Insights & guides

Finland: prices of old dwellings down 2.2% year-on-year in September 2026

According to Statistics Finland's preliminary data, prices of old dwellings in housing companies fell 2.2% year-on-year nationwide in September 2026, though they rose 1.0% on the previous month.

• Market and prices

Finland: old housing company dwellings fell 3.2% in price year-on-year in Q3 2026

According to Statistics Finland's preliminary data, prices of old dwellings in housing companies fell 3.2% year-on-year in July–September 2026, while new dwellings rose 4.8%.

• Market and prices

Georgia Moves Toward Consumption-Based Household Gas and Water Tariffs

Georgia's Parliament is fast-tracking amendments that would let the energy and water regulator set household gas and water tariffs according to consumption, according to Georgia Today.

• Market and prices

Czech housing affordability: most non-owners doubt they will ever buy, mortgage payments up 97% in five years

A Generali Investments survey shows more than 60% of Czech non-owners see homeownership as out of reach, while illustrative mortgage payments have nearly doubled in five years.

• Mortgages for non-residents

Bulgaria's Property Market After Euro Adoption: Sofia, Varna and Burgas See Rising Prices

According to Bolgarskiydom (EN section), euro adoption has removed lev-to-euro currency risk and early 2026 signals point to faster deals and fewer discounts in Sofia, Varna and Burgas.

• Market and prices

Tbilisi new-build prices up 5.9% year on year in Q3 2026

Georgia's residential property price index rose 1.5% quarter on quarter and 5.9% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, according to Geostat figures reported by Georgia Today.

• New builds and off-plan
• Market and prices

Cyprus affordable housing scheme has collected only €2.21m so far

The Interior Ministry says developers using planning incentives in Cyprus have paid €2.21 million to date, far below the €20 million earlier reported as potential income.

• Market and prices

Albanian coastal property: prices up around 25% as foreign buyers account for 40% of demand

According to Tirana Times, citing the Albanian Builders Association, coastal property demand in Albania rose 20-30% year on year in spring 2024, with foreigners making up about 40% of buyers.

• Market and prices

Dubai's luxury villa communities: average prices, rents and yields

Bayut's MyBayut Blog compares average prices, rents and ROI in Dubai's luxury villa communities, from Al Barari to Palm Jumeirah.

• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Cyprus: ETEK Opposes Retrospective Planning Permits for Unauthorised Buildings

Following an Audit Office report on planning derogations, Cyprus's technical chamber ETEK says unauthorised developments should not be legalised after construction.

• Market and prices

Greece weighs extra floors for build-to-rent housing as experts flag climate risks

According to To Vima — Finance, the Greek government is developing incentives for affordable long-term rental buildings, while experts warn about heat, renovation-subsidy gaps and the need for a new Athens Master Plan.

• Rental income and yield
• Risks

Finland: prices of old dwellings in housing companies down 3.9% year-on-year in Q2 2026

According to Statistics Finland's preliminary data, old dwellings in housing companies were 3.9% cheaper in April–June 2026 than a year earlier, with declines in all large towns.

• Market and prices

Dominican Republic: inflation eases to 5.12% as economy grows 4.6% through September

The Central Bank says year-on-year inflation has cooled to 5.12% while the economy expanded 4.6% in January–September 2026, with construction among the leading sectors.

• Market and prices

Dubai property market: sales down 14% over 12 months, median price per sqft up 5.7%

According to DubaiRealEstateData, Dubai registered 173,876 sales worth AED 472.1B over the latest 12 months, while the median price rose to AED 1,736 per sqft.

• Market and prices

Bayahíbe posts the Dominican Republic's highest hotel occupancy, ahead of Punta Cana

According to CLIC Inmobiliaria, citing MITUR data, Romana-Bayahíbe averaged 85.4% hotel occupancy in 2025 and 90.5% in the first half of 2026, but most of that demand stays in all-inclusive resorts.

• Market and prices

Prague homes cost nearly 17 annual salaries, Deloitte ranks city second least affordable in Europe

A new 70 sq m apartment in Prague now costs nearly 17 average gross annual salaries, up from about 15 a year earlier, according to Deloitte's Property Index.

• Market and prices

Cambodia for foreign investors: 100% ownership of companies, but no direct land ownership

According to Cambodgemag, a Paris Bar lawyer working in Phnom Penh outlines key rules for foreign investors, from company ownership and land restrictions to 20% corporate tax and 10% VAT.

• Market and prices

Second Mortgage in Dubai: Eligibility, DLD Registration and Costs

According to Bayut — MyBayut Blog, Dubai's registration system covers both first- and second-degree mortgages, with a listed DLD fee of 0.25% of the mortgage value.

• Mortgages for non-residents

Cyprus Audit Office Warns Over Retrospective Planning Exemptions

According to Cyprus Property News, a special Audit Office report says planning exemptions meant for extraordinary cases risk becoming a second route to approval, including for buildings already built without permits.

• Market and prices

Dubai rents: median new contract at AED 75,000 a year, up 4.8%

According to DubaiRealEstateData, the median rent on new registered Ejari contracts in Dubai reached AED 75,000 a year over the last 12 months, up 4.8% year on year.

• Market and prices

Dubai mortgage registrations dip 2.2% over 12 months as gift transfers fall 11.3%

According to DubaiRealEstateData, Dubai registered 32,644 new mortgages in the trailing 12 months, with a median loan of AED 1.3 million.

• Mortgages for non-residents

Dubai property market, September 2026: median price AED 1,734/sqft, up 5.9% year on year

DubaiRealEstateData reports that the 12-month median price of Dubai apartments and villas reached AED 1,734 per sq ft, with off-plan deals making up 68.2% of sales.

• Market and prices

Cyprus property transfers reach €3.72bn in the first nine months of 2026

Property transfers in Cyprus totalled €3.72 billion between January and September 2026, up 6.6% year on year, with Limassol accounting for 38.7% of the value.

• Market and prices

Dominican Republic's emerging destinations in 2026: what official tourism data shows

According to CLIC Inmobiliaria's analysis of MITUR data, Cabo Rojo, Miches, Puerto Plata, Sosúa-Cabarete and Juan Dolio-Boca Chica show measurable structural change.

• Market and prices

Cyprus Plans to Hand Management of Jointly Owned Buildings to District Organisations from 2029

Cyprus is preparing to transfer responsibility for managing jointly owned buildings to District Local Government Organisations from 1 January 2029, though the legislation is still being drafted.

• Market and prices

Cyprus off-plan sales jump almost 49% in Q3 2026, with Limassol in the lead

Cyprus recorded 1,956 off-plan sales worth €606.4 million in the third quarter of 2026, and Limassol increased its share of the market by value to 40.5%.

• New builds and off-plan
• Market and prices

Property in China and Hong Kong for foreigners: a guide to the rules, costs and risks

Mainland China and Hong Kong are two different legal systems with two different answers to the question 'can a foreigner buy?'. A map of our guides to both.

• How to buy
• Risks

Hong Kong's priciest and smallest properties: billion-dollar Peak mansions, nano flats and a new law for subdivided homes

Reported sales above HK$1 billion on The Peak, flats of 200 to 300 square feet, about 110,000 subdivided units and the Small House Policy: what was published, with sources and dates.

Cost of living in Hong Kong 2026: a monthly budget for one person, a couple and a family

On our own sums, one person needs roughly 2,500 to 3,300 euro a month and a family of four 6,600 to 8,100 euro before school fees. How the budget is built line by line, with sources and dates.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Hong Kong visas and residence: what property owners and investors can actually get

Buying a flat does not give you the right to live in Hong Kong. The routes that exist: the investment scheme CIES, the Top Talent Pass, employment and points-based schemes, and the seven-year path to permanent residence.

• Residency and golden visas

Mortgage in Hong Kong for non-residents: loan-to-value limits, banks and conditions

The HKMA sets the loan-to-value caps that banks follow. What the latest table we read says, how a non-resident is treated, what banks reported, why insurance is usually out of reach and how rates move with the peg.

• Mortgages for non-residents

Hong Kong property taxes and stamp duty for non-residents: what you pay to buy, let and sell

One stamp duty scale for everyone since 2024, no capital-gains or inheritance tax, a 15% property tax on rent, government rates and rent, and why Poland has no tax treaty with Hong Kong.

• Taxes and fees

Buying property in Hong Kong as a foreigner: the 2024 changes, government leases and the buying process

No ownership ban for foreigners, the extra stamp duties scrapped in February 2024, land held on government leases, a deposit-driven process and some of the smallest flats in the world.

• How to buy

Buying property in China: due diligence and scams every foreign buyer should know

Title certificates, liens, presale permits, rural land that cannot be sold, area measures and tenants in place: what to check before you pay, and what we could not confirm.

• How to buy
• Checking a property
• Risks

China's property market in 2026: falling prices, low rental yields and developer risks

Thirty-eight months of annual price declines, investment down by about a fifth, low rental yields, restructured developers and a new presale rule: where the market stands and what it means for a foreign buyer.

• Rental income and yield
• Risks
• Market and prices

Cost of living in China 2026: a monthly budget for one person, a couple and a family

On our own sums, one person needs roughly 780 to 1,860 euro a month and a family of four 2,600 to 5,600 euro before international school. How the budget is built line by line for Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Chengdu and Xiamen, with sources and dates.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

China: cities for foreign buyers, from Shanghai and Beijing to Shenzhen and Hainan

Who can buy at all, how purchase curbs have eased in big cities, what the 2026 price indices show and what we could not find. A comparison without a ranking.

China visas and residence: visa-free entry, permits and permanent residence for foreigners

Polish citizens can currently enter China without a visa for up to 30 days, but short stays are not residence. The visa categories, the residence-first rule for buyers, permanent residence, 24-hour registration and tax residency.

• Residency and golden visas
• How to buy

Mortgages and money transfers for foreigners in China: who can borrow and how capital controls work

Eligibility rules, the 15% down payment floor, the LPR, bringing foreign currency in after the September 2025 reform, the USD 50,000 quota and how sale proceeds leave the country.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy

Property taxes and fees in China for foreign buyers: deed tax, VAT, income tax and the six-year rule

The deed tax cut of December 2024, the VAT change of January 2026, income tax on a resale, rent taxes, the Shanghai and Chongqing holding tax and when worldwide income becomes taxable.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield

Land-use rights in China: what the 70 years mean and what a foreign buyer actually owns

All urban land in China is state-owned. You buy the flat and a right to use the land for 70 years: what renews, what is unclear, what collective land is and how inheritance works.

Buying property in China as a foreigner: who can buy and how it works

National rules tie a purchase to living and working in China, usually one home for own use, with city checks on top. What the rules say, what changed in 2025 and what is still unclear.

• How to buy

Thailand's nominee crackdown: what foreign buyers of land and villas should know

A Thai company that holds land for a foreigner is the structure the authorities are now hunting. What changed in 2025 and 2026, what a buyer risks and which lawful routes remain.

Chiang Mai, Krabi, Koh Phangan and Khao Lak: property for foreigners, areas and rules

Four Thai markets outside Phuket, Samui, Pattaya and Bangkok: what each suits, honest drawbacks, what a foreigner can hold, asking prices and how to get there.

• How to buy

Mortgage in Thailand for foreigners: bank conditions, developer financing and alternatives

Thai banks rarely lend to foreigners, and the terms reported by brokers disagree. What is usually required, how developer payment plans work, why the FET form matters and when a loan at home is the practical route.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy

Property taxes and fees in Thailand for foreign buyers: transfer, stamp duty and selling costs

The 2% transfer fee, stamp duty or 3.3% business tax, withholding on a sale, the 2026 fee cut that foreigners cannot use, FET proof for money in and out, handover costs and inheritance tax.

• Taxes and fees

Thailand visas for remote workers: DTV, LTR, SMART and Privilege compared

There is no single nomad visa in Thailand. What the DTV, the LTR for remote professionals, SMART and Privilege each require, what work they allow and how Thai tax residency works.

• Digital nomads
• Country comparisons

Cost of living in Thailand 2026: a monthly budget for one person, a couple and a family

On our own sums, one person needs roughly 820 to 1,380 euro a month and a family of four 2,500 to 4,500 euro before international school. How the budget is built line by line, with sources and dates.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living abroad in 12 countries: budgets side by side and why they are not comparable

Twelve monthly budgets built line by line, set side by side with every caveat: partial budgets, floors, extrapolations and different base cities. Plus how to build your own.

• Country comparisons

Cost of living in Georgia in 2026: monthly budget in Tbilisi and Batumi, rent and expenses

Rent, electricity, transport, schools and health in Georgia, each line with its source and date, a partial budget for a single person, a couple and a family, and a clear list of what we could not verify.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living in the UAE in 2026: monthly budget in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

A transparent monthly budget for a single person, a couple and a family of four, with every line sourced and the sums shown. Rent is the big variable, then schools.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living in Germany in 2026: monthly budget for a single, a couple and a family

Rent, running costs and electricity are the lines you can source; the rest is an extrapolation. Our transparent budget, the city differences and the fixed costs that surprise newcomers.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living in France: a realistic monthly budget, rent and expenses

Built line by line from dated sources: about EUR 1,430-2,040 a month for one person, EUR 2,040-2,920 for a couple and EUR 1,965-3,190 for a family of four before rent. Where the sources disagree and what rent does to the total.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living in Italy in 2026: monthly budget, rent by city and what really changes between north and south

Italy's price level is slightly below the EU average, but rent splits the country: about 9-10 euro per m² in Catania or Palermo against 22-23 in Milan. A transparent monthly budget for one person, a couple and a family, with every source and assumption shown.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living in Turkey in 2026: monthly budget, rent and expenses

A line-by-line monthly budget for a single person, a couple and a family in Istanbul, with a source and a date for every line, rent by city and the costs that surprise newcomers.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living in Montenegro in 2026: monthly budget, rent and expenses

What a month in Montenegro really costs: six sourced budgets for one person, a couple and a family, rent from Podgorica to the coast, and the lines no one has priced.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2026: monthly budget, rent and expenses

Bulgaria has the lowest price level in the EU. A line-by-line monthly budget for a single person, a couple and a family, with the source and date of every number and what we could not price.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living in Portugal 2026: monthly budget, rent and expenses for a single, a couple and a family

Rent decides the budget: the official median for new leases is about 17 EUR per m2 in Lisbon and about 10 EUR in Porto and the Algarve. A transparent monthly budget with every line sourced.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living in Cyprus in 2026: monthly budget, rent and expenses by city

A single person can live in Larnaca on roughly 1,400 euros a month and in Limassol on 2,100 or more. A budget built line by line, with a source and a date for every number.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living in Greece in 2026: monthly budget, rent and expenses

Six monthly budgets for Athens (single, couple, family of four, modest and comfortable), the unit prices behind them, rent in other cities and on the islands, and the costs people forget.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Cost of living in Spain 2026: a monthly budget for one person, a couple and a family

On our own sums, one person needs roughly 1,600 to 2,400 euro a month and a family of four from 4,400 euro. How the budget is built line by line, with sources and dates.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring abroad: a guide to 14 countries, visas, pensions and healthcare

Country guides for retiring in 14 destinations, plus the questions that decide everything: how your pension is paid and taxed, how healthcare works and whether to rent before you buy.

• Life and retirement abroad

Should a retiree buy or rent first abroad? The 12-month test

Why a year of renting protects a retirement move, what leases look like in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy, how golden visas and mortgage age limits change the maths, and when buying first is reasonable.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring abroad: a checklist and the 12 mistakes to avoid

A timeline from twelve months before the move to the end of the first year, and the twelve mistakes that cost retirees most: tax residency, health cover, wills, remote purchases and more.

• Checking a property
• Life and retirement abroad

Retirement visas compared: income requirements by country (2026)

Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, France, the UAE, Thailand and Mauritius side by side: how much passive income each route asks for, what is verified and what is not.

• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad
• Country comparisons

Healthcare for retirees abroad: S1, EHIC, private insurance and age limits

Who pays the doctor once you retire abroad? The three models, a step-by-step order for a Polish pensioner moving within the EU, and what to check before you choose a country.

• Life and retirement abroad

How foreign pensions are taxed when you retire abroad: residency, treaties and special regimes

Three rules decide who taxes your pension: where you are tax resident, which country the treaty gives the right to tax, and how double taxation is relieved. Then the special regimes in Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Portugal and Malta, described as reported and to be confirmed.

• Residency and golden visas
• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

A Polish ZUS pension abroad: payments, taxes and health cover

Will ZUS keep paying if you retire abroad, what you must report, how the annual proof of life works, how health cover is arranged and what decides who taxes the pension.

• Taxes and fees

Retiring in Mauritius: the retirement permit, tax on your pension and healthcare (2026)

A retired non-citizen permit from age 50, a recurring monthly transfer, a 15% tax regime and a small private healthcare system: what retiring in Mauritius really involves, and which numbers still conflict.

• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in Bali: the E33E and E33F permits, pension tax, healthcare and real costs in 2026

Indonesia offers a 5-year permit for people aged 55 and over with USD 50,000 on deposit, or a 1-year permit with a sponsor. What the official pages say, what agencies add, and where a pensioner can be caught out.

• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in Thailand: retirement visa, pension tax, healthcare and what it costs

The O-A and Non-O retirement visas need 50+, proof of money and health insurance, and the LTR pensioner visa asks for more. What it requires, how a foreign pension is taxed and what the honest drawbacks are.

• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in Georgia: residence, pension tax, healthcare and what we could not confirm

No pension visa, a $150,000 property route since March 2026, unsettled rules on taxing foreign pensions and no certainty that a ZUS pension is paid there. A careful guide for retirees.

• Residency and golden visas
• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in the UAE: the retirement visa, pension tax, healthcare and costs

The Dubai retirement visa asks for age 55, 15 years of service and AED 1 million or AED 240,000 a year. What it gives, what it does not, how pensions are taxed and what health cover costs.

• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in France: residence, pension tax, healthcare and costs

No residence card for EU retirees, but the tax on a foreign pension and the social levies are where surprises happen. What is confirmed, what is not, and what to ask before you move.

• Residency and golden visas
• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in Turkey: residence permit, pension tax, healthcare and what it costs

Turkey has no retirement visa. What the residence permit route looks like in 2026, where the sources disagree, how a ZUS pension reaches Turkey and what to insure.

• Residency and golden visas
• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in Bulgaria: residence, pension tax, healthcare and real costs

Euro-area prices without the euro-area price tag, but with Bulgarian-language bureaucracy. What is confirmed and what only relocation guides claim, for EU citizens such as Poles and for non-EU retirees.

• Residency and golden visas
• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

How to check an estate agent abroad: a country-by-country guide

Licence rules range from compulsory registers to none. A short common checklist and links to our guides for Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey and Dubai.

• Checking a property

Independent adviser or local agency: who to rely on when buying property abroad

A local agency knows its market but is paid by the seller. What each side does well, where the gaps are, and how to combine them without paying twice.

• How to buy
• Country comparisons

Why a deposit before title checks is the costliest mistake abroad

A reservation deposit is a contract, not a courtesy. What it can cost in Spain, Greece and Turkey, which checks come first and how to word the reservation.

• Checking a property

Cloned agency websites and fake agent profiles: how to verify

A real agency's name, logo and registry number can be copied. Seven checks that tell a genuine agent from a copy before any money moves.

How to check a broker in Dubai: BRN, Trakheesi permit and DLD tools

Three separate lookups, the person, the advert and the paperwork, and what must match before you reply, sign or pay.

