There's something I don't get properly about this tax and other fees of a thing which I'm curious. If the two parties involved in the deal (buyer and the seller) are using non custodial wallet to make and receive payment, is it still possible for government to demand for tax? I think buying a housing property requires just the buyer, the seller and the agent without government or it's institutions being involved. I don't know how it is being done in other countries but at least that's how it is done in my country. The possibility of buying a property with bitcoin depends on the parties involved and if both agreed, it's a done deal. Moreover, despite bitcoin is not an approved legal tender, it's trading or performing transaction with it is neither prohibited thou there is restriction/guidelines in certain areas.
Theoretically, you could avoid paying any taxes if the transaction were done the way you describe - meaning the seller would agree to receive BTC, and then the transfer of the property would be presented to the law as a gift or something similar. I'm not sure if that would mean that no tax has to be paid, but if it were pretended that the transfer of property from one owner to another was made without any payment involved, then maybe no one would be able to claim the payment of tax.
Im referring to South America, which has many characteristics that make it attractive to foreigners looking for a more relaxed and affordable lifestyle. Although there are political and economic challenges, these generally do not affect foreigners much, as they usually come with enough capital to start their own businesses without relying on local salaries.
I have some information that real estate there is quite cheap by Western standards, and that the tax systems in some countries are quite interesting.
Another advantage is the relative absence of natural disasters. Countries like Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil enjoy pleasant climates and offer opportunities to experience the Caribbean or nature. Although there are places where security can be an issue, its not as Hollywood and sensationalism portrayit doesnt represent the majority. Therefore, its not difficult to find safe and stable areas to live in.
Colombia has a bad reputation, and I really don't know how it is there today and whether anything has changed since the time of Escobar, but it is true that there are countries that are perhaps safer than others, and somehow it seemed to me that these were the countries in the south of South America, as far as possible from the US, Mexico and Colombia in terms of cartels and drugs.
