.	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
11.	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
12.	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
13.	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
14.	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
15.	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
16.	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
	City/Country	Gross Rental Yield (% per annum)		Buy to Let Income Rating	Long Term Investment Rating
17.	Tunisia, Tunis Click to go to Tunisia Overview Page.	5.62% 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 Tunisia .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Tunisia.	What's good and what's bad about Tunisia? GOOD * Pro-landlord rental market * Low transaction costs BAD * Low to moderate yields in Tunis * Moderate to high income taxes
18.	UK, London Click to go to United Kingdom Overview Page.	5.36% 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 United Kingdom .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in United Kingdom.	What's good and what's bad about United Kingdom? GOOD * Strong & stable economy * Pro-landlord rental market * Reasonable yields in London * Generally low transaction costs * Low to moderate income taxes BAD * Very high prices * Affordability stretched
19.	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
20.	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
21.	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
22.	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
23.	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
24.	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
25.	Grenada, St. George Click to go to Grenada Overview Page.	4.70% For a 300 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Poor For a 300 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Grenada .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Grenada.	What's good and what's bad about Grenada? GOOD * Very low rental income tax * Tenant-neutral rental market BAD * Very high transaction costs * Generally low yields
26.	Japan, Tokyo Click to go to Japan Overview Page.	4.86% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Japan .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Japan.	What's good and what's bad about Japan? GOOD * Strongly pro-landlord system * Low to moderate transaction costs * Strong rental market in Tokyo * Stable political system * Low effective rental income tax BAD * Economic malaise for 10+ yrs
27.	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%
28.	Latvia, Riga Click to go to Latvia Overview Page.	4.97% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Latvia .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Latvia.	What's good and what's bad about Latvia? GOOD * Pro-landlord rental market * Low effective rental income tax rates * Low transaction costs BAD * Low to moderate yields in Riga * Minor ownership restrictions on land
29.	Malta, Valleta Click to go to Malta Overview Page.	2.85% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Malta .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Malta.	What's good and what's bad about Malta? GOOD * Pro-landlord rental market * Moderate yields in Valetta * Low to moderate transaction costs BAD * Significant ownership limits * High rental income tax * Weak economic performance
30.	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
31.	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
32.	St. Kitts Click to go to St. Kitts & Nevis Overview Page.	4.01% For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Very Poor For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in St. Kitts & Nevis .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in St. Kitts & Nevis.	What's good and what's bad about St. Kitts & Nevis? GOOD * Pro-landlord rental market * Minimal taxation BAD * Low to moderate yields * Very high transaction costs
33.	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
34.	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
35.	Bermuda Click to go to Bermuda Overview Page.	5.05% For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Moderate For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Bermuda .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Bermuda.	What's good and what's bad about Bermuda? GOOD * One of the richest in the world * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Low yields for coastal units * Very high transaction costs * Property taxes can be high * Significant ownership limits
36.	Cyprus, Limassol Click to go to Cyprus Overview Page.	4.38% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Cyprus .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Cyprus.	What's good and what's bad about Cyprus? GOOD * Moderate transaction costs * Rapid growth with EU membership * Moderate rental yields * Low effective rental income tax BAD * Conflict divides island into 2 * Pro-tenant rental market
37.	Germany, Berlin Click to go to Germany Overview Page.	5.39% 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 Germany .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Germany.	What's good and what's bad about Germany? GOOD * Low to moderate transaction costs * Largest economy in Europe * High yields in Berlin BAD * Pro-tenant rental market * Moderate rental income tax
38.	Honduras, Tegucigalpa Click to go to Honduras Overview Page.	4.29% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Poor For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Honduras .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Honduras.	What's good and what's bad about Honduras? GOOD * Moderate transaction costs * Low effective rental income tax BAD * Political and security issues * Slightly pro-tenant market * Insecure property rights * Low yields in major cities