• Checking a property

Turkey: the declared tapu price and the valuation report for foreign buyers

Declaring a lower price in the title deed was once common in Turkey. What the valuation report and the municipal tax value change, what is at stake for taxes, resale and citizenship, and what is not clear.

• Market and prices

How to check an estate agent in Turkey: authorization certificate, fee and the tapu

Turkish estate agents need an authorization certificate from the Ministry of Trade system. What it is, the reported 4% fee ceiling, why only the title deed proves ownership, and the red flags.

• Checking a property

How to check an estate agent in Greece: GEMI, the Chamber register and the lawyer's role

Greek agents register with the Chamber and in GEMI under Law 4072/2012. How to look an agency up, what commission figures are quoted, and why the buyer's own lawyer matters more than the agent.

• Checking a property

How to check an estate agent in Cyprus: licence, register and commission

Cyprus requires estate agents to be registered and to hold an annual licence. Where to check, what the law says about the 3% default fee and conflicts of interest, and the red flags.

• Checking a property

How to check an estate agent in France: the carte professionnelle and the mandate

French agents work under the Hoguet law and must hold a professional card. How to read the card number, the mandate and the fee notice.

• Checking a property

How to check an estate agent in Italy: REA registration and commission

An Italian agente immobiliare must be registered with the Chamber of Commerce. How to verify it and why both sides usually pay.

• Checking a property

How to check an estate agent in Portugal: the AMI licence and IMPIC

Portugal licenses real estate mediation through the regulator IMPIC. What the licence means, how to look it up and what to read in the contract.

• Checking a property

How to check an estate agent in Spain: registers and red flags

Spain has no single national licence for agents. What exists instead is a patchwork of regional registers, and the rules differ by region.

• Checking a property

A Russian-speaking agent abroad: trust, and what to verify anyway

A shared language makes dealing easier, but it does not prove a licence, a clean contract or a safe payment route. A practical verification list that works for any agent in any country.

Agent contracts and forms that bind you abroad

Viewing forms, buyer mandates, exclusivity, reservation agreements and deposits: what each document can commit you to and what to read before you sign.

A lawyer recommended by the agent or developer: the conflict of interest

Why a lawyer chosen by the agent or developer may not be on your side, what to watch for with referral fees and one lawyer for both parties, and how to choose an independent one.

Who pays the estate agent abroad, and whose side are they on?

In most markets the agent is paid by the seller or the developer. How the payment models differ, where conflicts of interest appear and eight questions to put to any agent in writing.

The priciest, smallest and strangest properties in 30 countries

Record sales, castles for the price of a flat, islands with a price tag and a one-room flat in Paris: where each country's extremes are, and what they do not tell a normal buyer.

• Market and prices

Record property headlines: why the biggest numbers are rarely sales

Asking prices, developer claims, unconfirmed reports, one-day totals, averages and records already beaten: six kinds of 'record', real examples from 30 countries and six questions to read any headline.

• Country comparisons
• Market and prices

Where foreigners cannot own land, and what they can hold instead: a map of 26 countries

Open markets, permit zones, land closed but flats open, leases only, and military or border limits: five regimes, with what each country's sources say and where they disagree.

Land from the sea: reclaimed districts and artificial islands, and what a buyer actually gets

Monaco's new district, Dubai's islands, Bahrain's reclaimed zones, a Maldivian suburb, a stalled archipelago and a Saudi hotel island: the claims, the dates and the tenure behind each.

• Best areas

Whole villages and towns for sale abroad: what has really been offered and what you actually buy

A village in Portugal for 1.8 million, a Soviet radar town sold at auction, a holiday complex of 145 units: reported cases from the Atlantic to the Baltic, with the legal reality behind the headlines.

• Old houses and restoration

The smallest properties abroad: a 6.5 m² room, a 1.8-metre house and what tiny and cheap really cost

A Paris room, a house in Conwy, a Monaco studio, Bangkok micro-flats and village houses under 15,000 dollars: the smallest findings from 12 countries, why price per square metre misleads and what to check.

Lighthouses, water towers and windmills for sale: what converted landmarks really cost

A water tower for 370,000 euros, a lighthouse home from 85,000 pounds, a windmill house on 26,500 square metres: what has been reported across Europe and the US, and why the price is rarely the real cost.

Castles and manors for the price of a flat in Europe: where it is true and what they really cost

A castle for less than a city flat is a real headline in some countries and a myth in others. What the listings and press reports say in Czechia, Estonia, Latvia, Spain, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and more, and why the price is the smallest part of the cost.

• Market and prices

Private islands for sale: where a foreigner can actually buy one

From a 350,000-pound estuary island to a 100-million-dollar asking price: which countries let a foreigner hold a title, which only lease, and which islands are projects or stunts.

Estonia's most expensive and strangest properties: a 4-million apartment, manors from 30,000 euros and an islet advertised as a stunt

The most expensive apartment reported in Estonian history, manor houses priced like city flats, an islet with a lighthouse and the rules that close islands to non-EEA buyers.

Cambodia's priciest, cheapest and strangest properties: towers, shophouses and islands you can only lease

No verified record sale, but a lot to learn: high-end condo levels in Phnom Penh, borey shophouses, a resort on a leased island and why a foreigner cannot own an island or the land under a house.

Azerbaijan's priciest and cheapest properties: where Baku's prices peak, houses in Sheki from 25,000 manats and the island project with nothing to buy

No famous record sale to quote, but a clear price map: the Baku district at the top, the cheap end in Sheki, what a foreigner may own and what happened to the artificial islands.

• Market and prices

Czechia's priciest and strangest properties: a 240-million villa in Prague, castles from 15 million crowns and a state castle at auction

Two data sets give two different answers about Prague's priciest sales, castles cost less than a city flat, and a state castle just went to auction. What is reported and what a normal buyer should take from it.

Latvia's priciest and strangest properties: an 8-million villa, manors from 138,000 euros and a Soviet ghost town

Jurmala villas, Riga's old town, manors and castles at the price of a flat, a Soviet radar town sold at auction, and why buying property no longer leads to a residence permit.

Bahrain's priciest, smallest and strangest properties: a BHD 53.6 million day, studios from 34,000 and where a foreigner can buy

No verified record sale, but an official record day in the land registry, studios under 40,000 dinars, a canal community and reclaimed-land islands: what is traceable and where the rules for foreigners stop.

Brazil's most expensive and strangest properties: a 250-million-real house, a 100-million-dollar island and colonial farms

Record-priced houses in São Paulo and Rio, a private island off Rio on offer, historic coffee-era farms and the rules that decide what a foreigner can actually own.

The USA's most expensive and strangest properties: a 238-million penthouse, a 400-million listing, lighthouses and whole towns for sale

The record sale, the priciest listing in the country, lighthouses sold at government auction, towns and islands with a price tag, and the state rules and tax a foreign buyer meets.

Switzerland's priciest and strangest properties: a 55-million-franc castle, lakeside villas and the law that limits foreigners

Asking prices from 20 to 55 million francs, castles that are not bargains, islands that are not for sale and the Lex Koller rules that decide what a foreigner may buy.

The UK's priciest, smallest and strangest properties: a 275-million mansion, a house 1.8 metres wide and islands from 275,000 pounds

A reported 275-million-pound sale in Chelsea, the claimed smallest house in Great Britain, lighthouses, castles and islands for sale, and the tax points a foreign buyer meets.

Mauritius' most expensive and strangest properties: a 13.6-million-dollar beach villa, a home on an islet and strict rules for foreigners

The agency-reported price record, a three-bedroom home on a private islet near Tamarin, an auction without reserve and the 2026 rules that decide what a foreigner can actually buy.

Armenia's priciest and most unusual properties: where Yerevan's prices peak, what Lake Sevan shore plots really are and why a record is hard to find

Armenia has no famous record sale to quote. What we could verify: the city district with the highest prices, the rules on land for foreigners, the legal risks on the Sevan shore and what the new residence rules are said to change.

• Market and prices

Monaco's priciest and smallest properties: a reported 471-million apartment, 15 m2 studios and land taken from the sea

The world's priciest market per square metre: a reported record deal, an unsold penthouse, studios from about 15 m2, a district built on reclaimed land and what it takes to live there.

Maldives extremes: islands you can only lease, overwater villas priced in millions and a floating city

What a Maldivian island really costs, who can lease one, what a foreigner can hold on the land, and why a floating-home price from 150,000 dollars is a project, not a product.

• Market and prices

Bali and Indonesia's priciest and strangest properties: 6-million villas, bamboo houses and islands you cannot actually buy

Top Bali asking prices, Jakarta's priciest land, bamboo villas on leasehold and the private islands listed online that the state says cannot be sold to foreigners.

Thailand's most expensive, smallest and strangest properties: record condos, 21-square-metre flats and islands that foreigners cannot own

From Bangkok towers priced like Singapore to micro condos at the legal minimum and islands listed on property portals: what is reported, what is only an asking price, and the land rules that decide everything.

• Market and prices

Austria's most expensive and most unusual properties: a 34-million house, mountain huts and castles

The priciest house sold in 2024, a villa near Kitzbuhel that made headlines, huts from 159,000 euros, castles with a price tag and why Austria has no islands for sale.

Saudi Arabia's extremes: a tower of homes, hotel islands and why we found no record villa

Saudi Arabia's headline properties are giga-projects, not record villas. What was reported about Jeddah Tower homes and Sindalah, what the 2026 law lets a foreigner own, and what to ignore.

• Market and prices

Georgia's property extremes: the priciest districts, Svan tower houses and what foreigners cannot buy

Where Georgia's prices peak, what a medieval tower house is, why there are no islands and villages on the market, and a Trump-branded Batumi tower that was never built.

• Best areas

Dubai's most expensive homes: the record sales, the island villa and what they mean for an ordinary buyer

A 47,200 sq ft penthouse for AED 550 million, a villa on The World islands for AED 220 million, record luxury sales in 2026: what was reported, by whom, and what is still unverified.

• Market and prices

Germany's most expensive and most unusual properties: a €79m villa, water towers and a sea platform sold for €60,000

From a villa on a Berlin island to a former GDR platform in the Baltic: what Germany's record and odd properties really are, what the headlines leave out, and what it means for an ordinary buyer.

France: the priciest, smallest and strangest properties, from a 200-million villa to a six-metre room

A Riviera villa reported at 200 million euros, a Paris room of 6.5 m² at 134,000, a lighthouse with a pool and islands in Brittany: what is behind the headlines and what a normal buyer can learn from them.

Italy's extremes: the priciest villas, private islands and the oddest properties on the market

A 160-million-euro Sardinian estate, a 58-million palace on the Amalfi cliffs, islets on the Venice lagoon and cave homes at the price of a car: what is reported, and what it means for a normal buyer.

• Market and prices

Turkey's priciest and strangest properties: Bosphorus yalis, islands for sale and cave houses

A waterfront mansion with a EUR 100 million tag, islets that were listed for sale and cave houses: what the press reported, what could not be confirmed and what it means for a normal buyer.

• Old houses and restoration

Montenegro's most expensive and most unusual properties: palaces, fortress islands and what you can actually buy

A EUR 25 million asking price in Porto Montenegro, baroque palaces on the Bay of Kotor and an island fortress leased for 49 years. What is real, what is only a listing, and what it means for a normal buyer.

Bulgaria's record, tiny and unusual properties: from a tsar's palace to houses under 10,000 euro

Bulgaria's biggest deals are shopping centres, its cheapest houses cost less than a used car, and a former tsar's palace changed hands in 2025. What is verified, what is not, and what it means for a buyer.

• Market and prices

Portugal's priciest and strangest properties: record sales, windmills, whole villages

A reported EUR 40 million house in Cascais, a Lisbon penthouse that made headlines, windmill homes, a palace and villages for sale. What is verified, what is not, and what it means for a normal buyer.

• Old houses and restoration
• Market and prices

Cyprus extremes: record sales, a village at auction, tiny stone houses and celebrity homes

A EUR 55 million sale that was not a home, a 145-unit holiday village put up for auction, village houses from EUR 25,000 and which celebrity homes are actually confirmed.

• Market and prices

Greece's most expensive, smallest and strangest properties: from an Acropolis-view listing to islands for sale

A EUR 300 million asking price, windmills and cave houses, private islands and a state auction from EUR 247,000: what is actually for sale in Greece and what a foreign buyer can do with it.

Spain's most expensive, cheapest and strangest properties: a 70-million villa, cave houses and castles for the price of a flat

From a 13-bedroom villa on the Golden Mile to cave houses at 45,000 euros, castles and islands for sale: what is really on the market in Spain and what a normal buyer should take from it.

• Old houses and restoration
• Market and prices

Yerevan after ten years: how the city changed, what residents say

Yerevan since 2016: growth, the 2022 relocation wave, migration statistics, prices, metro and security context, with an honest note on how few verifiable long-term resident accounts exist.

Budva and Kotor after ten years: how the coast changed

Tourism, population, prices and the road to the interior on the Montenegrin coast since 2010-2016, with years and sources, and an honest note on the lack of verifiable long-term resident accounts.

Athens after ten years: what changed and what residents say

How Athens changed since the debt-crisis years: jobs, metro, airport, prices and trade-offs. Built on official data, with a plain note on how few first-hand accounts we could verify.

Barcelona after ten years: what changed, what residents say

Superblocks and a new tram on one side; rents up by 60-70 percent and a tourist-flat phase-out on the other. Verified data and what residents of 8 to 15 years say.

Lisbon after ten years: what changed, what residents say

Lisbon's tourism, rents and short-term rental rules changed sharply in a decade. Verified data, the metro delay and why we could not find a solid 10-year resident account.

Tbilisi after ten years: what changed, what residents say

Tbilisi grew by a fifth in ten years, buses were renewed and tourism rose. Verified data and what foreigners living in Georgia for 9 to 22 years say, including the costs.

Batumi after ten years: what changed, what residents say

Batumi since 2014: airport traffic, the skyline, building permits, the foreign-resident wave of 2022 and its ebb, and what long-time residents report.

Bali after ten years: what changed, what residents say

Visitors, population, airport, traffic, the tourist levy and the building pause on Bali since 2014, and what a long-term part-year resident reports.

Phuket after ten years: what changed, what residents say

Visitor numbers, airport, schools, roads and visa rules from 2014 to 2026, plus what two long-term residents wrote publicly, difficulties included.

Paphos after ten years: what changed in the city

European Capital of Culture 2017, a busier airport, a more varied economy and car-dependent streets: what changed in Paphos in ten years and what we could not confirm.

Limassol after ten years: how the city changed

Towers, a marina, a recovered economy and higher prices: what changed in Limassol and Cyprus in ten years, and an honest note on how few long-term resident accounts exist.

Dubai after ten years: what changed, what residents say

Dubai's population doubled in 14 years, DXB grew from 78 to 95 million passengers and the rules changed. Verified data and what long-term residents report, including the costs.

Mauritius: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

A blend of Creole, Indian, French and Chinese traditions, two UNESCO sites, coloured earths and reef lagoons: what to know before a first trip to Mauritius.

Turkey: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

A city on two continents, balloons over Cappadocia, UNESCO tea culture, bazaars and hammams: twelve verified facts for a first trip to Turkey.

Maldives: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

26 atolls, one resort per island, seaplanes, local islands with their own rules and a glowing sea that cannot be promised: what to know before a first trip.

Bali: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

A Hindu island in the world's largest Muslim-majority country, daily offerings, a day of silence and UNESCO rice terraces: what to know before your first visit.

Porto: what impresses on a first visit

The UNESCO riverside, port wine cellars in Gaia, Livraria Lello and its tickets, azulejos at Sao Bento, the Douro valley, the bridges, francesinha, climate and the airport metro.

Lisbon: what impresses on a first visit

Seven hills and tram 28, Belem and its UNESCO monuments, pasteis de nata, sunshine hours, views over the Tagus, surf and Sintra nearby, the airport metro and practical tips.

Munich: what impresses on a first visit

Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel, the Englischer Garten and the Eisbach wave, Oktoberfest facts, beer gardens, Alps nearby, S-Bahn from the airport, Christmas markets and the best months.

France: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

The most visited country, UNESCO meals and baguettes, bakery rituals, the TGV, regions and climates, lunch and tipping etiquette and summer closures: what first-time visitors to France notice.

Monaco: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

The second-smallest country, a Grand Prix on public streets, the Casino, the Oceanographic Museum, the palace guard and public lifts: what first-time visitors to Monaco notice.

Austria: 10 facts that surprise first-time visitors

Coffeehouses on the national heritage list, three UNESCO places, Alpine spring water in Vienna's taps, music everywhere and trains that reach the mountains: what first-time visitors notice.

Kotor: what impresses on a first visit

A UNESCO Old Town under steep mountains, 1,350 steps to a fortress, a bay often called a fjord, Perast and its island church, cats and cruise-ship days: an honest first-visit guide.

Budva: what impresses on a first visit

A walled Old Town on the sea, beaches within walking distance, a famous island-hotel view and a choice between lively and quiet parts of the Riviera: what to expect in Budva.

Montenegro: 10 facts that surprise first-time visitors

Two UNESCO sites, the euro without EU membership, a canyon over a kilometre deep and a country small enough to see the sea and mountains in one day: what first-time visitors notice.

Armenia and Yerevan: facts that surprise first-timers

The pink tuff city, the Cascade, Mount Ararat on the horizon, Geghard and Haghpat, the Matenadaran, lavash and brandy, climate, the airport, visa-free basics and the dram.

Tbilisi: what impresses on a first visit

Carved balconies, sulfur baths, the Narikala fortress, Rustaveli Avenue, the metro and cable cars, wine bars and Mtskheta nearby: a first-time guide to the Georgian capital.

Batumi: what impresses on a first visit

The seaside boulevard, the Alphabetic Tower, the Botanical Garden, the Gonio fortress, a pebble beach, subtropical rain, Adjarian food and mountains close by: a first-time guide to Batumi.

Georgia: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

Qvevri wine, the supra feast, Svaneti and Kazbegi, three alphabets, UNESCO sites, khachapuri and khinkali, the lari and visa-free entry: what first-time visitors to Georgia notice.

Thessaloniki: what impresses on a first visit

The White Tower, Byzantine monuments, the waterfront, the UNESCO gastronomy title, student life, Halkidiki access, trains and the best months.

Crete and Heraklion: what impresses on a first visit

Knossos and the Minoan heritage, the archaeological museum, the Venetian harbour, Samaria Gorge, Cretan diet, villages, season, wind and car hire.

Athens: what impresses on a first visit

The Acropolis and Parthenon, Plaka and Anafiotika, metro stations with antiquities, Piraeus and the Riviera, rooftop views and the best months for a first trip.

Greece: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

Islands, UNESCO sites, Orthodox Easter, ferries, the meltemi wind and coffee culture: what first-time visitors to Greece notice and how to plan around it.

Larnaca: what impresses on a first visit

The airport city with a seafront promenade, a salt lake with winter flamingos, the church of Saint Lazarus, Hala Sultan Tekke, an 18th-century aqueduct and Lefkara lace.

Ayia Napa and Protaras: what impresses on a first visit

Nissi and Fig Tree Bay, the sea caves of Cape Greco, water sports, lively and family areas, and the Famagusta district in context: what to expect on a first trip.

Paphos: what impresses on a first visit

Roman mosaics on the UNESCO list, the Tombs of the Kings, Aphrodite's Rock, a harbour with a castle and a calmer pace: what to see in Paphos and when to go.

