Where should you buy property abroad with a $250,000 budget? Would you choose Thailand for its lifestyle, the UK for your children's university education, or Portugal for retirement? In this episode of Own the World, Catherine Quiambao sits down with Abhii Dabas, Founder and CEO of Intric Global, to put one property budget to the test across three very different stages of life. The budget stays the same: US$250,000. What changes is the reason for buying. Together, we explore potential property markets for digital nomads, families planning for overseas university education, and retirees looking for a better quality of life. Abhii shares his perspective on property prices, rental income, capital appreciation, foreign ownership, residency requirements, and the risks buyers often overlook. What you'll learn For digital nomads: Why Chiang Mai, Alicante, Tbilisi, Medellín, and Cebu City are worth exploring, and how community, connectivity, time zones, and rental demand influence the decision.For families: Why university cities like Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leipzig, and Fukuoka could offer opportunities beyond student accommodation.For retirees: How Hua Hin, Cambodia, Greece, Penang, and Portugal compare when lifestyle, healthcare, accessibility, and long-term affordability matter most.For investors: Why construction quality, rental demand, currency movements, ownership rules, and your future exit strategy deserve attention before you buy.Episode chapters 00:00 — Can $250,000 buy a good property abroad? 01:29 — The best cities for digital nomads 02:41 — Chiang Mai: Community, rental income, and property risks 05:00 — Medellín, Tbilisi, and Spain: Comparing opportunities 10:17 — Cebu City and the Philippine property market 12:24 — Buying property near international universities 16:00 — Fukuoka, Japan: Why population growth matters 19:40 — Should you buy close to a university? 22:51 — Retirement destinations for a $250K budget 23:09 — Hua Hin, Thailand: Lifestyle and healthcare 25:00 — Cambodia and Greece: Retirement and residency considerations 28:00 — Malaysia and Portugal: Quality of life and property investment 32:36 — Abhii's personal retirement strategy The bigger question A good overseas property purchase starts with understanding what you want the property to do for you. Is it a home base for your career, a place for your children's education, a retirement destination, or an income-generating asset? Your answer changes which markets make sense, what risks matter, and how you should evaluate your options. About Own the World Own the World by Intric Global explores international real estate, global mobility, and the decisions behind building a life and wealth across borders. Explore international property opportunities: https://intricglobal.com If this episode gave you a new perspective, share it with someone investing across borders. Explore more at Intric.club and follow for more conversations on global wealth, investing, and ownership.