During three information-packed days, you’ll benefit from years of experience gathered by speakers who are experts in their fields
An Overview and a Close Look at the Country’s Regions
We’ll take a virtual tour around Ecuador, highlighting the major areas and attractions of the country. We’ll then follow this with an in-depth look at each of the country’s regions along with their strengths and weaknesses for the potential expat.
Galapagos Islands
These islands are unique in the world, with a large percentage of the wildlife there occurring nowhere else on the planet. It’s a little known fact that 3% of the land area in Galapagos is now available for private ownership, with the rest of the islands remaining a national park. We’ll introduce you to people with the inside track on how to buy a piece of this World Heritage Site at
prices you won’t believe.
Overview and Details of the Real Estate Market
We’ll take a look at the regions of Ecuador with respect to real estate, and then our local
experts from around the country will present the “in’s and out’s” of their market, as well as giving you a sampling of what’s currently on offer.
Step-by-step Guide to Buying Property
The property purchase is simple and straightforward in Ecuador, with foreigners (including non-residents) having the same rights as citizens with respect to Teatro Sucre in Cuenca
This way to the disco property ownership. From the time you consider making the offer until you’ve completed closing, you’ll see how the entire process fits together.
The Property Rental Market
For the first time in Ecuador, we’re seeing expats making inroads into the rental property market. We’ll take a look at what’s working for them, and talk to some of the people making this happen.
Title Insurance and What to Look For in Your Property Purchase
Title insurance is now available for your property purchase in Ecuador. This is turning into a real plus with respect to the property market, and has made your overseas property purchase here much less threatening. Always a favorite speaker, Tuey Brady-Murdock, Vice President of First American Title, will go over what this means to your purchase, and some of the pitfalls to look for when buying property overseas.
Leading Edge Concepts in the World of International Banking
Mr. Thomas Fischer of Jyske Bank in Denmark, one of Europe’s oldest and soundest financial institutions, will talk to us about how to take advantage of the world’s currency fluctuations and show us some truly creative international investment strategies. As many expats in Ecuador already know, Jyske Bank is private banking at its best.
Economic Outlook and Business Climate in Ecuador
For those who are considering doing business here—or even just living here—we’ll go over Ecuador’s current economic indicators and the economic outlook for the country. Also, we’ll be covering the latest political issues and happenings with the government.
An In-Depth Look at the Cost of Living
Perhaps the most important attraction in moving to Ecuador is the cost of living. You’ll get a first-hand look at what it costs to live here, and have a chance to quiz the expats who have already
made the move.
Residency
A key item about relocation to any country is what it takes to become a resident. Our experts will fill you in on the types of visas available and help you decide which of the many options fits you best.
Importation of Your Household Effects and Pets
New residents are entitled to import their household effects to Ecuador dutyfree…but you’ve got to follow the rules and procedures to make it happen. We’ll take a look at the rules, restrictions, processes, and lessons learned for getting this done.
Health Care
This critical item is high on everyone’s list, and Ecuador measures up nicely to many places in the
developed world. From laser dental work at less than one third of US prices to shoulder replacements to good old-fashioned one-on-one medical care, you’ll find Ecuador a pleasant surprise.
Learn How We Did It!
Perhaps worth the price of admission in itself: You’ll have the chance to meet some of the expats who are already here, and find out how they managed to reinvent themselves and start over in this exotic land. Whether you eventually choose Ecuador or somewhere else, this will help you on your way.
Colonial Quito Real Estate Tour
As an added bonus, we’ll be offering a free tour of Colonial Quito after the conference, with a chance to take a look at some of the antique colonials that are now selling at amazingly low prices. This is now probably Ecuador’s best property buy.
Getting to Know Ecuador—Optional Country Tours
After the conference, we’ll have a number of tours available for those who want to get to know the country first-hand, including real estate tours, as well as a tour focused on meeting the village artisans around the country who make some of Ecuador’s most popular export items. To see what we’ve got to offer, click here.
A Little About Where the Conference is Held
The conference is being held in the Spanish Colonial city of Quito, in the heart of the Ecuadorian Sierra, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We’ll be hosting Live and Prosper in Ecuador at the beautiful Hilton Colon. The Hilton provides an ideal venue from which to enjoy the conference, as well as the city of Quito. Mount Sinai Hospital
Arriving in an Amazon village Hotel Hilton Colón Situated facing the famous Parque el Ejido, you can enjoy the park’s well-known art fair on Saturday, taking part in the festive atmosphere or possibly getting an economical head start on your Christmas shopping. And any night of the week, the Mariscal Sucre district located behind the park is one of the city’s biggest draws, with its tree-lined streets, quaint shops and popular restaurants. Also, you’re only two blocks from a bustling indigenous artisan market.
We’ve negotiated a special rate at the hotel, which offers a wide range of
amenities including a gym, pool, and business center, as well as local excursions
and much more. For more information on the Hilton Colon, click here.
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