Limassol: what impresses on a first visit

A marina skyline, an old town, Roman Kourion, wine villages in the hills and a February carnival: what to see in Limassol and how to get there from Larnaca or Paphos.

Cyprus: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

Left-hand traffic, a very long swimming season, three UNESCO heritage listings, halloumi with a protected name and a divided capital: what a first visit to Cyprus shows.

Italy: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

The world's longest UNESCO list, fiercely regional food, coffee etiquette, riposo hours and ZTL driving zones: what a first-time visitor to Italy notices.

Marbella and the Costa del Sol: first-visit impressions

The old town, Puerto Banus, the Golden Mile, long sunshine hours, beaches, golf and white villages: what a first-time visitor to Marbella notices.

Barcelona: what impresses on a first visit

Gaudi's UNESCO-listed works, the Eixample grid, city beaches, markets and easy airport links: what a first-time visitor to Barcelona notices.

Spain: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

Late dinners, four languages, fiestas, a huge high-speed rail network and very different climates: what a first-time visitor to Spain notices.

Phuket: what impresses on your first visit

Thailand's largest island, sandy beaches on the west coast, a Sino-Portuguese Old Town, a 45 m Big Buddha and limestone bays: what a first-time visitor to Phuket notices.

Thailand: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

UNESCO ancient capitals, a UNESCO-listed New Year water festival, three seasons, temple etiquette and islands on two seas: what a first visit to Thailand shows you.

Dubai: what impresses on your first visit

A driverless metro, the world's tallest building, a creek that was the old trading centre and a desert half an hour away: what a first-time visitor to Dubai notices.

UAE: 12 facts that surprise first-time visitors

Seven emirates, a very international population, a mosque with 82 domes and a museum under a dome of 7,850 stars: what a first-time visitor to the UAE notices.

Latvia and Lithuania outpace Estonia in home price growth

According to Statistics Estonia, citing Eurostat, the year-on-year rise in house prices in Q2 2026 was nearly twice as fast in Latvia and almost two and a half times as fast in Lithuania as in Estonia.

• Market and prices

Brazil: Houses and Plots Edge Out Apartments in Buyer Preference

A Brain Inteligência Estratégica survey found that houses and land plots took 52% of Brazilian buyers' preference in Q4 2025, against 48% for apartments.

• Market and prices

Brazil's commercial property market hits R$ 12.2 billion in Q3 2026

Large commercial real estate deals in Brazil totalled R$ 12.2 billion across 41 transactions in the third quarter of 2026, the second-highest quarterly figure in 12 years of research.

• Market and prices

São Paulo new-home sales jump 36.9% in August, but total sales value falls 12.8%

Developers in São Paulo sold 10,813 new homes in August 2026, up 36.9% year on year, while the general sales value (VGV) dropped to R$ 4.74 billion.

• Market and prices

Finland: prices of old dwellings fell 3.4% year-on-year in July 2026

According to preliminary Statistics Finland data, prices of old dwellings in housing companies fell 3.4% year-on-year nationwide in July 2026, with declines in all large towns.

• Market and prices

Nearly 60% of construction projects in Greater Santo Domingo are stalled, ONE data shows

According to elDinero, the National Statistics Office (ONE) found that 59.8% of 6,682 projects in urban Greater Santo Domingo were halted, slightly down from the previous survey.

• Market and prices

Minsk housing: prices up 27% in a year while deals fall and wages lag behind

According to Myfin.by (Real Estate), average secondary-market prices in Minsk were 27% higher in H1 2026 than a year earlier, while sales volumes dropped and a 1% Belarusbank mortgage promo added pressure.

• Market and prices

Cyprus Property Prices: Two Decades of Ups and Downs, With and Without Inflation

Cyprus apartment prices are up 72.7% nationally since 2006 Q1, but after HICP inflation adjustment the gain shrinks to 20.6%, according to Cyprus Property News.

• Market and prices

Dominican Republic property market, H1 2026: yields, prices and tax changes

According to CLIC Inmobiliaria, Santo Domingo commercial space, Punta Cana and Cabarete lead the Dominican market in gross yields in the first half of 2026.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Dominican Republic apartment prices per m²: from US$3,251 in Cap Cana to about US$900 in Santo Domingo Norte

According to CLIC Inmobiliaria, the median price per square meter for apartments in the Dominican Republic varies 3.6-fold between the most and least expensive major markets.

• Market and prices

Prague has a record 23,300 apartments under construction, but buyers are choosing smaller homes

Prague's development pipeline hit a record, yet the average apartment sold has shrunk about 9 percent since 2023 as studio prices passed CZK 198,000 per square meter, Expats.cz reports.

• Market and prices

Georgia in 2025–2026: Growth, Inflation and Rental Yields Behind the Property Market

According to Binarea, Georgia's economy grew a preliminary 7.5% in 2025 while the property market has moved from rapid growth to stabilisation, with Tbilisi rental yields cited at 8–9%.

• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Technical survey before buying property abroad

What a pre-purchase building survey covers, who does it in different countries, when it is essential and how to order it remotely and use it in price talks.

• How to buy

Illegal construction and missing permits abroad: checks

An illegal extension or a missing occupancy certificate can block a mortgage, a sale or even lead to a demolition order. How to spot it and what to check by country.

• How to buy
• Checking a property

Law changes after you buy abroad: what protects you

Golden visas close, tourist licences tighten, purchase rules change. What actually protects an owner, and how to underwrite regulatory risk before buying.

Non-paying tenants and squatters abroad: owner options

What if a tenant stops paying or someone occupies the home? How eviction works in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, France, Germany, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Dubai and Thailand, and how to reduce the risk.

Earthquakes, floods, fires: natural risks of property abroad

What if the house is hit by an earthquake, flood or wildfire? How to check hazard maps, what insurance covers (Consorcio in Spain, CatNat in France) and what to verify before buying.

• How to buy
• Risks

Can I take the money out after selling property abroad?

Will the sale proceeds be stuck in the country? How capital movement rules, bank documents and AML checks work in the EU, UAE, Turkey, Thailand, Georgia, Indonesia and Montenegro.

Is it safe to wire a large deposit to a notary or lawyer?

Client accounts, notary escrow, fake-invoice fraud and payee name checks: how to wire a property deposit abroad safely, with a practical checklist.

Deposit protection if a developer goes bankrupt

If an off-plan developer fails, guarantees, insurance, escrow and registration decide what you recover. How it works in eight countries and how to check yours.

How to read a property purchase contract abroad

Reservation, preliminary contract and final deed: what binds you, how deposits are lost or doubled in nine countries, and what never to sign.

• How to buy

Buying property abroad remotely: 12 myths and facts

Twelve common myths about buying property abroad from another country, each with a short verdict and a link to the full article, plus a pre-purchase remote checklist.

• How to buy

Myth: one agent or lawyer is enough - what is true

The seller's agent or a Russian-speaking intermediary does not cover everything. Who works for whom, conflicts of interest, the notary's role and why you need your own lawyer.

Myth: a low price per m2 means a bargain - what is true

A cheap price per square metre is a starting point, not a verdict. Total cost, resale liquidity, quality, legal status, location and currency decide the real value.

• Market and prices

Myth: rental income abroad is passive - what is true

Buy once and the rent arrives on its own? Vacancy, management, seasonality, rules, tax and guaranteed-yield schemes decide what you really keep.

• Rental income and yield

Myth: foreigners cannot get a mortgage abroad - the facts

Many banks do lend to non-residents, on stricter terms. What decides it in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Turkey and Dubai, what banks ask for, and the alternatives.

• Mortgages for non-residents

Myth: property abroad is tax-free if you live elsewhere

Two countries can tax the same rent or sale: the one where the property stands and the one where you live. How treaties, credits and reporting work, and where to check. No tax-saving schemes.

• Taxes and fees

Myth: buy a flat, get a residence permit or passport

Which countries still link property to a residence permit, which routes closed (Spain, Portugal, Latvia), what a permit gives and does not give, and why citizenship is a different matter.

• Residency and golden visas
• How to buy

Myth: paying cash or crypto for property is simpler

Cash and crypto do not remove paperwork. AML rules, cash limits, notaries and registries all require traceable funds and a source of money.

• How to buy

Myth: you cannot send money abroad for property - truth

Banks do not block lawful transfers for property. They ask where the money comes from. How transfers work, what is declared, and why delays happen.

Myth: remote buyers always get scammed - what is true

Distance alone does not make a buyer a victim. What raises the risk is skipped checks. A layered method for buying safely from another country.

• How to buy
• Risks

Myth: foreigners cannot buy property abroad - what is true

Can a foreigner buy property abroad? Open markets, permit regimes, nationality rules and quotas, country by country, and what changes between EU and non-EU buyers.

Myth: a deal abroad needs you present - what is true

Does the notary or registry require you in person? Power of attorney, e-signature, consular signing and video notarisation, country by country, and where presence still matters.

• How to buy

Myth: you must visit before buying abroad - what is true

Is it reckless to buy property abroad unseen? What a viewing really checks, what a remote buyer can verify instead, and when a trip is still worth it.

• How to buy

Brazil's Supreme Court sets 12 August 2026 as start date for ban on larger IPTU rates based on property size

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has ruled that the ban on municipal IPTU rates tied to a property's floor area applies from 12 August 2026, preserving earlier payments and pending cases.

• Market and prices

Bulgaria's Property Market After the Euro: More Listings, Cooler Buyers, Slower Price Growth

After Bulgaria joined the eurozone, supply is rising and buyer inquiries are down, while prices in the big cities are still up 13–19% year on year, according to Bulgarian Properties.

• Market and prices

Cyprus bill on jointly owned buildings nears final stage

Cyprus' proposed rules on managing jointly owned buildings, including communal charges and insurance, are heading towards detailed parliamentary scrutiny, according to Cyprus Property News.

• Market and prices

Cyprus Tackles Housing Shortage: Grants, Faster Building Permits and Rental Tax Incentives

According to Tranio, Cyprus is launching grants for first-time buyers, a 40-day permit regime and tax incentives for landlords to expand housing supply in 2025.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield

Dominican economy grows 4.5% on average in January–August 2026, with construction up 7.9% in August

Preliminary IMAE data show the Dominican economy expanding 4.5% year on year on average over January–August 2026, led in August by construction, financial services and tourism.

• Market and prices

Dominican Republic: home construction costs rose 4.2% in August, driven by labor

According to elDinero, citing the national statistics office ONE, the direct home construction cost index in the Dominican Republic reached 250.81 points in August, up 4.22% month on month.

• Market and prices

Country Risk Premium: UAE at 2.93%, Bulgaria at 3.15%, Georgia at 3.85%

According to Realting News, the latest country risk premium table (as of 30 September 2026) puts the UAE at 2.93%, Bulgaria at 3.15% and Georgia at 3.85%.

• Risks

Buying costs by country: cheapest and priciest to buy

Transfer tax, VAT, notary, agent and stamp duty compared for Georgia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Turkey, Montenegro, Dubai, Greece, Portugal, Spain and Italy, ranked by total friction.

• How to buy
• Country comparisons

Best countries to relocate or retire to: property compared

Portugal, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia, Dubai and Thailand compared on schools, healthcare, climate, cost of living, language and residence for retirees.

• Life and retirement abroad
• Country comparisons

Residence through property: which countries still offer it

Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Georgia, UAE, Oman and Thailand compared, plus the routes that closed in Latvia, Spain and Portugal. Thresholds as reported in October 2026.

• Residency and golden visas
• Country comparisons

Where to buy for rental income: countries compared

Georgia, Turkey, Dubai, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Montenegro and Bulgaria compared on gross and net yield, seasonality and rental regulation, using our dated guides.

• Rental income and yield
• Country comparisons

Portugal, Spain, Italy: property taxes and costs

Transfer taxes, annual property taxes, rental tax, capital gains and wealth taxes for a non-resident owner in Portugal, Spain and Italy, as of October 2026.

• Taxes and fees
• Country comparisons

Czechia, Hungary or Romania: where to buy property

Prague, Budapest and Bucharest compared: prices, buying costs, permits for non-EU buyers, rental tax, short-term letting and residence, as of October 2026.

• Country comparisons

Latvia, Estonia or Lithuania: where to buy property

Prices, buying costs, taxes, ownership rules (including limits for Russian and Belarusian citizens), residence and rental in the three Baltic states, as of October 2026.

• Country comparisons

Italy or Greece: where to buy property abroad

Prices, buying costs, tax, rental yield, rules for non-EU buyers and residence in Italy and Greece, side by side, with sources and dates as of October 2026.

• Country comparisons

Croatia or Montenegro: where to buy property

Adriatic coast, EU member or candidate: ownership, euro, taxes, residence, prices and tourist rental rules compared for EU-based buyers.

• Country comparisons

Georgia or Armenia: where to buy property

Tbilisi and Batumi against Yerevan: ownership rules, buying costs, taxes, residence, prices, rental yield and banks compared for EU-based buyers.

• Country comparisons

Thailand or Bali: where to buy property

Thai condo quota against Bali leasehold and Hak Pakai: ownership, buying costs, rent, tax and visas compared for EU residents, with trade-offs on both sides.

• Country comparisons

UAE or Thailand: where to buy property

Dubai freehold against a Thai condo quota: ownership, buying costs, tax, yield and visas for EU residents, compared criterion by criterion.

• Country comparisons

Bulgaria or Greece: where to buy property

Two Balkan EU neighbours with the euro: price per m², buying costs, rental tax, yield, ownership rules, residence and risks compared side by side.

• Country comparisons

Spain or Cyprus: where to buy property

Two sunny EU markets with the euro: price per m², regional taxes, rental yield, rules for non-EU buyers, residence, mortgages and risks compared.

• Country comparisons

Greece or Turkey: where to buy property

An EU country with the euro against a lira market with higher headline yields: prices, costs, rent, currency, ownership rules, residence and risks compared.

• Country comparisons

Cyprus or Bulgaria: where to buy property

Two EU countries with the euro at opposite ends of the price scale: entry price, costs, yield, ownership rules, residence, mortgages and risks side by side.

• Country comparisons

Selling property abroad: timeline and pitfalls

A step-by-step view of selling a property abroad from a distance: valuation, choosing an agent, documents, buyer checks, deposit, taxes, repatriating the money and common pitfalls.

• Risks

Moving belongings and pets to a home abroad

How to ship household goods, what customs relief for personal effects usually requires, and what to check for a dog or cat in the EU, Turkey, the UAE, Thailand and Georgia.

Furnishing a rental abroad: what guests expect

What to buy, how to choose between a furnishing package and doing it yourself, which items fail first and what safety rules apply to a rental abroad.

• Rental income and yield

Renovating abroad: contractors, permits, supervision

How to renovate an apartment or house abroad from a distance: permits and owners' consent, choosing a contractor, contracts, stage payments, supervision and tax caveats.

Property managers abroad: fees, contracts, choice

What a manager does for a remote owner, how fees are structured, which contract terms matter, how the money flows and how to vet a company before signing.

• Rental income and yield

Snagging and handover: inspecting a new apartment abroad

How to take over a new-build abroad: the snagging list, an independent inspector, meters, keys, documents, defect periods by country and what not to sign.

Off-plan abroad: contracts, escrow and delays by country

How off-plan purchases work abroad: payment stages, guarantees, completion deadlines and remedies, with a snapshot of Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Turkey, UAE and Thailand.

• How to buy
• New builds and off-plan

Island homes abroad: buying on a small island

Buying a home on a small island in Greece, Croatia, Italy, Spain or Cyprus: ferries, utilities, protection zones, seasonality, resale and rental licences.

• How to buy

Vineyards, wineries and agritourism property abroad

Buying a vineyard, agriturismo or olive farm abroad: farmland rules, legal structure, subsidies, agritourism licences, economics and the lifestyle trap.

Co-living, senior living and niche residential property

How co-living, senior housing, student housing and serviced residences work as investments: operator models, demand, regulation and risks.

Parking, storage and small assets abroad: is it worth it

Garages, parking spaces, storage units and kiosks as a low-ticket investment: how the income works, legal title, taxes, liquidity and the risks.

Commercial property abroad: shops, offices, warehouses

How retail, office, logistics and mixed-use property differ for a foreign investor: lease structures, tenant quality, vacancy, financing and legal checks.

Building a house abroad: contracts, payments, supervision

From plot to keys: architect and builder contracts, fixed price or cost-plus, stage payments and guarantees, supervision from a distance and typical delays.

Farmland abroad: restrictions for foreign buyers

Agricultural land is the most regulated property type. Rules for EU and non-EU buyers in Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, Georgia and Thailand, and what is lawful.

• How to buy

Buying land abroad: zoning, buildability and permits

A plot can be cheap because it cannot be built on. How to check land-use class, title, access, risks and permits before paying a deposit.

• How to buy

Property or deposit: how to compare with the calculators

A step-by-step method for comparing a flat with a bank deposit using the inputs and results of the calculators on this site, and the input mistakes to avoid.

• Country comparisons

Property vs deposit: 5, 10 and 20-year scenarios

Hypothetical arithmetic for EUR 100,000 in a deposit, in a rented flat without a loan and with a mortgage, over 5, 10 and 20 years in three scenarios.

• Country comparisons

Property abroad or at home: what to choose in the EU

A resident of Poland, Czechia or the Baltics compares buying at home with buying abroad: prices, yields, taxes, financing, management and personal use.

• Country comparisons

Real estate vs bonds, ETFs, REITs and gold

A neutral comparison of direct property with deposits, government bonds, ETFs, listed REITs and gold: liquidity, costs, volatility, tax, minimum ticket, control and leverage.

• Country comparisons

How much of savings to put into property: principles

There is no magic percentage. Principles for deciding: emergency fund, horizon, diversification, core and satellite, and the questions to answer first.

Bank deposit vs property: risks and protections

What the EUR 100,000 deposit guarantee covers, which risks a deposit still carries, and the title, tenant, builder and liquidity risks of property and how they are mitigated.

• Country comparisons
• Risks

Non-financial benefits of owning property abroad

Personal use, a family base, residence options, estate planning: what a home abroad gives beyond returns, and the time, stress and concentration it costs.

Taxes: deposit interest vs rent vs capital gain in the EU

How interest, rent and property gains are taxed for residents of Poland, Germany, Czechia and the Baltics, how treaties relieve foreign rent, and an after-tax example.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield
• Country comparisons

Property vs deposit: costs, liquidity and break-even time

How buying and selling costs, time to sell and forced-sale risk set the minimum holding period before property can beat a deposit, with a hypothetical break-even calculation.

• Country comparisons

Property abroad or a deposit in your home currency

How exchange rates affect a zloty, koruna or euro deposit compared with property priced in another currency, with a hypothetical Poland-based example.

• Country comparisons

Does real estate protect savings from inflation?

What Eurostat data show about house prices, rents and consumer prices in the EU, when property lagged inflation, and why the answer depends on country and period.

Mortgage leverage and property returns: risks

How a mortgage raises or cuts the return on your own money, with a hypothetical stress test, break-even rate, loan-to-value, cash-flow and currency risk.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• Risks

Rental yield vs deposit interest after tax and costs

From gross to net rental yield step by step, compared with after-tax deposit interest, using a hypothetical EUR 200,000 flat and the ranges in our own yield articles.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield
• Country comparisons

Deposit rates and inflation in the EU: real return

Policy rates and inflation in Poland, the euro area, Germany, Czechia and the Baltics (Oct 2026), tax on interest, the EUR 100,000 guarantee and what negative real return means.