39.	Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island Click to go to Hong Kong Overview Page.	3.73% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Hong Kong .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Hong Kong.	What's good and what's bad about Hong Kong? GOOD * Pro-landlord rental market * Low transaction costs * Strong & stable economy * Moderate rental income tax BAD * Low to moderate yields
40.	Lithuania, Vilnius Click to go to Lithuania Overview Page.	4.04% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Lithuania .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Lithuania.	What's good and what's bad about Lithuania? GOOD * Very low transaction costs * Low effective rental income tax rates BAD * Generally low yields in Vilnius * Slighlty pro-tenant market
41.	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
42.	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
43.	New Zealand, Auckland Click to go to New Zealand Overview Page.	5.59% 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 New Zealand .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in New Zealand.	What's good and what's bad about New Zealand? GOOD * Low transaction costs * High yields for Wellington flats * Strong and stable economy * Neutral rental market * Low to moderate income taxes
44.	Nigeria, Lagos Click to go to Nigeria Overview Page.	5.30% 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 Nigeria .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Nigeria.	What's good and what's bad about Nigeria? GOOD * Strongly pro-landlord market BAD * Corrupt & unstable government * Very high transaction costs * Low yields in Lagos * Issues w/ security & electricity
45.	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
46.	Austria, Vienna Click to go to Austria Overview Page.	4.40% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Austria .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Austria.	What's good and what's bad about Austria? GOOD * Stable political system * Moderate transaction costs * Moderate yields for new units BAD * Complicated pro-tenant system * Moderate to high rental icome taxes
47.	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
48.	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
49.	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
50.	Finland, Helsinki Click to go to Finland Overview Page.	5.00% 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 Finland .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Finland.	What's good and what's bad about Finland? GOOD * Low to moderate transaction costs * Strong and stable economy * Tenant-neutral rental market * Moderate yields in Helsinki BAD * High rental income tax
	City/Country	Gross Rental Yield (% per annum)		Buy to Let Income Rating	Long Term Investment Rating
51.	France, Paris Click to go to France Overview Page.	4.02% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in France .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in France.	What's good and what's bad about France? GOOD * Low effective rental income tax * High yields in Paris * Global political powerhouse BAD * Moderate to high transaction costs * Pro-tenant rental market
52.	Ireland, Dublin Click to go to Ireland Overview Page.	4.00% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Ireland .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Ireland.	What's good and what's bad about Ireland? GOOD * Strong and stable economy * Low to moderate costs and taxes * Strong rental market for migrants BAD * Rent decline in recent years * Significant pro-tenant laws
53.	Mauritius, Port Lewis Click to go to Mauritius Overview Page.	4.24% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Poor For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Mauritius .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Mauritius.	What's good and what's bad about Mauritius? GOOD * Stable economy & democracy * Multiple ownership options BAD * Pro-tenant rental market * Moderate to high income tax rates * High transaction costs
54.	Monaco Click to go to Monaco Overview Page.	2.43% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Monaco .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Monaco.	What's good and what's bad about Monaco? GOOD * No rental income tax * Pro-landlord rental market * Strong, diversified economy BAD * Very low rental yields * High transaction costs
55.	Norway, Oslo Click to go to Norway Overview Page.	4.22% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Norway .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Norway.	What's good and what's bad about Norway? GOOD * Strong and stable economy * Low transaction costs * Tenant-neutral rental market BAD * Low rental yields in Oslo * High rental income tax
56.	Russia, Moscow Click to go to Russia Overview Page.	5.23% 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 Russia .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Russia.	What's good and what's bad about Russia? GOOD * Rapid economic growth BAD * High costs yet moderate yields * High rental income tax & VAT * High transaction costs * Pro-tenant rental market * Several ownership issues
57.	Singapore Click to go to Singapore Overview Page.	3.97% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Singapore .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Singapore.	What's good and what's bad about Singapore? GOOD * Strong & stable economy * Low transaction costs * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * Very low yields * Moderate rental income tax
58.	Sri lanka, Colombo Click to go to Sri Lanka Overview Page.	4.24% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to compare yields in the same continent.	Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment. Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Sri Lanka .	Click to view income tax, capital gains tax and property taxes in Sri Lanka.	What's good and what's bad about Sri Lanka? GOOD * High yields along the coast * Pro-landlord rental market BAD * On-going war on the north * Prohibitive transaction costs, 110% * High rental income taxes <