Delivering Strategic Intelligence for Cross-Border Decision Making
SHADi Associates is an independent research and advisory firm helping globally mobile individuals and companies make informed cross-border decisions.
SHADi Associates Knowledge Series
Country Guides — €29.99
Country Guides are comprehensive analytical publications in the SHADi Associates series. Each book explores how national systems operate in practice — legally, economically, bureaucratically, and through real estate. Using comparative research and field observation, the series helps readers understand how residency, investment, and daily systems work beyond the legal framework. Each guide ranges from 150 to 230 pages, offering a complete overview before making major cross-border decisions.
Quick Guides — €14.99
Quick Guides are concise analytical editions in the SHADi Associates series. Each title examines how a particular country’s systems function—legally, economically, and bureaucratically—through clear comparative analysis. Designed for quick yet strategic understanding, the series helps readers spot friction points, opportunities, and trade-offs between destinations. Each guide ranges from 45 to 70 pages, offering structural clarity without oversimplifying.
Study Series — €19.99
Educational Series books examine how education, immigration, and institutional systems interact in practice. Each volume maps the structure linking university admissions, student visas, and post-graduation transitions — showing how academic access translates into long-term residence opportunities. Based on comparative field research and policy analysis, these 80–110-page editions provide clarity for students and families planning cross-border education. They reveal how each system behaves beyond official promises, preparing readers to make informed choices before applying.
SHADi Associates Consulting Services
Bronze Consultation — 30 Minutes (€90)
A focused 30-minute session designed to clarify your most urgent questions before making a move or investment decision. Ideal for individuals who need targeted insight into one country’s legal entry paths, residency options, or administrative systems. You’ll leave the session with clear next steps and a structural understanding — not generic advice.
Silver Consultation — 60 Minutes (€140)
A full one-hour session providing in-depth guidance on multiple questions or countries. Perfect for clients exploring relocation or residency options, planning long-term stays, or managing administrative requirements across different systems. You will receive a detailed overview, practical advice, and clear strategies to proceed confidently.
Gold Consultation — 90 Minutes (€240)
A comprehensive 90-minute strategy session for individuals or families seeking complete clarity before choosing a country or plan. Includes one Long Book and one Short Book of your choice to support your preparations. This tier provides in-depth structural analysis, scenario comparison, and practical advice tailored to your personal or investment goals — combining knowledge and strategy in one session.
Real Estate Navigation Service
We help buyers and investors understand how property systems work in real life — how markets, law, and administration interact — so you can move from searching to signing with confidence and clarity. We are not a broker or relocation company, and we do not hold client funds or negotiate for you.
Our process starts with two brief questionnaires completed in two stages to identify your goals, constraints, and risk comfort. Using this information, we conduct an independent search and present a vetted shortlist of five property options ready for purchase that suit your profile — each includes analysis, red-flag notes, and a clear process map from lawyer to notary to registry.
This method fosters transparency — the foundation of trust between you, the legal professionals, and the system you're entering. To start the search, a $1,000 non-refundable fee is required. After signing the purchase agreement, a $2,000 success fee is due. Optional referrals to vetted legal counsel are available; all legal costs are paid directly by the client.
How It Works
Step 1. Orientation. You complete two short questionnaires in two stages. These clarify your goals, constraints, and risk tolerance — the foundation of the search brief.
Step 2. Shortlisting. We identify and verify five property options that meet your profile. Each comes with analysis, red-flag notes, and context about legal and administrative exposure.
Step 3. Purchase & Completion. You engage directly with vetted legal counsel and service providers. We remain in the background to ensure continuity and clarity until the purchase is signed.
Throughout the process, transparency is maintained at every stage — it is the condition that builds trust between you, your advisors, and the system you are entering.
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Contact SHADi Associates
SHADi Associates offers structural intelligence for cross-border decision-making.
We do not sell access, file paperwork, or act as intermediaries. Our role is to provide clients with a verified, comparative understanding of how systems work — so decisions are made with foresight, not guesswork.
Use the form below for inquiries about:
Country and quick Guides
Study series (Guides for Students)
Consulting (Bronze, Silver, or Gold sessions)
B2B briefings or professional collaborations
All communication is managed digitally.
Messages are responded to within two business days.