Property or a bank deposit: which is more profitable?

How to compare a flat with a bank deposit on equal terms: total return, taxes, costs, inflation, a 10-year hypothetical and when each one wins.

• Country comparisons

Hotel apartments and hotel investment in Dubai and the UAE

Dubai ran at 80.7% hotel occupancy and an ADR of AED 579 in 2025, then fell to 36% in March 2026. How hotel apartments, operator pools, fees and the Golden Visa fit an investment decision.

• Market and prices

Buying a hotel in Bulgaria: Black Sea and ski resorts

Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Bansko and spa towns: how ownership rules, categorisation, seasonality and condo-hotel pools shape a hotel purchase in Bulgaria, and where the risks sit.

• How to buy

Buying a hotel in Cyprus: Limassol, Paphos, Ayia Napa

Only 23% of Cypriot hotels held a full operating licence in April 2026. What that means for a buyer, how city and resort hotels differ, what non-EU buyers need and which taxes apply.

• How to buy

Buying a hotel in Turkey: Antalya, Bodrum, licences, yields

Turkey is a high-volume, high-seasonality hotel market with a lira problem. How tourism certificates, foreign ownership rules, all-inclusive costs and military zones shape what you can buy.

• How to buy
• Rental income and yield

Hotel licensing and star classification by country

Who licenses and classifies hotels in the EU, Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Croatia, Cyprus, Turkey and the UAE, plus change of use, fire safety and what to verify.

Hotel investment risk matrix for private investors

Nine hotel risks (market, operator, rates, supply, regulation, climate, shocks, liquidity, currency), how each shows up in the numbers, a checklist and a stress test.

• Risks

Hostels, glamping and alternative accommodation

Hostels, capsule hotels, glamping, eco-lodges and boutique B&Bs as investments: economics, scale limits, land-use and licensing issues, seasonality, and who buys them.

Serviced apartments and aparthotels as an investment

How the aparthotel model differs from a full-service hotel: extended-stay demand, staffing, licensing versus short-lets, hedged yields and the main risks.

Hotel ESG, energy costs and green certification

Energy as a hotel cost line, what the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive means for hotels, financing and reporting, and what certification changes in value.

Hotel staffing, labour costs and seasonality for owners

Labour is the largest operating cost of a hotel. How payroll ratios, seasonal contracts, minimum wages, retention and outsourcing affect an owner's net income.

Hotel distribution: OTA commissions and revenue management

How a hotel sells rooms: channel mix, OTA commissions, direct booking, channel managers, dynamic pricing, rate parity and the EU Digital Markets Act.

Hotel renovation, PIP and repositioning: what it costs

How to budget a hotel renovation or a brand conversion: PIP logic, phasing, downtime, permits, contingency and when capex really creates value.

Hotel yields and cap rates: Europe, Gulf and Asia

What a hotel cap rate really measures, why it differs by market, asset type and contract structure, how interest rates move it, and what verified 2026 broker data does and does not tell you.

• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Hotel metrics: occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, TRevPAR and comp sets

Definitions that matter to an investor, seasonality, the comp set, STR/CoStar benchmarking, MPI, ARI and RGI, supply pipeline, demand drivers and how to test a seller's numbers.

• Market and prices

Reading a hotel P&L: GOP, EBITDA, FF&E reserve and NOI

A hotel P&L step by step: USALI structure, departmental profit, GOP, management and incentive fees, fixed charges, FF&E reserve and what is left for the owner, with a hypothetical worked example.

Hotel due diligence: legal, technical, financial list

What to verify before buying an operating hotel: title, zoning and licences, safety certificates, building and systems, staff, contracts, OTA dependency, taxes, insurance. In phases, with red flags.

• Checking a property

Property in Bodrum, Fethiye and the Aegean coast

Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Izmir and Çeşme compared for foreign buyers: villas and flats, 2026 prices, title checks and what seasonal rental really delivers.

Istanbul apartments: where foreigners should buy

Beşiktaş, Şişli, Kadıköy, Esenyurt and Beylikdüzü compared, with 2026 prices, earthquake checks before you buy, the citizenship threshold and the limits on foreign ownership.

• How to buy
• Best areas

Property in Antalya and Alanya for foreign buyers

Lara, Konyaaltı, Kepez, Alanya, Mahmutlar and Side compared: 2026 prices, the residence permit through a purchase, rental income and how seasonality changes the numbers.

Property in Kazakhstan: Almaty and Astana for foreigners

What foreigners can own in Kazakhstan, the residence-permit condition for housing, Almaty and Astana prices, taxes and bank checks, with a section for Russian speakers.

Survey: Only 7% of Czech non-owners see buying a home as affordable

A Komerční banka and Ipsos survey finds deep pessimism over affordability in Czechia, yet millions of adults still hope to buy and most expect prices and rents to rise.

• How to buy

Burgas and Varna regions: permits issued for nearly 3,000 apartments in Q2 2026

Building permits covered 1,660 apartments in the Burgas region and 1,316 in the Varna region in the second quarter of 2026, according to Bolgarskiydom (EN section) citing NSI data.

• Market and prices

Cyprus Climbs to Fourth Place Among Russian Buyers' Overseas Property Destinations

Cyprus rose from sixth to fourth place in the ranking of destinations for Russian overseas property buyers in the first nine months of 2026, according to Cyprus Property News.

• Market and prices

Cyprus' reduced 5% VAT on homes: over €1bn in foregone revenue and a transition ending 31 December 2026

According to Cyprus Property News, citing figures obtained by Phileleftheros, the old reduced-VAT scheme for primary residences cost the state more than €1 billion, and the parallel use of old and new rules is due to end on 31 December 2026.

• Taxes and fees

Property in Tashkent: buying in Uzbekistan as a foreigner

Price floors for foreign buyers in Uzbekistan, residence thresholds, Tashkent price levels by district, taxes and risks, with a section for Russian speakers.

• How to buy

Property in Baku: buying in Azerbaijan as a foreigner

Ownership rules for foreigners in Azerbaijan, registration, the AZN 100,000 residence basis, taxes, Baku prices and risks, with a section for Russian-speaking buyers.

• How to buy

Apartments in Yerevan: where to buy as a foreigner

Yerevan districts, price levels, ownership rules for foreigners, residence, tax and rental, with a section for Russian-speaking buyers.

• How to buy
• Best areas

Saudi Premium Residency and property for expats

Does buying property in Saudi Arabia give residence? The Real Estate Owner route, rules for Iqama holders, RETT 5%, VAT and how to open a bank account.

• Residency and golden visas
• Life and retirement abroad

Riyadh vs Jeddah: property for foreign buyers

Apartments for sale in Saudi Arabia compared: price levels, demand drivers, Vision 2030 projects, rents, risks and the white-land tax in Riyadh and Jeddah.

• Country comparisons

Saudi Arabia foreign ownership law 2026: what changes

What the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis changes: zones, Makkah and Madinah, resident buyers, registration, fees and the link to Premium Residency.

Premium villas and new projects in Oman: what to check

Villas for sale and new premium projects in Oman: where foreigners can buy, off-plan rules and escrow, developer checks, handover, service charges and the main risks.

• Checking a property

Oman vs UAE property investment: taxes, yield, liquidity

How Oman and the UAE compare for a foreign property investor: taxes and fees, yield expectations, liquidity and resale, price levels and how mature the rules are.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield
• Country comparisons

Oman residence by property: visa thresholds in OMR

Three routes link property to residence in Oman: the owner permit, the sponsor-free visa and the Golden Visa at OMR 250,000 and OMR 500,000. Thresholds, terms and the gaps.

• Residency and golden visas

Oman ITC property for foreigners: freehold, title deeds

Which Omani tourism complexes (ITC) are open to foreign buyers, freehold versus usufruct, how the title deed is registered and what changed in 2025-26.

• How to buy

Buying in Southeast Asia as an EU Resident: Guide

Thailand, Bali, Vietnam and Malaysia: who may own what, how to send money, what to report at home and which visas relate to property.

• Taxes and fees
• How to buy

Maldives Resort Unit Investment: Risks to Check

Revenue pools, guaranteed-return offers, lease length, island access and sea-level risk: what to check before buying a resort or hotel unit.

• Checking a property
• Risks

Can Foreigners Buy Property in the Maldives?

No freehold land for foreigners: how leasehold and unit rights work in the Maldives, which taxes apply and what to check before paying.

• How to buy

Bali villa rental: licence, management and tax for owners

What a foreign owner of a Bali villa should know about rental licences, the 10% accommodation tax, income tax on rent, management fees, occupancy and tax on sale.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield

Where to buy in Bali: Canggu, Uluwatu or Ubud

Canggu, Uluwatu and Ubud compared for buyers: price levels, rental demand, zoning and green zones, flooding, road access, noise and construction.

• Best areas

Bali: Hak Pakai, leasehold or PT PMA for foreigners

Foreigners cannot own freehold land in Indonesia. How Hak Sewa leasehold, Hak Pakai right of use and a PT PMA company differ, and what to check before paying.

• How to buy

Buying off-plan in Thailand: developer checks and payments

How off-plan condos are sold in Thailand: standard contract, payment schedule, no routine escrow, approvals, delays and refunds, and how to check a developer.

• How to buy
• Checking a property
• New builds and off-plan

Renting out property in Thailand: rules and tax

Short-let limits in condos, Thai income tax on rent for residents and non-residents, withholding, double tax treaties and land and building tax, with what to check.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield

Land in Thailand for foreigners: lease, usufruct

Foreigners generally cannot own land in Thailand. The lawful options are a registered lease, usufruct or superficies, each with limits on term, inheritance and renewal.

• How to buy

Thailand condo foreign quota 49%: how it works

How the 49% foreign quota under the Condominium Act is counted, how it is checked at the Land Office, why the FET form matters and what a chanote has to do with condos.

Bangkok condos for foreign buyers: districts and prices

Sukhumvit, Sathorn, Silom and Ari compared: price per m² and rents near BTS and MRT, the 49% foreign quota, new launches against resale, and the costs of closing.

• How to buy
• Best areas
• Market and prices

Koh Samui and Hua Hin property for foreigners

Samui villas are sold on leasehold, Hua Hin is a cheaper family and retirement market. Rules, price signals, seasonality, access and risks, including Cha-am.

• How to buy

Pattaya condos: where to buy as a foreigner

Pattaya is Thailand's cheapest big beach market, but it carries reported oversupply. Jomtien, Pratumnak, Na Jomtien and the north compared, with the 49% quota and closing costs.

• How to buy
• Best areas

Buying property in Ireland as a foreigner: 2026 guide

Dublin, Cork and beyond: no ownership limits, 1% stamp duty, solicitor-led conveyancing, mortgages for non-residents, new rent rules from March 2026 and Help to Buy limits.

• How to buy

Buying property in Belgium as a foreigner: 2026 guide

Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and the coast: no limits for foreign buyers, but registration duties differ by region (2%, 3% or 12.5%), a notary is compulsory, and costs add up.

• How to buy

Buying property in the Netherlands as a foreigner: 2026

How foreigners buy a home in the Netherlands: bidding, the 2% and 8% transfer tax, NHG, notary and the three-day cooling-off period, erfpacht, and the new rent rules.

• How to buy

Apartments in Dubrovnik and Zagreb for foreign buyers

Dubrovnik as a premium seaside market and Zagreb as a city for living and renting: price levels, rental rules, the ownership process and costs.

Istria and Kvarner property for foreign buyers

Rovinj, Pula, Poreč, Opatija and Rijeka compared: price levels, the Italian-style market, seasonality, tourist-rental rules and tips for Russian-speaking buyers.

Property in Split, Dalmatia and the islands for foreigners

Split, Trogir, Makarska, Hvar and Brač compared: price levels, tourist-rental rules, ferries and airport, and what Russian-speaking buyers should prepare.

Property in Porto, Madeira and the Azores for foreigners

Porto and Braga on the mainland, then Madeira and the Azores: prices per m², what differs on the islands, flights and rental yields.

Algarve property for foreign buyers: Lagos to Tavira

Lagos, Albufeira, Vilamoura, Faro and Tavira compared: prices per m², the 7.5% IMT for non-residents, local-accommodation rules, seasonality and airports.

Apartments in Lisbon and Cascais for foreign buyers

Lisbon, Cascais, Oeiras and Sintra compared: prices per m², the 7.5% IMT for non-residents, IMI, local-accommodation limits and the NIF step.

Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Düsseldorf: investor guide

How Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Düsseldorf differ for investors: asking prices, transfer tax by state, student and commuter letting, rent rules and the 10-year speculation period.

Property in Munich and South Germany for foreign buyers

Munich, Augsburg, Nuremberg and Stuttgart compared: asking-price levels, transfer tax in Bavaria (3.5%) and Baden-Wuerttemberg (5%), and how the Munich misuse-of-housing rules affect letting.

Apartments in Berlin for foreigners: where to buy

Berlin districts compared by asking price, what the rent brake and Milieuschutz mean for an owner, how a condominium (WEG) works and what the purchase costs on top of the price.

• How to buy
• Best areas

Property in Slovenia: a buying guide for foreigners

The reciprocity rule for non-EU buyers, the notary process, 2% transfer tax and prices in Ljubljana, on the Adriatic coast and in Bled.

• How to buy

Property in Hungary: a buying guide for foreigners

Permit for non-EU buyers, lawyer-led process, 4% duty, Budapest prices, Airbnb limits and Lake Balaton: what a foreign buyer in Hungary needs to know.

• How to buy

Property in Romania: a buying guide for foreigners

Who can buy in Romania, how the notary-led process works, what it costs, and what changed in 2026 for buyers in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Brasov.

• How to buy

Buying property in Estonia: guide for foreigners

Tallinn, Tartu and Parnu, land rules, the planned ban for Russian and Belarusian citizens, e-Residency vs property, costs, taxes and rental.

• How to buy

Buying property in Latvia: guide for foreigners

Riga and Jurmala, who can buy, the ban for Russian and Belarusian citizens, the end of the property residence route, costs, taxes and rental.

• How to buy

Buying property in the Czech Republic: guide for foreigners

Prague and Brno market, who can buy, the contract and cadastre step by step, costs and taxes, rental and a section for Russian-speaking buyers.

• How to buy

Thessaloniki and northern Greece: property for foreigners

Why Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Pelion and Thessaly cost less than Athens and the islands, what student rental demand looks like, and where regional permits and border-zone rules apply.

Crete and Greek islands: property for foreign buyers

Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, the Cyclades and Halkidiki compared: price bands, border-zone permits for non-EU buyers, tourist rental registration (AMA) and how the season shapes returns.

Apartments in Athens for foreigners: where to buy

Which Athens neighbourhoods suit a foreign buyer, what asking prices look like, how renovation and the golden visa fit together, and why short-term letting in the centre is restricted.

• How to buy
• Best areas

French Alps ski property for foreign buyers

Chamonix, Courchevel, Les Gets and other resorts: price levels, chalet versus apartment, winter and summer rental, taxes and rental management.

Buying an apartment in Paris: arrondissements guide

Paris arrondissements by price level, plus Loi Carrez, condominium documents, rent control, tourist-let limits and buying costs for foreign buyers.

• How to buy
• Best areas

Cote d'Azur property for foreign buyers: Nice to Menton

Nice, Cannes, Antibes and Menton compared for a foreign buyer: price levels, notary costs, rental rules and taxes, with what to check first.

Barcelona, Madrid and islands: property for foreign buyers

Barcelona, Madrid, the Balearics and the Canaries: prices, foreign-buyer rules, the stalled 100% tax proposal, rent controls and tourist-licence bans.

Costa Blanca, Alicante and Valencia property for foreigners

Torrevieja, Alicante, Benidorm and Valencia compared: prices, the reported cut in Valencian transfer tax, rental rules and what Russian-speaking buyers should prepare.

Costa del Sol and Málaga property for foreign buyers

Marbella, Estepona, Fuengirola and Málaga compared: prices, the 7% Andalusian transfer tax, tourist-licence limits and what Russian-speaking buyers should prepare.

Apartments in Rome, Milan, Florence: buying guide

Buying a city apartment in Italy to live in or let: prices, rental rules, IMU, registration tax, notary process and non-resident mortgages.

• How to buy

Property in Northern Italy: lakes, Lombardy, Alps

Lake Como, Garda and Maggiore, Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont, Liguria and the Alps: price levels, who buys, and the taxes on a second home.

Property in Southern Italy: Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia

Buying in Puglia, Calabria, Sicily, Sardinia or Abruzzo: price levels, airports, trulli and masserie, rental potential and residence routes for foreign buyers.

Alpine holiday homes in Austria: rules for foreign buyers

Tyrol, Salzburg and Vorarlberg restrict holiday homes (Freizeitwohnsitze) for everyone. What the rules say, how ski-resort prices look, and what short-term letting limits mean.

Apartments in Vienna: where to buy, prices, rent rules

Which Vienna districts cost what, how old buildings (Altbau) differ from new builds, how the Richtwert rent system limits income, and what suits an owner-occupier or an investor.

• Rental income and yield
• Best areas
• Market and prices

Buying property in Austria as a foreigner: 2026 guide

Who needs a permit in Austria, how the nine state land-transfer laws differ, how a purchase runs through a notary or lawyer and the land register, and what it costs.

• How to buy

Georgia proposes extending VAT exemption for unfinished construction projects until 2033

A bill registered in the Georgian Parliament would push the VAT exemption for long-unfinished construction projects from January 1, 2029 to January 1, 2033, according to Georgia Today.

• Taxes and fees

Cyprus building permits up 35% in January–April 2026, planned housing units up 65%

Cystat data show 2,915 building permits issued in Cyprus in the first four months of 2026, with approved apartments and houses jumping 65% year on year.

• Market and prices

Cyprus house prices up 7.9% year-on-year in Q2 2026

Cyprus's house price index rose 7.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to a preliminary estimate from the national statistics service.

• Market and prices

Cyprus Building Permits Surge 63.7%, Raising Supply Questions for 2027–2028

Ask Wire's Pavlos Loizou warns that the jump in residential permits could put pressure on parts of the Cyprus market in 2027 and 2028, particularly in projects aimed at foreign buyers.

• Market and prices

Taxes when selling property abroad as a non-resident

Capital gains, withholding, exemptions and local taxes for non-resident sellers in Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Turkey and Dubai.

• Taxes and fees

Property investment in Bahrain: guide for foreigners

Freehold areas, the Golden Residency property threshold, buying costs, taxes, rental and risks for foreign buyers in Bahrain.

• How to buy

Qatar property investment: buying guide for foreigners

Where foreigners can own in Qatar, the residence thresholds linked to property, costs, taxes, rental and the main risks.

• How to buy

Buying property in Malta as a foreigner: 2026 guide

AIP permit for non-EU buyers, Special Designated Areas, stamp duty, step-by-step purchase and the Malta Permanent Residence Programme.

• How to buy

Buying property in Finland as a foreigner: 2026 guide

Permits for non-EU buyers, Åland rules, the 2025 restriction on Russian and Belarusian citizens, process, costs and risks, stated precisely.

• How to buy

Buying property in Denmark as a foreigner: 2026 guide

Who needs Ministry of Justice permission to buy in Denmark, how a purchase runs, what it costs and why a flat does not give you residence.

• How to buy

How to buy property in Lithuania: guide for foreigners

Rules for EU and non-EU buyers, land limits, the Russian-citizen restriction, steps, costs, taxes, residence options and rental in Lithuania.

