Foreigners can only buy a condo in Phil's in a complex which is 60% owned by locals. They can only buy a condo in Scamland if its 51% owned by locals. Cannot buy a house, land or business in either of these countries. You can buy in the name of a local and get a 30 year lease or buy in a company name but lots of associated headaches with extra paperwork, legal and accounting fees etc. If you die, your condo in Scamland must be sold within 12 months or else the govt will take ownership. Agree with Katherine, it's better to rent than own in these countries.