D.H. Realting

Insights & guides

Practical guides on buying, investing and relocating — market by market.

Currency and payment when buying property abroad

Exchange rates can change your real price. How to pay, manage FX risk and time transfers across borders.

The pre-purchase checklist for buying property abroad

One page of checks that prevent most overseas-buying mistakes — goal, legal, money, tax and exit.

Choosing location: why the district beats the country

The country is the start, not the answer. Why micro-location drives rental demand, resale and your real return.

'Guaranteed rental' schemes: where's the catch?

A fixed return sounds safe — but who guarantees it, and at what hidden price? What to check before you believe the number.

Residency vs citizenship by investment: the real difference

A right to live is not a passport. How the two differ in cost, rules and what property actually gives you.

EU vs non-EU property: which suits your goal

Transparency and mobility vs higher yield and lower entry — the trade-offs between EU and non-EU markets.

Greece vs Montenegro: EU access or a lower entry point

Two southern coastlines compared on price, EU status, rental season and residency — to match your goal.

Property management for remote owners: how it works

If you won't be there, a good manager protects your income and asset. What they do, what it costs and how to choose.

Relocating abroad with family: schools, healthcare and setup

A home is only part of the move. What to plan for schools, healthcare, family visas and everyday setup.

Tax residency when you relocate: where do you pay tax?

Moving abroad can change where you're taxed. The basics of tax residency, treaties and the pitfalls to avoid.

How to sell property abroad: exit, costs and liquidity

Plan the exit before you buy: how liquidity, taxes and selling remotely affect your real return.

Short-term vs long-term rental: which strategy fits

Higher gross but more work and regulation vs steady and simple — compared on income, effort and risk.

Spain vs Portugal: which to buy in for living and rental

Two Iberian favourites compared on lifestyle, rental demand, costs and residency — to match your goal.

Total cost of ownership: the real price of property abroad

The asking price is only the start. Purchase, holding, rental and exit costs — and how to model them before you buy.

How to verify a developer and agency before buying abroad

A practical checklist to avoid scams: track record, licences, escrow, title — and the red flags to walk away from.

Poland

Student housing as an investment: why it works

Steady academic-year demand in university cities, compact lettable units — and how it ties to studying in Poland.

United Arab Emirates

Dubai vs Europe for property investment: how to choose

Yield and tax-free income vs maturity and EU liquidity — compared by goal, risk and horizon.

Golden visas in 2026: what changed and what's left

Several programmes closed or tightened. A clear map of residency-by-property routes and what to watch — no promises.

How to buy property abroad remotely — without flying out

Power of attorney, remote due diligence, secure payment and the risks to control when you can't be there.

Mortgages for non-residents: who lends and on what terms

Where foreigners can finance a purchase, typical deposits, documents and the currency risk to plan for.

Poland

Buying property in Poland: a complete guide

Our home market: notarial deed, PCC/VAT, mortgages, and strong rental incl. student demand.

Georgia

Buying property in Georgia: a complete guide

Open to foreigners, fast and low-cost process, low entry point and Tbilisi/Batumi rental.

Germany

Buying property in Germany: a complete guide

A stable market: notarial process, transfer tax by state, mortgages and tenant-protected rental.

Montenegro

Buying property in Montenegro: a complete guide

Simple foreigner purchase, low transfer tax, residence by property and Adriatic rental.

Portugal

Buying property in Portugal: a complete guide

Process, IMT transfer tax, residence options after the golden-visa change, and Lisbon/Porto rental.

Greece

Buying property in Greece: a complete guide

Entry points, the buying process, transfer tax, the golden visa and tourist rental.

Cyprus

Buying property in Cyprus: a complete guide

English-influenced law, costs and VAT, residence routes and coastal rental — for non-residents.

United Arab Emirates

Buying property in the UAE (Dubai): a complete guide

Freehold zones, DLD/RERA permits, escrow, taxes, residency visas and yields in Dubai.

Spain

Buying property in Spain: a complete guide

Market, buying process, taxes, residency and rental — everything a foreign buyer needs for Spain.

Off-plan or ready property: the pros and risks

When it pays to enter a project off-plan and when to buy ready-to-move-in — compared on price, risk, timing and income.

Cyprus

Cyprus or Greece: which to choose for living and investment

Two Mediterranean markets compared on climate, rental demand, taxes and residency routes — so you can match them to your goal.

Taxes and costs when buying property abroad

What to add on top of the asking price — purchase tax, notary, registration, lawyer and annual charges — and how the logic differs by country.

Rental yield in Europe: how to calculate gross vs net and what to watch

How gross yield differs from net, which costs eat into profit, and why occupancy matters more than a headline figure.

United Arab Emirates

Dubai for investors: how to buy property and get the permits right

DLD, RERA and Trakheesi permits, escrow accounts and developer payment plans — what to check before buying in Dubai.

Residency through property: comparing European and UAE programmes

How residency by property purchase works in Greece, Spain, Portugal and the UAE: thresholds, what the status grants and what to keep in mind.

Where to invest in property in 2026: a guide to key markets

Comparing Dubai, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Portugal by entry point, yield and investor goals — no promises, just facts.