• How to buy

Buy property in Croatia: guide for foreign buyers

Who can buy in Croatia, the reciprocity rule and Ministry permit for non-EU buyers, steps, costs, tourist-rental rules, residence and risks.

• How to buy

Buy property in Albania: guide for foreign buyers

Who can buy in Albania, the steps from reservation to cadastre registration, costs, taxes, residence for owners, rental and the main title risks.

• How to buy

What €200,000 buys abroad: 8 countries compared

What EUR 200,000 buys in Bulgaria, Georgia, Turkey, Montenegro, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal and Spain: area in m2, rental angle, residence thresholds and the main risk.

• Country comparisons

What €100,000 buys abroad: 8 countries compared

What EUR 100,000 buys in Bulgaria, Georgia, Turkey, Montenegro, Greece, Portugal, Italy and Spain: area in m2, rental angle, residence and the main risk.

• Country comparisons

What to buy abroad for up to €50,000: 8 markets compared

What a budget of up to EUR 50,000 can realistically buy in Bulgaria, Georgia, Turkey, Montenegro, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal and Italy, with the arithmetic shown.

• Country comparisons
• Market and prices

Where to buy abroad by passport: residents of Poland

A cautious comparison by profile (EU status, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Russian passport) of entry, residence, banking and purchase by destination.

Property abroad for Belarusians living in Poland

What a Belarusian citizen resident in Poland should know: EU sanctions on Belarus, bank checks, passport issues, documents and entry rules.

• Life and retirement abroad

Property abroad for Ukrainians living in Poland

What a Ukrainian citizen resident in Poland should check before buying abroad: currency control, tax residency, banks, documents and entry rules.

• Life and retirement abroad

Overseas property for Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia residents

Gdańsk Airport routes, apostille and sworn translators, tax office and consulates for Tricity residents buying property abroad.

Overseas property for Wrocław residents: city guide

Wrocław Airport routes, apostille and sworn translators, tax office and consulates: what a Wrocław resident needs before buying property abroad.

Overseas property for Kraków residents: city guide

Kraków Airport routes, apostille and sworn translators, tax office and consulates: what a Kraków resident needs before buying property abroad.

Overseas property for Warsaw residents: city guide

Airports, apostille, sworn translators, tax office and embassies in Warsaw: what a Warsaw resident needs to know before buying property abroad.

Property abroad for 300, 500, 800 thousand PLN

What 100-800 thousand zloty means in euro and roughly how many square metres it buys in Bulgaria, Montenegro, Cyprus, Spain, Portugal, Georgia, Turkey and Dubai.

Property viewing trip abroad: how to plan 3-5 days

How to plan a 3-5 day property viewing trip from Poland: documents, appointments, what to inspect, how to compare 8-10 properties, and what not to sign on the spot.

How to choose a Russian-speaking property agent abroad

A neutral buyer's guide: licences and registers, who pays the agent, conflicts of interest, written agreements, red flags and questions to ask before you sign.

Direct flights from Poland to property destinations

Which overseas-property destinations can be reached from Polish airports without a connection, typical flight times, and why routes change by season.

Mortgage in Poland for foreigners with a residence card

What banks in Poland typically ask of a foreign resident: residence document, employment, income in zloty, down payment, UKR and CUKR, and whether the loan can fund a purchase abroad.

• Residency and golden visas
• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy

Selling a flat in Poland to buy abroad: PIT-39 and relief

The five-year rule, PIT-39, deadlines, costs, the housing relief and whether spending on a home in the EU counts, plus timing, bridging and the inheritance case.

PIT for foreigners in Poland: income from property abroad

How a foreign resident of Poland reports rent and sale of property abroad: residency tests, first year in Poland, PIT-28, PIT-36, PIT-39, PIT/ZG and the certificate of residence.

• How to buy
• Rental income and yield

Living in Poland as a foreigner: buying property abroad

Residence card, UKR/CUKR or permanent residence: what changes for taxes, reporting and banks when you buy property outside Poland, and what not to assume.

• How to buy
• Life and retirement abroad

Dubai developers increasingly hand over homes ahead of schedule

Dubai delivered 24,537 homes in the first half of 2026, and some developers are now completing off-plan projects months early, according to Gulf News — Business/Property.

• Market and prices

Cyprus building permits up 29.5% in H1 2026, led by apartment blocks

Cyprus authorised 4,401 building permits in the first half of 2026, and the number of planned homes rose 67.8% to 11,100, according to Cyprus Property News.

• Market and prices

Cyprus apartment construction up 1,112% in a decade as detached homes grow larger and pricier

According to Cyprus Property News, citing a Phileleftheros analysis, licensed apartment floor area in Cyprus has grown from 124,720 to 1.51 million square metres since 2016, while detached homes have become bigger and more exclusive.

• Market and prices

Larnaca property prices up 20–30% in two years: where homes cost the most

Cyprus Property News reports that Larnaca sale prices have risen by 20% to 30% in two years, with Mackenzie the priciest area and the former refinery coast tipped to go higher.

• Market and prices

Documents from Russia and CIS for a purchase abroad

Using documents issued in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine or Kazakhstan for a property purchase in the EU or abroad: apostille, sworn translation and name consistency.

• How to buy

Russian-speaking communities and services by country

Where large Russian-speaking communities exist abroad and what that means in practice for language support, schools and everyday services when you buy property.

Buying abroad with Russian citizenship: country restrictions

Which popular destinations reportedly add limits or extra checks for Russian or Belarusian citizens or funds, what we could and could not verify, and how to check before you pay.

• Residency and golden visas
• How to buy

Bank checks for Russian citizens in the EU: source of funds

What EU banks ask of residents with Russian or Belarusian citizenship before a property transfer, which documents prove lawful origin of funds, and why delays happen.

• Checking a property
• Life and retirement abroad

Russian-speaking EU residents buying property abroad: guide

What changes for a Russian-speaking EU resident with Russian, Belarusian, Ukrainian or other citizenship when buying abroad, and how to prepare transparently.

• How to buy
• Life and retirement abroad

State pension abroad: how EU residents move a pension

How a state pension from Poland, Germany, the Baltics or Czechia is paid abroad, the link to health cover, treaty taxation and non-EU destinations.

• Rental income and yield

Climate and seasons: how to choose where to own abroad

Summer heat, damp winters, storms and floods, cooling and heating costs, and the best months to view, with official weather services to check.

Schools for children when relocating abroad: how to choose

International or local school, language of instruction, joining mid-year and recognition of certificates in the EU, with hedged country examples.

• Life and retirement abroad

Healthcare when you live or stay long in your home abroad

EHIC, S1 and the cross-border healthcare Directive for EU residents with a home in another EU country, and what changes outside the EU.

Guaranteed returns and too-good-to-be-true property offers

How to test promised yields, buy-back guarantees, off-plan and hotel-unit pitches, a checklist of questions and what regulators warn about.

13 typical mistakes of first-time buyers abroad

Buying from a photo, ignoring total costs, one lawyer for both sides, trusting yield promises and nine more mistakes, each with a prevention step.

Double sales and hidden debts on property abroad

How the same property gets sold twice, why mortgages, unpaid fees and illegal builds survive a sale, and how a registry search and a lawyer catch them.

• Market and prices

Property scams abroad: the most common schemes

Fake listings, advance-fee deposits, ghost agents, intercepted payment instructions and land without title: how each scheme works and what to check.

• Risks

Opening a bank account abroad as a non-resident owner

Why a property owner needs a local account, what banks in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, the UAE, Turkey and Georgia ask for, and KYC for Russian-speaking EU residents.

Exchange rates and multi-currency accounts for property

How conversion costs arise for EUR, USD, AED, THB and TRY, bank spread versus specialised providers, staged payments and hedging basics.

Borrowing against your home to buy property abroad

Using equity in a home in Poland, Germany, Czechia or the Baltics to finance a purchase abroad: collateral, LTV, cost compared with a non-resident mortgage, and the risks.

• Mortgages for non-residents

What your bank asks before a large transfer abroad

Source-of-funds documents, SWIFT versus SEPA, typical delays and how to answer a bank lawfully when an EU resident pays for property abroad.

Utilities and community fees for foreign property owners

Setting up electricity, water, gas and internet as a non-resident, paying by direct debit, community fees, arrears, budgets, assemblies and proxy voting.

Empty property abroad: maintenance and security checklist

Caretaker, key holder, utility shut-off, damp, smart monitoring, community arrears, squatting risk and an annual inspection checklist.

• Checking a property

Annual property tax and bills for owners abroad, by country

A checklist of recurring costs: IBI, IMI, ENFIA, IMU, taxe foncière, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Turkey, Dubai and Georgia, and how to pay from abroad.

• Taxes and fees

Home insurance for a property abroad: non-resident guide

Building vs contents, liability, flood and earthquake cover, rented-out homes, bank requirements and claims from abroad.

Nominee ownership abroad: risks and lawful ways to buy

Why nominee or straw-man arrangements are risky or illegal, what happened in Thailand and elsewhere, and the lawful routes: condo quota, leasehold and compliant company rules.

• How to buy
• Risks

Special taxes on company-owned property abroad

Spain's levy on entities, France's 3% tax, Greece, Italy, Cyprus and UAE registration fees: what is confirmed, what is not, and what to ask before buying through a company.

• Taxes and fees

SPV and holding structures for overseas property

What a property SPV is, which jurisdictions come up in practice, what to verify, what it costs to run, substance and EU anti-avoidance rules, and exit by share sale.

Buying property abroad: through a company or personally?

Liability, tax on rent and sale, transfer tax, inheritance, financing and paperwork: how a company compares with personal ownership, and when it makes sense.

• How to buy

Certified translations for a property purchase abroad

Which documents need a sworn or certified translation, who may make it, how to find one, and what to do with Russian-language documents and apostilles.

• How to buy

Signing a property deal abroad remotely: what is valid

E-signature, video notary or power of attorney? What each country accepts when you cannot travel, and the document mistakes that delay closing.

Tax numbers for foreign buyers: NIE, NIF, codice fiscale

Almost every purchase abroad starts with a local tax number. What it is called in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, France and Germany, and how to get it from abroad.

• Taxes and fees

Notary or lawyer: who do you need when buying abroad?

What a notary does and does not do, why you still need your own lawyer, conflicts of interest, how to check a lawyer and what to put in a fee agreement.

• How to buy

Power of attorney for buying property abroad

What a notarial power of attorney must say, specific versus general, apostille and translation, the risks, how it is treated abroad and how to revoke it.

• How to buy

Apostille and legalisation for a property purchase abroad

When an apostille is enough, when full legalisation is needed, what the EU rules change, and how sworn translations fit in. For EU residents buying abroad.

• How to buy

Co-owning property abroad with friends or relatives

Sharing a purchase abroad with friends, siblings or relatives: the co-ownership agreement, who pays what, exit and buy-out clauses, mortgage liability and pre-emption.

Property abroad for a child: gifts, minors, student housing

Buying or gifting property abroad to a child or relative: gift tax, minors as owners, guardianship consent, usufruct and trust options, and student housing.

Buying property abroad as a couple: spouses and partners

How to register a purchase abroad in one name or two, what happens to a share when a co-owner dies, who must consent to a sale, and how joint mortgages work.

• How to buy

Divorce and property abroad: who owns what

How the matrimonial property regime decides who owns a flat bought abroad, which law applies under EU Regulation 2016/1103, and how a divorce is enforced across borders.

Registering inherited property abroad: steps for heirs

A practical sequence for heirs after an owner dies: documents, apostille and translations, local notary or lawyer, tax clearance, land registry change, selling or keeping.

Inheritance and gift tax on property abroad: EU heirs

Which country taxes an inherited or gifted flat abroad, what happens in the heir's home country, and a snapshot for Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Germany, Poland, UAE.

• Taxes and fees

One will or several: property in different countries

How to plan a will when you own property in more than one country: one will versus local wills, conflicts, translations, registers, reserved shares and the UAE.

• Rental income and yield

Inheriting property abroad: the EU Succession Regulation

Which country's law governs an estate with property in several countries, what the European Certificate of Succession does, and what changes outside the EU.

Tax residency and the 183-day rule for property owners

How tax residency is decided for an EU resident who owns a home abroad: 183 days, centre of vital interests, treaty tie-breaker, certificate of residence.

• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Foreign rental income: tax by EU residence country

How a tax resident of Poland, Germany, Czechia, Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia is taxed on rent and sale gains from property abroad. A summary with links.

• Residency and golden visas
• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield

Wealth and property taxes on foreign real estate (EU)

Which EU countries tax foreign property held by their residents each year: Spain, France, the Netherlands, Italy. Valuation and reporting duties, 2026.

• Taxes and fees

Foreign property: tax return for Irish residents

How an Irish tax resident reports foreign rent and the sale of property abroad on Form 11, how foreign tax is credited, the 31% CGT rate from 7 October 2026 and key dates.

• Taxes and fees

Foreign property: tax return for Estonian residents

How an Estonian tax resident declares rent and sale gains from property abroad, how foreign tax is credited or exempted, which tables and dates apply, and what to prepare.

• Taxes and fees

Foreign property: tax return for Latvian residents

How a Latvian tax resident declares rent and sale proceeds from property abroad, how foreign tax is deducted, which forms and dates apply, and what to prepare.

• Taxes and fees

Foreign property: tax return for Lithuanian residents

How a Lithuanian tax resident reports rent and sale proceeds from property abroad, how foreign tax is relieved, which forms and dates apply, and what to prepare.

• Taxes and fees

Property abroad and Dutch box 3: what residents should know

How a Dutch tax resident reports foreign property: box 3 as other assets, treaty relief, the 2025 Supreme Court ruling, 2026 figures, foreign rent and the planned 2028 change.

• Taxes and fees

Property abroad and the Czech tax return (DPFO)

How a Czech tax resident reports foreign rent and a property sale in the DPFO: expenses, credit or exemption with progression, the 5 and 10 year tests and filing deadlines.

• Taxes and fees

Property abroad and the German tax return

How a German tax resident reports foreign rent and a sale: Anlage V and Anlage AUS, exemption with progression, credit of foreign tax, the ten-year period and deadlines.

• Taxes and fees

Double tax treaties and property abroad: EU residents

How a double tax treaty works for an EU tax resident who owns property in a third country: source and residence, credit and exemption, tie-breakers and proof of foreign tax.

• Taxes and fees

Czech mortgage rates hit their highest level since early 2024

The average offered mortgage rate in Czechia rose to 5.79 percent in October, the seventh monthly increase in a row, according to Expats.cz.

• Mortgages for non-residents

Czech older apartment prices hit a record high, with Prague above CZK 152,000 per sq m

The median price of older apartments in Czechia reached a record CZK 4.3 million in July, while Prague averaged CZK 152,430 per square meter, according to Expats.cz.

• Market and prices

Bulgaria property prices: +15.1% in Q1 2025, resale outpaces new builds

According to Bolgarskiydom (EN section), citing NSI data, Bulgarian housing prices rose 15.1% year on year in Q1 2025, with resale homes growing faster than new builds.

• New builds and off-plan
• Market and prices

Dubai rents cooling in H2 2026: apartments soften, villas hold steadier

Property Finder's forecast, built on Dubai Land Department rental data, points to slower rent growth in apartment-heavy areas through Q3–Q4 2026, while established villa communities look more resilient.

• Market and prices

Real buyer stories: people who bought property abroad

Real accounts from public sources, with the difficulties each author mentions. Not our clients; a small, uneven set, and countries where we found nothing are listed.

How the AECB Credit Score Fits Into UAE Mortgage Approval

According to Bayut — MyBayut Blog, the AECB score is one of several factors in UAE mortgage decisions and does not override the Central Bank's DBR and LTV limits.

• Mortgages for non-residents

Dubai Rent Increase Rules: RERA Index Caps Hikes at 0–20% and Requires 90 Days' Notice

Dubai landlords can raise rent only within RERA's rental index brackets, no more than once every 12 months and with at least 90 days' written notice, according to Bayut — MyBayut Blog.

• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Cyprus Property Sales Pass 2,000 Contracts in a Month for the First Time in 2026

District land registries in Cyprus recorded 2,040 sale contracts in July 2026, up 11% year on year, with Paphos again growing fastest.

• Market and prices

Cyprus recorded 21,387 property transfers in 2025, worth €4.73 billion

Cyprus's 2025 property transfers were roughly flat on 2024 by number, but their total value rose 10% to €4.73 billion.

• Market and prices

Croatia and the US Could Settle the Double Taxation Issue by the End of 2026

US Ambassador Nicole McGraw says the double taxation agreement signed in December 2022 could reach a US Senate vote before the end of the year, according to Croatia Week.

• Taxes and fees

Georgia in 2026: Tax, Employment and Property Rules Foreign Investors Should Know

Georgia Today, citing JUST Advisors specialists, outlines the tax rates, new labor migration rules and land and property checks that foreign investors face in 2026.

• Taxes and fees

Dubai property in Q1 2026: transaction volume up 31% despite regional tensions

According to Realting News, citing a Dubai agency representative, Q1 2026 saw AED 252 billion in transactions and growing foreign investment amid tensions around Iran.

• Market and prices

Northern Cyprus tightens property rules for foreign buyers: key dates and deadlines

According to Realting News, the TRNC amended its rules on property purchases by foreigners in May 2024 and May 2025, introducing stricter deadlines for permits, taxes and title transfer.

• Market and prices

Bulgaria's house price index up 14.8% year on year in Q1 2026

According to Bolgarskiydom (EN section), citing the national statistics office NSI, Bulgaria's house price index rose 6.2% quarter on quarter and 14.8% year on year in the first quarter of 2026.

• Market and prices

Bulgaria housing market Q2 2026: prices up 15.5% year on year, transactions down 18.1%

Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute recorded a 15.5% annual rise in housing prices in Q2 2026, while the number of transactions fell by 18.1%.

• Market and prices

Bulgaria's Property Market After the Euro Adoption: Fewer Deals, Prices Holding Steady

Transactions in Sofia fell by around 17% in Q2, but average prices held at about €2,700 per sq.m, according to Bulgarian Properties — Newsletter/Market Reports.

• Market and prices

UAE VAT Registration for New Companies: Thresholds, Documents and Timing

According to Property Finder Blog (UAE), a UAE-resident business must register for VAT once its taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000, with voluntary registration available from AED 187,500.

• Taxes and fees

Buying a hotel or aparthotel in Georgia: Batumi, Tbilisi, ticket sizes and the real risks

Georgia lets foreigners buy buildings and apartments freely, so hotel and aparthotel deals are simpler than in Thailand or Bali. The harder questions are Batumi oversupply, seasonality and what an operator really pays.

• How to buy
• Risks

Buying a hotel in Bali and Indonesia: land titles, PT PMA companies and the 2026 permit changes

A foreign individual cannot hold the land a hotel needs. Hotels run through a PT PMA company on HGB land or on a lease, and since May 2026 Bali has closed new foreign registrations for small hotels.

• How to buy

Buying a hotel in Phuket and Thailand: leases, Thai companies and condo-hotel units

A foreigner cannot own Thai land, so a hotel purchase runs through a 30-year lease, a Thai company or a unit in a condo-hotel. What each route allows, which licences apply and what Phuket's 2026 numbers show.

