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PROPERTY STORIES · FLORIDA · PART 1
I Own Land in Florida. So Why Don’t I Want to Develop It?
I own land in Florida, but I love my life in Europe. Owning an asset does not oblige me to build a life around it.
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PROPERTY STORIES · FLORIDA · PART 2
Selling U.S. Property as a Foreigner: The FIRPTA Surprise
FIRPTA withholding is generally based on the amount realised, not simply profit. That can create a large cash-flow surprise for a foreign seller.
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PROPERTY STORIES · FLORIDA · PART 3
Can You Sell Florida Property While Living Abroad?
A remote sale can be possible, but identity checks, signatures, tax forms and raw-land liquidity need organising before the last minute.
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