The U.K. may start forcing foreign entities who own real estate to reveal their owners' identities

… would be the first of its kind to come with these kinds of identity requirements and is meant to put a damper on the … allcash deals over $3 million requiring that the buyers identity be disclosed to a law enforcement database I think … pushback for sure says Leonard Steinberg of Compass  If the identity of an LLC buyer needs to be disclosed to an FBI …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 11, 2017 - 1:59PM
Cities around the world are cracking down on foreign real estate investors, but don't expect NYC to follow suit

… and Australia has ordered hundreds of foreign nationals to sell property that was purchased in violation of the nations … Its hard to refine to get it to do what you want to do says urban planner Julia VitulloMartin noting the potential for …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 28, 2016 - 8:59AM
The Federal Government is cracking down on shady anonymous buyers in NYC and Miami

… million The program is starting out in New York as well as MiamiDade County two US cities particularly notorious as … market meltdown means for NYC real estate 9 ways to put Midtowns empty piedaterres to good use Ask an Expert Are … is cracking down on shady anonymous buyers in NYC and Miami

By Virginia K. Smith |January 13, 2016 - 4:41PM