• How to buy

Buying a hotel in Montenegro: prices, licences and yields in 2026

Premium developments around the Bay of Kotor, thin operating data and a market outside the EU. What a foreigner may own, how the transfer tax scale works on a large building, and why overbuilding and permits matter most.

• How to buy
• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Buying a hotel in Croatia: prices, licences and seasonality in 2026

A reported EUR 235k per room to build, a season concentrated in July and August, concessions on the coast and limits on selling hotel rooms as separate units. What a private buyer has to test before an offer.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Buying a hotel in Portugal: prices, licences and yields in 2026

Hotel deal volume is up, yet the market is institutional and the small-hotel segment is priced by local comparables. Licences (hotel or alojamento local), IMT and VAT, tourist tax and what the golden visa does not cover.

• How to buy
• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Buying a hotel in Greece: island hotels, licences and the visa question in 2026

Greek hotel investment reached roughly EUR 1.1 to 1.5 billion in 2025 and urban benchmarks run above EUR 400,000 per key. Buying a hotel does not by itself give a golden visa, and the new 15% transfer tax targets homes, not hotels.

• How to buy

Buying a hotel in Italy: boutique hotels, masserie and agriturismo in 2026

Italian hotels traded at about EUR 170,000 per room in the first half of 2026, with prime yields of 4.5% to 5%. Small boutique hotels and agriturismi are a different market with their own rules.

• How to buy

Buying a hotel in Spain: prices, licences and yields in 2026

Spanish hotels traded at a record average of about EUR 213,000 per room in the first half of 2026, with prime yields of 5% to 6%. What decides the price is the licence, not the building.

• How to buy
• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

How to check a hotel developer and an off-plan hotel project before you pay

A hotel project adds approvals, an operator and a different financing model to the usual off-plan risks. A hotel-specific due-diligence guide: permits, where your instalments go, the operator contract, completion record and a site-visit checklist.

• Checking a property
• New builds and off-plan

Hotel unit rental pools and guaranteed yields: how they work and what to check

A rental pool shares one hotel's income between many owners, and a guarantee is only as good as whoever owes it. How payouts are built, why regulators treat them as investments, and the questions to put in writing.

• Checking a property
• Rental income and yield

Branded residences vs condo hotels vs fractional ownership: what you actually own

Three products sold under similar labels differ in title, usage rights, who takes the rent and how easily you can sell. A plain-language guide to telling them apart before you sign.

• Residency and golden visas
• Country comparisons

Hotel investment over €10 million: single assets, portfolios and the institutional route

How the large end of the hotel market works in 2026: who the buyers are, deal types, underwriting, operator and lease structures, financing and the due-diligence team you need.

Hotel investment between €1 and €5 million: boutique hotels and guesthouses

What one to five million euro buys in boutique hotels, how to choose between running it, hiring a manager and leasing it out, and what a stressed net yield looks like in a worked example.

Hotel investment under €500,000: what you can actually buy

A whole hotel is rarely a sub-€500,000 purchase. What the budget does buy: a small guesthouse, a unit in an operated hotel, listed shares or a seat in a pooled deal, and the costs each one hides.

Exiting a hotel investment: who buys in 2026, sale-and-leaseback and what lowers the price

A hotel is harder to sell than an apartment. Who the buyers were in the first half of 2026, how yields set the price, the routes out (sale, sale-and-leaseback, operator change, conversion) and what to fix before you sell.

• Market and prices

Holding structures and taxes for hotel owners: SPV, OpCo and PropCo, VAT and transfer taxes

How a hotel is held decides what you pay on purchase, how profit leaves the country and how easily you can sell. Asset deal versus share deal, the OpCo and PropCo split, transfer taxes in five countries and a Polish owner's view.

• Taxes and fees

Hotel acquisition financing for foreign buyers: LTV, DSCR, equity and what banks check

A hotel loan is a business loan: banks lend against the profit of an operating hotel, not against rent. Typical senior terms in 2026, a worked DSCR example, covenants and the alternatives to a bank loan.

• Checking a property

Buying an operating hotel or a building to convert: due diligence, capex, permits and timelines

Two routes into hotel ownership compared: what to check in a hotel that already trades, and what can go wrong when you convert a building, with costs, permits and ramp-up.

• How to buy
• Country comparisons

How to choose a hotel operator and read the contract: an owner's negotiation checklist

What to check about an operator before you sign, the clauses an owner should negotiate on performance, budgets, sale, termination and data, and the red flags.

• Checking a property

Hotel management agreements, leases and franchises: who carries which risk

How a hotel owner earns under a management contract, a lease or a franchise: typical fees, reserves, terms and performance tests, and who bears the risk.

• Risks

Hotel, apartment or commercial property: how a private investor chooses

Income, volatility, effort, financing, exit and tax compared across a hotel, a let apartment and commercial space, with 2026 yields and decision rules by investor profile.

• Country comparisons

How to value a hotel for sale: RevPAR, NOI, cap rate and a worked example

From occupancy, ADR and RevPAR to GOP and net operating income, then to a price: how a hotel is valued, what the 2026 European data says and how to stress the seller's numbers.

Hotel real estate for private investors: ways to own, risks and who bears the operation

Whole hotel, boutique property, hotel room, branded residence, fractional share or listed company: what each really is, who carries the operating risk and what ticket and liquidity to expect.

• Risks

Bansko ski property: prices, yield and the catches of aparthotel rental pools (2026)

Bansko apartments were reported at about EUR 1,100 to 1,500 per m2 in 2025, below most Alpine resorts, but the headline yield depends on a ski season of a few months and on a rental-pool contract you must read line by line.

• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Bulgaria's Black Sea coast: Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Sozopol, Varna and Burgas compared

The Bulgarian coast is two markets: holiday resorts at roughly EUR 1,200 to 2,000 per m2 and working cities where Varna and Burgas rose sharply in 2025. Prices, yields, annual fees, short-let rules and risks side by side.

• Country comparisons

Sofia property investment 2026: prices per m², districts, yield and risks

Sofia's average transaction price reached about 2,680 euro per m² in the first quarter of 2026, up about 29% in five quarters, while deal numbers fell. Prices by district, new build against resale, a yield method with break-even rents, and the risks.

• Rental income and yield
• Best areas
• Risks

Buying property in Bulgaria from Poland: costs, tax and steps (2026)

What a Polish citizen can buy in Bulgaria, what closing costs on top of the price, how Bulgarian rent is taxed in Bulgaria and in Poland, and how the euro and fast 2026 price growth change the picture.

• Taxes and fees
• How to buy

Property prices in Bulgaria and the full cost of buying: per m2 by city, taxes, notary and steps

Sofia is about 2,680 euro per m2, the coast and mountains 900-2,000, and a purchase adds roughly 4-8% in costs. Here is what is reported, and what we could not confirm.

• Taxes and fees
• How to buy
• Market and prices

Investment property in Bulgaria: realistic rental yield by city and resort, gross and net

Gross yields sit around 4-5.5% in Bulgaria's cities and are quoted higher at the seaside and in Bansko, but resort fees, a short season and a 10% tax cut the net figure.

• Rental income and yield

Buying property in Cyprus from Poland: apartments, prices and costs for Polish buyers in 2026

A Polish buyer needs no government permit in Cyprus. What a flat costs by city, which VAT and fees apply, what a mortgage looks like, how Cyprus and Poland tax the rent and what to register if you stay over three months.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Ayia Napa and Protaras property 2026: prices per m², yield and seasonality

Famagusta district was the fastest-rising region in the Central Bank's Q2 2026 data, and flats cost less than in Limassol, but income here is seasonal. Price levels, gross and net yield, short-let reality, costs and risks.

• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Investing in Larnaca property: the low-entry Cypriot market, yield and what to check

Larnaca is the entry-priced coastal city of Cyprus and has the island's main airport. What the price range looks like, what yield to expect, how to compare two listings and where the risks are, with a plain note on where our data is thin.

• Checking a property
• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Investing in Paphos property: price per m² by area, real yield and the rules for buyers

Paphos is the Cypriot market for a resort lifestyle with an income on top, not for the highest yield. What a square metre costs by area, what you keep after costs, what the 2026 figures say and where the risks are.

• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Cyprus plans to tighten golden visa rules ahead of Schengen entry

Cyprus's Deputy Minister for Migration says the golden visa scheme will be tightened before the country joins Schengen, though no specific changes or timetable have been announced.

• Residency and golden visas

Cyprus House Prices Rise Faster Than Rents in Q2 2026, Eurostat Data Shows

Eurostat's Q2 2026 figures show Cyprus's house-price index up 5.46% and its rent index up 4.05%, with purchase prices rising faster than rents.

• Market and prices

Cyprus Property Sales Hit a September Record High of 1,681 Contracts

Cyprus recorded 1,681 property sale contracts in September 2026, 13% more than a year earlier and the highest September total since records began in 2000, according to Cyprus Property News.

• Market and prices

Cyprus: Prices of Mineral Aggregates Up Almost 10% Year on Year

According to Tranio, citing the CYSTAT construction materials price index, sand, gravel, crushed stone and similar materials in Cyprus rose by 9.5%, adding to cost pressure in construction.

• Market and prices

How to check a Dubai developer and project: RERA, escrow, permits and a buyer's checklist

Dubai's rules protect off-plan buyers well, but only if you use them: an escrow account, a permit number on the ad, a registered broker and an Oqood certificate. A step-by-step check you can do from Poland.

• Checking a property

Dubai service charges and the real cost of owning property: what you pay after the purchase price

Dubai has no property tax, but a flat is not free to hold. Service charges of roughly AED 14 to 24 per sq ft are the biggest yearly item, and a worked example shows a gross 6% turning into a net 4% to 4.5%.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Buying property in Ras Al Khaimah as a foreigner: Al Marjan Island, prices, yield and risks

Ras Al Khaimah is the UAE's cheaper beach emirate, with a Wynn casino resort due on Al Marjan Island in September 2027. Prices rose fast, growth slowed in 2026, and 13,800 homes are due by 2028.

• How to buy
• Rental income and yield
• Risks

Buying property in Abu Dhabi as a foreigner: investment zones, prices, yield and costs

Foreigners can buy freehold in Abu Dhabi's investment zones, where apartments cost roughly AED 1,900 per sq ft at the median and reported gross yields run from about 4.5% to 9%. Buying costs are lower than in Dubai, but a big delivery wave is coming.

• How to buy
• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Commercial property in Dubai for foreign investors: office prices, yields and rules

Dubai offices sold at about AED 2,000 per sq ft in H1 2026, offices and warehouses are almost full and a foreigner can buy in freehold areas without a company. What it costs and where it goes wrong.

• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Dubai rental yield by district 2026: JVC, Business Bay, Marina, Downtown, Palm, Hills and more

Gross yield in Dubai runs from about 4.5% on the Palm to 8% or more in outer districts, but service charges, fees and a softer 2026 rent market cut net returns by 1.5 to 2.5 points. District by district.

• Rental income and yield

Investing in Limassol property: price per m² by district, real yield and the rules for buyers

Limassol is Cyprus's most expensive market and the one with the highest gross yield among the main cities. What a square metre costs by district, what you keep after costs, who may buy and where the risks are.

• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

How to send money abroad to buy property: a guide for Poland-based buyers

SWIFT and SEPA, what a Polish bank will ask about the source of funds, the Thai FET form, Dubai escrow, Cyprus practicalities and the reporting duties that actually apply.

• How to buy

Tax on rental income from property abroad for Polish tax residents (2026)

Ryczałt 8.5% and 12.5%, the exemption and credit methods in the tax treaties, PIT-28, PIT/ZG and what happens when you sell: how foreign rent and sale are taxed in Poland.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield

Buying property abroad from Poland: a step-by-step guide for Polish residents

How a Polish resident chooses a country, pays, finances and registers a purchase abroad, and what has to be done on the Polish side afterwards.

• How to buy

Buying property in Thailand safely: due diligence and scam checklist for foreign buyers

Most problems show up in the paperwork before any money moves: an exhausted condo quota, a weaker title, a lease that cannot be renewed, a nominee company, an off-plan payment with no escrow.

• How to buy
• Checking a property
• Risks

Thailand visas for property buyers: what a purchase gives you and the real options for staying

Buying property in Thailand gives no right to live there. Since 15 September 2026 Poles get 30 days visa-free; longer stays need a DTV, an LTR, a retirement visa or a Privilege card.

• How to buy

Where to buy property on Phuket: an area-by-area guide

Condo prices on Phuket run from roughly 60,000 to well over 170,000 baht per m² depending on the beach. This guide compares Bang Tao, Kamala, Surin, Patong, Kata, Rawai, Chalong, Phuket Town and the north.

• Best areas

Bulgaria's Holiday Property Market in 2026: Slower Price Growth and More Selective Buyers

According to Bulgarian Properties — Newsletter/Market Reports, Bulgarian resort property is moving from rapid growth to a more selective market, with prices stabilising and Q1 2026 sales down by an average of 15% year on year.

• Market and prices

Rising Construction Costs Are Reshaping Off-Plan Pricing in Dubai

According to Property Finder Blog (UAE), higher build costs in 2026 are pushing Dubai developers to price off-plan launches closer to real project economics and closer to ready-property values.

• New builds and off-plan

Sofia Housing Market Q1 2026: Prices Cool Slightly, Transactions Fall 12.3%

According to Bulgarian Properties, the average transaction price in Sofia slipped to €2,680/sq.m. in Q1 2026, while sales volumes fell 12.3% year-on-year.

• Market and prices

Dubai Property Prices: Community-by-Community Forecast for Q3–Q4 2026

According to Property Finder Blog (UAE), Dubai's market is now moving in separate community cycles, with demand and price forecasts diverging sharply between districts.

• Market and prices

Property prices per m² by country in 2026: what a square metre costs in the markets we cover

From about 480,000 drams in Yerevan to around 9,700 euro in Paris: one page with the price per m² from our country guides, grouped by region, with the trend and why the numbers are not directly comparable.

• Market and prices

Rental yield by country in 2026: what the numbers in our guides add up to

From about 7-8% gross in Georgia to 3-4% in Germany: one page with the yield figures from our country guides, what they leave out, and why gross rankings mislead.

• Rental income and yield

Buying property in Armenia 2026: Yerevan prices per m², rental yield and rules for foreigners

Foreigners can buy apartments and houses in Armenia freely, but not farmland. Yerevan apartments averaged about 482,100 AMD per m² (around $1,310) in Q1 2026; gross rental yield is often quoted near 6-8%.

• How to buy
• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Buying property in Bali as a foreigner: prices, rental yield and the rules in 2026

Foreigners cannot own freehold land in Indonesia, so a Bali villa means leasehold or Hak Pakai. Platform data suggest USD 15,000-23,000 of annual revenue on a villa, and sales brochures promising 10-15% deserve a hard look.

• How to buy
• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Buying property in Thailand: prices per m², rental yield and what a foreigner can own

A foreigner can own a condo outright inside a 49% quota, but not land. Condo prices run from about 60,000 baht per m² in Chiang Mai to 125,000 and more in Bangkok and Phuket.

• How to buy
• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Property prices in Germany 2026: price per m² by city and the real cost of buying

Prices are flat in nominal terms and falling in real terms, from about EUR 3,200 per m² in Leipzig to well over EUR 7,000 in Munich. Add 9-12% for transfer tax, notary and broker.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Rental yield in Germany 2026: gross vs net returns in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Leipzig

Germany is a capital-preservation market, not a high-yield one: gross yields sit at about 3-4% and net returns are lower. Here is where the gap comes from and which cities still make sense.

• Rental income and yield

Property prices in Turkey 2026: price per m² in Istanbul, Antalya and on the coast, and what buying really costs

The average Turkish home costs about 5.3 million lira, roughly €98,000, and prices rose 23.5% in lira in the year to August 2026 but fell about 6% after inflation. Here are the prices by city and the full cost of buying.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Investment property in Turkey: rental yield in Istanbul, Antalya and on the coast, in lira and in euros

Gross rental yield in Turkey is roughly 6% to 8% in lira terms, but the lira loses value every year. This guide shows the numbers by city, what is left after tax and costs, and why the euro result is the one that matters.

• Rental income and yield

Property prices in France: price per m² by city and the real cost of buying

France is flat to slightly down nationally in 2026 (INSEE: -0.8% over a year), with Paris near €9,700 per m² and Marseille near €3,200-3,300. Buying costs add 7-8.5% on an older home.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Investment property in France: realistic rental yield by city, gross and net

French big cities yield only about 3.8-4.0% gross (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux), while Marseille, Montpellier and Grenoble reach roughly 5.2-5.7%. Rent rules, energy labels and tax decide what you keep.

• Rental income and yield

Property prices in Greece 2026: price per m² by area and the real cost of buying

Apartment prices in Greek cities rose about 5.3% in the year to Q2 2026. Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete and the islands sit in very different bands, and buying costs add roughly 7-12%, with a 15% transfer tax announced for non-EU buyers from July 2027.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Investment property in Greece: realistic rental yield in Athens, Thessaloniki and the islands

Gross yields in Greece average about 4.4%, with small Athens flats near 6-8% and big or island units far lower. Net is roughly 1.5-2 points below gross, and short-let rules can change the maths.

• Rental income and yield

Property prices in Italy 2026: price per m² by city and the real cost of buying

Used homes average about 1,903 euro per m² (+4.1% in a year), Milan is near 5,165 and Rome 3,429, and buying costs add roughly 10-15%. Prices and costs by city and region.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Rental yield in Italy 2026: gross vs net returns by city and what a foreign investor really keeps

Aggregators put Italy's average gross rental yield near 6.6%, but Milan sits around 3.5-5% and Palermo or Bari above 6.5%. After the flat tax, IMU, building costs and vacancy, a net 3-4% is a realistic planning figure.

• Rental income and yield

Dubai property prices per sq ft and per m2: how much an apartment costs and what buying adds

The Dubai average was about AED 1,673 per sq ft in Q2 2026 (roughly 4,400 euro per m2), down 4% on the quarter. Prime towers cost several times more than outer districts, and buying adds about 7%.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Dubai rental yield and investment property in the UAE: real gross and net numbers

Prime Dubai apartments yield about 5-6% gross and mid-market ones are reported at 7-9%, but prices and rents fell in Q2 2026 and net is roughly 2 points lower. Here is what to expect.

• Rental income and yield

Property prices in Austria 2026: price per m² by city and what a foreigner pays to buy

A flat in Austria costs about 4,200 euro per m² nationally and 5,200 in Vienna, but 6,400 in Innsbruck; buying costs add 10% to 12%, and what a foreigner may buy depends on the federal state.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Rental yield in Austria: what an investment apartment in Vienna, Graz or Salzburg really earns

Austria is a capital-preservation market, not a high-yield one: published gross yields run from about 3% to nearly 5%, and after costs and tax a typical apartment nets around 2%.

• Rental income and yield

Property prices in Saudi Arabia 2026: price per m2 in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, and what buying costs

Apartments cost roughly SAR 2,700 to 6,200 per m2 depending on the city, prices rose about 1% over the year to Q2 2026, and a foreign buyer should budget extra for transaction costs. Numbers and worked budgets.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Rental yield in Saudi Arabia: what Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam really pay in 2026

Headline gross yields of 6% to 9% look strong, but the net figure after fees, vacancy and tax is usually 3% to 5%, and Riyadh rents are frozen until 2030. Here is how to read the numbers.

