While applying for residency in any country can be a hassle, with extensive financial records and documentation required as part of the application process, qualifying as a property owner is usually a shortcut that cuts out a lot of red tape. On that basis, the “Live and Invest Overseas” publishing group has compiled a list to the top five retirement havens that offer a residency program linked to a real estate purchase – Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Malaysia and Malta.
Source: Real today