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

… the US there is no limitation on a foreign person or entity buying here says real estate attorney Neil Garfinkel  Its … that have passed focusing on finding the identities of LLC buyers As we wrote when the measures first rolled out in …

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

… cities across the globe attention has turned toward foreign buyers and investors many of whom its argued buy up properties simply as a handy investment for stashing …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 28, 2016 - 8:59AM
What the latest crackdown on LLC buyers means for NYC real estate

… this year aimed at outing shadowy anonymous real estate buyers The Real Deal reports that the US Treasury is … of purchasers In NYC the requirements fell on allcash LLC buyers of properties $3 million and up Since the Treasury …

By Virginia K. Smith |July 29, 2016 - 1:59PM
The Federal Government is cracking down on shady anonymous buyers in NYC and Miami

… Shadowy real estate buyers have been quite a hot topic in the … announced a new initiative identifying and tracking secret buyers of highend properties per the Times with a focus on …

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