• Rental income and yield

Property prices in Spain 2026: price per m² by city and the real cost of buying

Used homes average about €2,823 per m² (+15.8% in a year), Madrid passed €6,000, and buying costs add roughly 10-13%. Prices and costs by city and region.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Rental yield in Spain 2026: gross vs net returns by city and what a foreign investor really keeps

Spain's average gross rental yield is about 6.5%, but Madrid sits near 4.7% and Alicante near 7.8%. After tax, fees and vacancy, a net 2-4% of the outlay is the realistic range.

• Rental income and yield

Property prices in Portugal 2026: price per m² by city and what buying really costs

The national median is about 2,076 euro per m², Lisbon city 4,875, the Algarve 3,139 and Porto metro 2,305, with prices still rising. Non-residents add roughly 10% in taxes and fees.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Rental yield in Portugal 2026: what Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve and Madeira really earn

Gross yield in Portugal is about 4-5% in the big cities and 5-8% inland, but after tax, costs and vacancy a Lisbon flat nets nearer 2-3%. Here is the arithmetic.

• Rental income and yield

Property prices in Montenegro 2026: price per m² in Budva, Tivat, Bar and Podgorica, and what buying really costs

Official new-build prices reached €2,557 per m² in Q2 2026, €2,838 on the coast. Town-by-town ranges, purchase costs and budget examples.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Montenegro rental yield: what a seaside apartment really earns in 2026

Gross yields sit around 4-5%, and after costs and tax the realistic net is usually 3-4%. A town-by-town look at Budva, Tivat, Bar, Herceg Novi and Podgorica, with a worked example.

• Rental income and yield

Property prices in Georgia 2026: price per m² in Tbilisi and Batumi, and what buying costs

A new-build square metre costs roughly $1,300–1,500 on average in Tbilisi and Batumi in 2026, far more in the centre. Prices by city, by finish, the trend, and what registration and annual tax add.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Investment property in Georgia: Tbilisi vs Batumi rental yield, gross and net (2026)

Gross rental yield in Georgia is around 7–8% in 2026, but Batumi is falling toward 7% gross and 2–4% net. Here is what the data says city by city and what actually reaches your account.

• Rental income and yield

Property prices in Cyprus 2026: price per m² by city and what buying really costs

Cypriot residential prices rose 8.5% year on year in Q2 2026, led by apartments. Here is what a square metre costs in each city and what you add on top.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Investment property in Cyprus: realistic rental yield by city, gross and net

Gross yields in Cyprus sit around 4.5-5.9% depending on city and flat size, and net yields run roughly 1.5-2 points lower. Here is what drives the gap.

• Rental income and yield

Apartments for sale in Cyprus: prices by district, costs and the traps to avoid

Average apartment prices in Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Nicosia and Famagusta, the real purchase costs, VAT and transfer fees, why title deeds delay and how a contract lodged at the Land Registry protects you.

• How to buy
• Market and prices

Residence in Montenegro through property: a step-by-step guide for 2026

How property-based residence works in practice: who must meet the €150,000 test, what to buy, the costs, the annual renewal and the tax-residency trap, with a note for buyers from Poland.

• Residency and golden visas

Residence in Lithuania and buying property: how it really works

Property in Lithuania gives no residence permit. The real routes for EU and non-EU citizens, who may buy what, and the costs and taxes of ownership.

• Residency and golden visas
• How to buy

Residence in Slovakia and buying property: what the law really says

Buying a flat in Slovakia does not give you a residence permit. Here is what does: EU registration, business residence and the costs and taxes of owning.

• Residency and golden visas
• How to buy

Rental yield of Oman property: realistic returns in Muscat, Al Mouj and Salalah

Gross yields of about 5 to 7.5 percent, why the net figure is lower, a worked example with assumed numbers and the questions that decide whether an Oman flat earns what the brochure says.

• Rental income and yield

Buying an apartment in Oman as a foreigner: ITC zones, residency, costs and risks

Where a foreigner may own in Oman, what the owner residency and the Golden Visa really require, the purchase steps, the closing costs and what to check before you pay.

• Residency and golden visas
• How to buy
• Risks

Apartments for sale in Saudi Arabia: prices, districts, yields and risks

What apartments in Riyadh and Jeddah cost in 2026, what yields are quoted and why the figures disagree, how to choose a building and which risks are specific to foreign buyers.

• Rental income and yield
• Best areas
• Risks

Buying property in Saudi Arabia as a foreigner: zones, costs and risks in 2026

Since 2026 a foreigner can own property in Saudi Arabia, but only in designated zones. What the law allows, what it costs, how Premium Residency fits in and what to check.

• How to buy
• Risks

Buying a hotel unit in a branded Zanzibar resort: what to check first

Operator contract, payment plan, completion risk, exit, residency claims, currency and access — a buyer's checklist.

• How to buy
• Checking a property

Can a foreigner own property in Zanzibar? Leases, ZIPA and what you actually get

Land is state-owned, so foreigners hold leases and unit titles. How it works, what ZIPA does, what it costs and what to check.

• How to buy

Panama's Qualified Investor residency and branded hotel property: what to check before you buy

The September 2026 decree split the property threshold into $300,000 and $500,000. What the programme really requires, how off-plan and hotel units fit, and the questions to ask first.

• Residency and golden visas
• Checking a property

Buying property in Panama as a foreigner: process, costs, taxes and title checks

Who may buy, why titled property matters, the six steps of a purchase, the real closing costs and the transfer-tax change that took effect in September 2026.

• Taxes and fees
• How to buy
• Checking a property

Branded residences and hotel-managed units in the Dominican Republic: what to check before you buy

CONFOTUR, the trust behind off-plan payments, the operator contract, fees, exit and title: a checklist with the risks stated plainly.

• Residency and golden visas
• Checking a property

Buying property in the Dominican Republic as a foreigner: steps, costs and taxes

Who can buy, the steps from promise of sale to title, what closing costs, the 2026 tax changes and where the limits are.

• Taxes and fees
• How to buy

Dubai Golden Visa through property: the AED 2 million rule, mortgage conditions, fees and who can be included

Buying a Dubai property worth AED 2 million or more can qualify you for a 10-year renewable residence permit. What the Dubai Land Department itself says about eligibility, mortgages, family and fees — and what we could not confirm.

• Residency and golden visas
• Mortgages for non-residents

Germany golden visa: there isn't one, and the residence routes that actually exist

Germany has no residence-by-investment programme, and buying property gives no right to live there. The real routes are self-employment under section 21, the Opportunity Card and the EU Blue Card.

• Residency and golden visas

Bulgaria golden visa: the citizenship route is closed, what residence by investment still offers

Bulgaria abolished citizenship by investment in 2022, but residence by investment remains. Advisers cite BGN 600,000 in property, about €306,775, for a renewable long-term permit. What the route does and does not give a buyer.

• Residency and golden visas

France golden visa: there isn't one, and what the Talent Passport investor routes ask for

France has no residence-for-property programme. What exists is the Talent Passport: an innovative project, a business creation or a direct economic investment of at least EUR 300,000 tied to jobs, none of which is buying a home.

• Residency and golden visas

Italy golden visa: the four investor routes, and why buying a home is not one of them

Italy's investor visa asks for money in government bonds, an Italian company, an innovative start-up or a philanthropic project, not in a house. How the committee process works and what the official page leaves unsaid.

• Residency and golden visas
• How to buy

Spain golden visa: it ended in April 2025, what the law says and what is left

Buying Spanish property no longer gives a right to residence. The investor section of the law was emptied in 2025, with transitional rules for people already in the system and routes that now rest on income or business instead.

• Residency and golden visas

Getting a mortgage in Georgia as a foreigner: banks, deposit, currency rules and the developer-instalment alternative

Georgian banks do lend to foreigners, usually with a large deposit and a short term, and a 2026 currency rule matters if you earn in lari. What to expect, and why many buyers use developer instalments instead.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy

Getting a mortgage in Dubai as a non-resident: LTV caps, rates, fees and off-plan limits

UAE banks lend to non-residents, but the headline Central Bank limits are not what a non-resident usually gets. What the bank really offers, what you pay upfront, and why off-plan is the hardest to finance.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy
• New builds and off-plan

Getting a mortgage in Germany as a non-resident: deposit, rates, fixing periods and costs

German banks do lend to foreigners without a German income, but expect a much larger deposit than residents need. What the bank will ask for, how fixed-rate periods work, and what the purchase really costs.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy

Mortgage in Turkey for foreigners: lira loans, high rates and what banks ask for

Some Turkish banks lend to foreigners, up to about 70% of the value and in lira. The catch is the interest rate and the lira itself. How the loan works, what it costs, and the alternatives.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy

Mortgage in Montenegro for foreigners: what banks offer and when cash is easier

A few Montenegrin banks lend to foreigners, but on tight terms: around 50% LTV on apartments, higher rates and strict income proof. Many buyers pay cash or borrow at home instead.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy

Getting a mortgage in Bulgaria as a foreigner: LTV, euro rates, costs and pitfalls

Bulgarian banks do lend to foreigners, but usually 50–70% of the value and at higher rates than locals get. What to expect, what it costs, and where deals go wrong.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy
• Risks

Getting a mortgage in Italy as a non-resident: LTV, rates, costs and the codice fiscale

Italian banks do lend to non-residents, but usually only 40–60% of the value, and without a codice fiscale there is no mutuo at all. What the bank asks for, what it costs, and where deals stall.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy

Getting a mortgage in Cyprus as a non-resident: LTV, rates, costs and the title deed risk

Cypriot banks lend to non-residents, typically 60–70% of the value, and it is the anti-money-laundering review, not the credit check, that most often slows a foreign application. Plus the title deed problem every buyer should know.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy
• Risks

Getting a mortgage in Greece as a non-resident: LTV, rates, costs and golden visa rules

Greek banks do lend to non-residents, but expect a 35–40% deposit and a heavy paper trail. And if you want a golden visa, the qualifying amount cannot be mortgaged at all.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy

Georgia vs Turkey: two non-EU markets compared for buyers

Prices, yields, residency and citizenship routes, taxes and risks for two non-EU markets, as of autumn 2026.

• Country comparisons
• Market and prices

Portugal vs Greece: where to buy for residency, retirement and rental

Two southern EU favourites compared on prices, residency routes, taxes and rental rules as of autumn 2026 — to match your goal.

• Residency and golden visas
• Rental income and yield
• Life and retirement abroad

Italy vs Spain: which to buy in for living, rental and resale

Two big southern-European markets compared on prices, buying costs, financing, tax at sale, residency and short-let rules.

• Rental income and yield
• Country comparisons

Bulgaria vs Montenegro: EU membership, prices and rental compared

Bulgaria is already in the EU, Schengen and the euro; Montenegro uses the euro but is still negotiating. Compared on prices, rental, costs, residency and legal risk.

• Rental income and yield
• Country comparisons
• Market and prices

Turkey vs Dubai: which to buy in, yield, currency and residency compared

Two non-EU markets popular with buyers who want a visa or a passport, compared on ownership rules, prices, yield, currency risk, taxes and residency.

• Residency and golden visas
• Rental income and yield
• Country comparisons

Cyprus vs Greece: which to buy in, and what really differs

Two Eastern Mediterranean EU markets compared on who can buy, purchase and holding costs, residency, rental rules and the tax on exit.

• Country comparisons

Selling property in Georgia: the two-year rule, the 5% rate and the 2026 clarification

Selling a Georgian apartment you have owned for over two years is generally tax-free. Sell sooner and 5% applies. The Ministry of Finance clarified the rules in May 2026.

• Taxes and fees

Selling property in Dubai: no capital gains tax, but real costs and a few tax traps

Individuals do not pay capital gains or income tax on a Dubai property sale. What you do pay, and where tax can still reach you, is what this guide covers.

• Taxes and fees

Selling property in Germany: the 10-year rule, the self-use exemption and tax for non-residents

Germany has no separate capital gains tax on homes: a sale inside ten years is taxed as income, and after that it is usually tax-free. Here is how the clock, the exemption and the €1,000 threshold work.

• Taxes and fees

Selling property in Turkey: the 5-year rule, inflation indexation and income tax on the gain

In Turkey, a property held for more than five years is sold free of this tax. Sell sooner and the gain is taxed, though the purchase price is adjusted for inflation first. How the calculation works.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield
• Market and prices

Selling property in Montenegro: capital gains tax, transfer tax and what to confirm first

Published sources disagree on how much an individual owner pays on the gain from a Montenegrin property sale. Here is what is consistently reported, where the gaps are, and how to close them.

• Taxes and fees

Capital gains tax when you sell property in Bulgaria: the 10% rate, exemptions and filing

Bulgaria taxes the gain on a property sale at a flat 10%, but whether you pay at all depends on how long you held it and where you are tax resident. What to work out before you list.

• Taxes and fees

Capital gains tax when selling property in Italy: the five-year rule and the 26% option

Italy taxes the gain only if you sell within five years of buying. Past that, the gain is not taxed at all. How the 26% notary option compares with ordinary income tax, and what a non-resident should check.

• Taxes and fees

Capital gains tax when selling property in Cyprus: 20% and the higher 2026 exemptions

Cyprus taxes property gains at 20% for everyone, including non-residents, but the lifetime exemptions were raised from 1 January 2026. Many websites still quote the old figures.

• Taxes and fees

Capital gains tax when selling property in Greece: the suspension and what comes after 2026

Greece has a 15% capital gains tax on property that individuals currently do not pay, because it is suspended until the end of 2026. What that means for a foreign owner planning an exit.

• Taxes and fees

Capital gains tax when a non-resident sells property in France: 19% plus social levies, allowances and the €150,000 exemption

France taxes a non-resident's property gain at 19% plus social levies of 17.2% or 7.5%, with holding-period allowances and a surcharge on large gains. What changes the bill and how the sale is handled.

• Taxes and fees

Capital gains tax when a non-resident sells property in Portugal: 50% of the gain, progressive rates

Since 2023 non-residents are taxed like residents on property gains: half the gain at progressive rates, counted against worldwide income. What that means in practice and what is still unclear.

• Taxes and fees

Capital gains tax when a non-resident sells property in Spain: 19%, the 3% retention and what to file

A non-resident seller in Spain pays 19% on the gain, and the buyer withholds 3% of the price at closing. How the gain is calculated, what you can deduct and what to file afterwards.

• Taxes and fees

New-build vs resale in Georgia: frame states, developer risk and real cost

In Georgia the choice is really about handover condition, who stands behind completion and what history you inherit. Black frame, white frame, turnkey and resale compared.

• New builds and off-plan
• Country comparisons
• Risks

Off-plan or ready in Dubai: payment plans, escrow, mortgages and resale compared

Off-plan dominates Dubai sales, but a payment plan is not the same as a protected purchase. How escrow, fees, mortgages and assignment rules differ between off-plan and ready homes.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• New builds and off-plan
• Country comparisons

New build or resale in Germany: costs, payment protection and energy rules compared

Buying from a developer and buying a finished home look alike on paper, but the transfer-tax base, the payment schedule and the energy-law exposure differ. A practical decision guide.

• New builds and off-plan
• Country comparisons

New-build or resale in France: notary fees, VEFA guarantees and the DPE rental ban

French notary fees are roughly 7 to 8% on an older home and 2 to 3% on a new one, but the energy rating can matter more than the fee. What to compare.

• Rental income and yield
• New builds and off-plan
• Country comparisons

New-build or resale in Italy: IVA vs registration tax, protections and real costs

Italy taxes a purchase from a developer very differently from a purchase from a private seller, and non-residents miss the main discount. How the numbers compare.

• Taxes and fees
• New builds and off-plan
• Country comparisons

New-build or resale in Turkey: VAT, title deed costs, safety and off-plan risks

In Turkey the choice between a new apartment and a resale one changes your VAT bill, your paperwork and your risk. What to compare before you sign.

• Taxes and fees
• New builds and off-plan
• Country comparisons

New-build vs resale property in Montenegro: VAT, transfer tax and legalisation risk

In Montenegro a new build from a VAT-paying developer and a resale flat are taxed differently, and the 2025 legalisation law has made the legal status of the building a deal-breaker.

• Taxes and fees
• New builds and off-plan
• Country comparisons

New-build vs resale property in Bulgaria: VAT, Act 16 and building quality

In Bulgaria the choice turns on VAT, on whether the building has its commissioning documents, and on who maintains a resort complex after the developer leaves.

• Taxes and fees
• New builds and off-plan
• Country comparisons

New-build vs resale property in Portugal: tax, warranty and what to check

In Portugal the tax bill is largely the same for a new home and a resale one. The real difference is legal protection, paperwork and condition.

• Taxes and fees
• Checking a property
• New builds and off-plan

New-build or resale in Cyprus: VAT, transfer fees and the title-deed problem

On Cyprus the tax difference is a choice between VAT, with a reduced 5% rate for a main home, and transfer fees on a resale. The bigger difference is how long it can take to get a title deed.

• Taxes and fees
• Checking a property
• New builds and off-plan

New-build or resale in Greece: the VAT suspension, off-plan risks and what a resale hides

Greece taxes a new build at 24% VAT unless the developer opts for the temporary suspension, which currently runs to the end of 2026. Off-plan deposits have no statutory escrow.

• Taxes and fees
• New builds and off-plan
• Country comparisons

New-build or resale in Spain: taxes, guarantees and off-plan protection compared

In Spain the two routes are taxed differently and protected differently. IVA plus stamp duty against regional ITP, a ten-year structural insurance, and the bank guarantee that backs off-plan deposits.

• Taxes and fees
• New builds and off-plan
• Country comparisons

Getting a mortgage in France as a foreigner: the 35% rule, LTV, costs and pitfalls

French banks apply a national 35% debt cap that counts your debts worldwide, and non-EU buyers often borrow only 50–70%. What to expect from the process, the fees and the paperwork.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy
• Risks

Getting a mortgage in Spain as a non-resident: LTV, rates, costs and pitfalls

Spanish banks do lend to non-residents, but usually 60–70% of the value, not the 80% residents get. What the lender will ask for, what it costs, and where deals go wrong.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy
• Risks

Portugal mortgage for foreigners in 2026: LTV, rates, and the new 7.5% IMT

Non-residents can borrow in Portugal, but 2026 changed both the lending rules and the cost of buying: tighter Banco de Portugal limits from August and a flat 7.5% transfer tax for non-resident housing buyers.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy

Portugal golden visa in 2026: the routes still open, and the 10-year citizenship clock

Property stopped qualifying in 2023, and the nationality law in force since May 2026 doubled the standard wait for a passport. What the Portuguese golden visa still offers, and a tax trap for property buyers.

• Residency and golden visas

Montenegro golden visa: there isn't one, and what residence by property offers instead

Montenegro's citizenship-by-investment programme closed in 2022. What remains is a temporary residence permit tied to a property worth at least €150,000, with no work rights and no passport at the end of it.

• Residency and golden visas

Turkey: citizenship by $400,000 property and the $200,000 residence permit explained

Turkey offers two property routes: a residence permit from $200,000 and citizenship from $400,000 with a three-year no-sale annotation. How each works, and the risks nobody puts in the brochure.

• Residency and golden visas

Cyprus permanent residency by property: the €300,000 fast-track, income test and deposit

Cyprus still grants permanent residency to buyers of new property, but the post-2023 rules add a €50,000 income test, a pledged deposit and annual monitoring. A realistic walk-through.

• Residency and golden visas
• Rental income and yield

Greece Golden Visa in 2026: thresholds by zone, 120 m² rule and the short-term rental ban

After the 2024–2026 overhaul the Greek Golden Visa costs €400,000 or €800,000 depending on the address, needs a single property of at least 120 m², and forbids Airbnb-style letting. What to check before you sign.

• Residency and golden visas
• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in Georgia: light regulation, real tax questions

Georgia has no dedicated licensing regime for Airbnb-style lets, which is part of its appeal. What that does and does not mean for tax, registration and building rules.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in Dubai: holiday home permit, fees and the Tourism Dirham

Every short-let in Dubai needs a holiday home permit from the Department of Economy and Tourism, with the permit number on every listing. What owners pay and what to check first.

• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in Turkey: permits, building consent and fines

Since 2024 Turkey requires a permit for any tourism rental of up to 100 days — and unanimous consent from every owner in the building. What to check before you buy for Airbnb income.

• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in Montenegro: categorisation, guest registration and tourist tax

Montenegro is not in the EU, so the EU registration-number rules do not apply directly, but private accommodation is still regulated. What owners must do and what is changing in 2026.

• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in Bulgaria: municipal registration, categorisation and the new EU registration number

Bulgaria regulates holiday lets through the Tourism Act and municipal registers, and EU Regulation 2024/1028 now adds data-sharing on top. What to check before you buy a coastal or ski apartment for rental income.

• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in Cyprus: Deputy Ministry of Tourism registration, fines and 2026 enforcement

Every holiday let in Cyprus needs a registration number from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, and enforcement is tightening. What to check before you buy a villa or apartment for rental income.

• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in Germany: what buyers need to know city by city

Germany has no single national short-term-rental law — Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Cologne each set their own registration rules and limits, and Berlin's fines reach €500,000.

• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in Italy: the CIN code and what it actually requires

Italy's national CIN code is now mandatory for every short-let listing, on top of city-specific rules in Florence, Milan, Venice and Rome. What a buyer needs to check before counting on Airbnb income.

• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in Greece: AMA registration, costs and penalties

Greece requires an AMA registration number for every short-let listing, with real property and safety standards behind it. What to check before you buy for Airbnb income.

• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in France: déclaration, changement d'usage and the 120-day cap

France regulates short-term rentals through a declaration number, a change-of-use authorization in major cities, and a 120-day cap for a primary residence — tightened further by 2024's loi Le Meur. What to check before buying for Airbnb income.

• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in Portugal: the 2026 compliance picture

Portugal's short-term-rental rules were rewritten once in 2023, partly reversed in 2024, and now sit inside a new EU-wide framework. What a buyer needs to check today before counting on Alojamento Local income.

• Rental income and yield

Short-term rental rules in Spain: what changed in 2026

A new EU-wide rule and Spain's own national registration number mean an Airbnb income plan now depends on paperwork, not just a good listing. What buyers need to check before counting on short-let income.

• Rental income and yield

Georgia for remote workers in 2026: a visa-free year, but new work-permit rules matter

Most nationalities still get 365 days in Georgia with no visa or income test. But since March 2026 a new work-permit regime applies to foreigners working or self-employed there — and how it treats remote work is not fully clear.

• Digital nomads

The UAE's remote-work visa: who qualifies and how it works

The UAE's Virtual Working Programme lets remote employees and freelancers live in Dubai for a year without a local employer. Here's what it actually requires.

• Digital nomads

Germany has no digital nomad visa — here's the route remote workers actually use

Germany never built a dedicated remote-worker visa like Spain or Portugal. The freelance residence permit is the closest real route — and it works differently than you'd expect.

• Digital nomads

Turkey's digital nomad visa: the degree requirement and $3,000 income bar

Turkey's digital nomad visa is live and processing applications through the GoTürkiye portal — but a university degree requirement rules out a chunk of actual remote workers. What it takes to qualify.

• Digital nomads
• Rental income and yield

Montenegro's digital nomad visa: what it offers before it's due to end

Montenegro has run a genuine remote-worker visa since 2022 — but it's currently scheduled to end 31 December 2026, with no confirmed extension. What it offers, and the deadline you need to know about.

• Digital nomads

Bulgaria's digital nomad visa: who qualifies and what it actually costs

Bulgaria launched a genuine remote-worker residence permit in December 2025 — a €31,000 income floor, strict rules, and the EU's lowest flat income tax. What it actually takes to qualify.

• Digital nomads

Italy digital nomad visa: income requirement and the real bureaucracy

Italy's digital nomad visa exists, but it's genuinely one of the stricter, more paperwork-heavy schemes in Europe — a registered lease, six months of proven remote work, a degree or years of experience. Here's what that means, and how it differs from the separate flat-tax regimes.

• Digital nomads
• Rental income and yield

Cyprus digital nomad visa: income requirement, quota and taxes

Cyprus's scheme runs on a capped annual quota, not open-ended approval — here's what the €3,500 income threshold, the quota and the tax-residency rules mean in practice.

• Digital nomads
• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield

Greece digital nomad visa: income requirement, taxes and how to apply

A separate route from the Golden Visa, built for remote workers rather than property investors — here's what the income threshold, tax break and 2026 application changes actually mean.

• Digital nomads
• Taxes and fees
• Rental income and yield

France has no digital nomad visa — what remote workers actually use instead

Unlike Spain or Portugal, France has no dedicated remote-worker visa, and the visitor visa many nomads used is now widely reported to be off-limits for remote work. Here's what is left, and the real limits of each option.

• Digital nomads

Portugal's D8 digital nomad visa: requirements and how it works

Portugal's D8 visa gives remote workers a legal route to live there long-term. Here's the real income bar, what to prepare, and what it doesn't cover.

• Digital nomads

Spain's digital nomad visa: requirements, tax and how to apply

Spain's digital nomad visa lets remote workers live there long-term — with a real path to residency and a notable tax break. Here's what it actually requires.

• Digital nomads
• Taxes and fees

Why expats love living in Georgia: visa freedom, safety and real hospitality

Georgia isn't in the big international expat surveys, but on the measures that are independently documented — visa rules, safety, taxation — the country makes a genuinely strong case.

• Life and retirement abroad

Why expats love living in Dubai: what the data actually shows

The UAE ranked 4th of 31 countries in the 2026 Expat Insider survey — ahead of Spain, Portugal and Singapore. Here's what's actually behind that number.

• Life and retirement abroad

What expats really value about living in Germany (and what frustrates them)

Germany scored poorly in the 2026 Expat Insider survey overall, but specific things — working hours, job security, infrastructure — score far better. An honest look at both sides.

• Life and retirement abroad

Why expats love living in Turkey — and where the real challenges are

Turkey's appeal is real but specific: affordability, climate and culture score well, while a major 2026 survey ranked it near the bottom overall. Here's the honest picture.

• Life and retirement abroad

Why expats love living in Montenegro

Mountains and sea in the same afternoon, genuine affordability and a strong safety record — what the data says about why people settle in Montenegro, and what's honestly still rough around the edges.

• Life and retirement abroad

Why expats love living in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is officially the EU's cheapest country to live in — but the appeal runs deeper than price. What published data and expat communities actually say.

• Life and retirement abroad

Why expats love living in Italy — and the one thing that frustrates nearly all of them

Italy ranks low on InterNations' overall expat satisfaction survey, and the reason is almost always the same one. Here's what the data says people genuinely love, and the real friction behind the low score.

• Life and retirement abroad

Why expats love living in Cyprus: the real draw beyond the sun

Cyprus is home to the largest British community in the Eastern Mediterranean, with English spoken almost everywhere official. Here's what the data says expats actually value, and where it gets harder.

• Life and retirement abroad

Why expats love living in Greece: what the surveys actually show

Greece was named the world's top retirement destination for 2026, and expat surveys back it up — real data on what people who've actually moved there report loving, and what still frustrates them.

• Life and retirement abroad

Why expats stay in France for the healthcare and culture — and what the surveys say is still hard

France's position in expat surveys varies by index and year, but one pattern holds: strong healthcare and quality of life, real friction on bureaucracy and language. Here's what the data actually shows.

• Life and retirement abroad

Why expats rate Portugal among the world's top 10 — and where it genuinely falls short

InterNations' 2026 Expat Insider survey ranked Portugal 8th out of 31 countries, with 78% of expats saying they're happy with life there. The same data shows exactly where the country struggles.

• Life and retirement abroad

Why expats rate Spain the best country for quality of life — five years running

InterNations' 2026 Expat Insider survey ranked Spain #1 in the world for quality of life for the fifth year running. Here's what the data actually says expats value — and where it still falls short.

• Life and retirement abroad

Restoring a historic house in the UAE: the honest picture

Al Fahidi's wind-tower houses look like a restoration opportunity — they're not for sale. The honest picture of heritage property in the UAE, and where a genuine renovation project actually exists.

• Old houses and restoration

Abandoned houses in Germany: cheap Fachwerk homes in the depopulated east

No €1-euro scheme here, but genuinely cheap derelict Fachwerk houses exist in eastern Germany's depopulated villages — alongside Europe's most developed renovation subsidy system.

• Old houses and restoration

Cave houses and Ottoman mansions in Turkey: a different kind of restoration project

Cappadocia's rock-cut cave houses and Safranbolu's Ottoman timber mansions are a genuinely different restoration niche — what's really for sale, what it costs, and what the heritage board controls.

• Rental income and yield
• Old houses and restoration

Retiring in Montenegro: residency, pension tax and real costs

Not in the EU, cheap by Adriatic standards, and no dedicated retiree visa — just a property or income route. What that actually means for tax and daily life.

• Residency and golden visas
• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in Italy: visa, the 7% pension tax regime and real costs

A flat 7% tax on foreign pension income is real, but only in specific southern towns. What the elective residency visa, the tax break and daily life actually cost.

• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in Cyprus: residence permit, 5% pension tax and healthcare

No annual property tax, a 5% flat rate on foreign pensions above €5,000, and an EU climate without the Eurozone's priciest cities. What retiring in Cyprus actually involves.

• Residency and golden visas
• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in Greece: visa, the 7% pension tax and real costs

Greece was just ranked the world's best retirement destination for 2026. Here's the visa route, the pension tax break, and what it actually costs a couple to live there.

• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in Spain: the non-lucrative visa, tax and real cost of living

The non-lucrative visa income bar, how the 183-day rule taxes your pension, and what a retired couple actually spends on the coast.

• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Retiring in Portugal: visa, tax and real cost of living

The D7 visa route, what changed when NHR ended, and what a retired couple actually spends per month.

• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

Best neighbourhoods to buy property in Tbilisi and Batumi

From Tbilisi's Vake to Batumi's New Boulevard — a neighbourhood-level guide to where to buy in Georgia's two main markets, and who each area suits.

• Best areas

Where to buy property in Dubai: best areas by budget and lifestyle

From Downtown Dubai's premium towers to JVC's affordable entry point — a community-by-community guide to where to buy in Dubai and who each area actually suits.

• Best areas

Where to buy property in Germany: best cities by budget and goal

From Munich's premium prices to Leipzig's strong yields — a city-by-city guide to where German property actually makes sense for different buyers.

• Best areas

Best cities to buy property in Turkey

Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum and Fethiye each pull a different kind of buyer and price very differently. A practical comparison of where to buy in Turkey.

• Best areas

Best areas to buy property in Montenegro

From UNESCO-listed Kotor Bay to budget-friendly Bar and Ulcinj, Montenegro's coast prices very differently by town. A practical guide to where to buy and why.

• Best areas

Best areas to buy property in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is the EU's most affordable property market, but prices vary sharply by district and coast. A practical breakdown of where to buy and who each area suits.

• Best areas

Where to buy property in Italy: Tuscany, Puglia, Sicily and more compared

From Tuscan hills to Naples's rising value — a region-by-region guide to Italian property prices and who each market actually suits.

• Best areas
• Country comparisons

Where to buy property in Cyprus: Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca and more compared

Limassol's liquidity, Paphos's calm, Larnaca's value — a city-by-city guide to Cyprus property prices and who each market suits.

• Best areas
• Country comparisons

Where to buy property in Greece: the best islands and regions compared

From Mykonos glamour to Peloponnese value — a region-by-region guide to prices, yields and who each area actually suits.

• Best areas
• Country comparisons

Best areas to buy property in France: Paris, the Riviera and real value regions

Paris commands €9,678/m² on average — but France has genuine value regions with healthcare, climate and culture, at a fraction of the price.

• Best areas

Best areas to buy property in Portugal: Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve and beyond

Eight in ten foreign purchases land in the Algarve, Lisbon or the Central region — here's what each actually costs and who it suits.

• Best areas

Best areas to buy property in Spain: a region-by-region guide

From Costa Blanca's established expat belt to Madrid's year-round demand — where to buy in Spain depends on what you actually want from the property.

• Best areas

UK annual house price growth halves to 0.8% in September

Nationwide reports the weakest annual growth since December 2025, with an average price of £274,251 and a clear gap between the north and south of the country.

• Market and prices

Abandoned houses in Georgia worth restoring: Old Tbilisi and the mountain villages

Old Tbilisi's collapsing townhouses and Svaneti's emptied mountain villages are two real but very different opportunities — here's what actually makes them work, and what catches buyers off guard.

• Old houses and restoration

Ruins and old stone houses in Montenegro: where to find them and what restoration really costs

From abandoned hillside villages above Kotor Bay to derelict stone houses inside a UNESCO old town, Montenegro has real restoration opportunities — and real legal traps. What to know before you buy a ruin.

• Old houses and restoration

Abandoned village houses in Bulgaria: what a restoration project really costs

Hundreds of Bulgarian villages have more empty houses than residents, and stone-built homes sell for a few thousand euros. What that price actually buys, and the title risks that come with a house nobody's lived in for years.

• Old houses and restoration

Restoring a traditional stone house in Cyprus: where to look and what it really costs

Cyprus's Troodos villages are full of empty stone houses left behind by decades of migration to the coast. What a genuine ruin costs, what restoration adds, and the grant that can cover half the bill.

• Old houses and restoration

Abandoned stone houses in Greece: where to find a real restoration project

From Mani's stone towers to Pelion's farmhouse ruins, Greece has a real market in half-abandoned stone houses — real prices, real restoration costs, and legal homework specific to old village property.

• Old houses and restoration

Buying a ruin in Portugal: abandoned houses, villages and what restoration really costs

Portugal has up to 750,000 empty rural homes and ruins from around €20,000. What a real restoration budget looks like, and the inheritance issues that sink more deals than the building itself.

• How to buy
• Old houses and restoration

Buying an abandoned village in Spain: what "pueblos abandonados" really cost

Spain has thousands of abandoned villages, some sold whole from €39,000. The real costs are in the title chain and the restoration, not the price tag.

• How to buy
• Old houses and restoration

Ruins and abandoned houses in rural France: what they really cost to restore

A stone ruin in Creuse can start under €20,000 — but the real cost is the restoration, and the real risk is a title stuck in decades of unresolved inheritance.

• Old houses and restoration

Italy's 1-euro homes and abandoned houses: what restoration really costs

Dozens of Italian towns sell derelict houses for €1-2 to stop them collapsing. The real commitment isn't the price — it's the renovation deposit, the deadline, and a budget many times the headline number.

• Old houses and restoration

Buying off-plan in Dubai: an 8-step due diligence checklist

A striking render and a persuasive sales agent aren't due diligence. Eight checks to run before you sign for an off-plan unit in Dubai.

• How to buy
• Checking a property
• New builds and off-plan

Dubai off-plan investment risks: what buyers need to know

Escrow accounts protect your money, not your delivery date. Five real risks in Dubai's off-plan market and how RERA's rules and your own checks can manage each one.

• New builds and off-plan
• Risks

Buying resale property in Germany: an 8-step due diligence checklist

A German purchase runs through a mandatory notary and a land-register priority notice. Eight checks to make before you sign and pay.

• How to buy
• Checking a property

Investing in German property: 5 key risks and how to manage them

Transfer tax varies by state, rent control caps new leases, and buying an apartment means buying into its building's finances. Five risks to weigh before you invest in German property.

• Risks

Buying property in France: the 8-step due diligence checklist

France's notarial system protects buyers well — but only if you use it properly. Eight checks to run through, from the compromis de vente to the final deed.

• How to buy
• Checking a property

Investing in French property: 5 risks worth knowing before you buy

France is one of Europe's deepest, most stable property markets — but energy rules, transaction costs and exit taxes can all eat into returns if you don't plan for them.

• Risks

Buying resale property in Italy: an 8-step due diligence checklist

From the codice fiscale to the rogito — the practical steps for a clean resale purchase in Italy, and where undisclosed problems usually hide.

• How to buy
• Checking a property

Investing in Italian property: 6 risks to check before you buy

Illegal extensions, mismatched cadastral records and a nationality test most buyers have never heard of — what actually trips up foreign buyers in Italy.

• Checking a property
• Risks

How to buy resale property in Turkey: an 8-step due diligence checklist

A clean title search and a signed contract aren't the whole story in Turkey. An 8-step due-diligence checklist for buying resale property, from tax number to tapu transfer.

• Checking a property

Investing in Turkish real estate: 5 real risks and how to reduce them

Citizenship thresholds, lira volatility, earthquake paperwork and ownership caps — five real risks of buying property in Turkey, and how to manage each one.

• Risks

Buying resale property in Montenegro: an 8-step due diligence checklist

A sea view and a signed reservation form aren't proof of a clean title. Eight checks to run on any resale property in Montenegro before you pay a deposit.

• How to buy
• Checking a property

Investing in Montenegro real estate: 6 key risks and how to reduce them

Montenegro offers EU-adjacent Adriatic property without an EU passport requirement — but the market has its own structural risks. Six things to weigh before you buy, and how to manage each.

• Risks

How to buy resale property in Bulgaria: a due-diligence checklist

From the property registry to the notarial deed — the steps that keep a Bulgarian purchase clean, and the costs to budget for.

• Checking a property

Investing in Bulgaria real estate: 5 key risks and how to reduce them

Land rules, coastal oversupply, thin resale liquidity and management-fee quality — five real risks to weigh before buying property in Bulgaria, and how to manage each.

• Risks

Buying property in Portugal: an 8-step due diligence checklist

A NIF, a Certidão Permanente and a signed CPCV aren't optional extras — they're what makes a Portuguese purchase safe. Eight checks to run before you pay.

• How to buy
• Checking a property

Investing in Portugal real estate: 5 key risks and how to manage them

Portugal's rules for foreign buyers have shifted repeatedly in the past two years — the Golden Visa, the tax regime and short-let licensing all changed. Five risks to weigh before you buy, and how to manage each one.

• Risks

How to buy resale property in Cyprus: a due-diligence checklist

A title search, an independent lawyer and a stamped contract protect you more than a nice view. The steps to run before you pay for resale property in Cyprus.

• Checking a property

Investing in Cyprus real estate: 5 key risks and how to reduce them

Cyprus offers EU membership and sunshine, but title-deed delays and a law under active reform for non-EU buyers create real risk. Five things to check before you buy, and how to manage each one.

• Risks

How to buy property in Greece: an 8-step due diligence checklist

From a Greek tax number to the notary's deed — eight checks that keep a Greek property purchase safe, remote-friendly and free of legalization surprises.

• Checking a property

Investing in Greek property: 5 key risks in 2026 and how to reduce them

Golden Visa zones, Airbnb bans in central Athens, unlegalizable construction and border-zone permits — five risks that changed in 2024–2026, and how to manage each.

• Risks

How to buy resale property in Spain: a due-diligence checklist

A nota simple and a friendly agent aren't proof a property is debt-free and legal. The checks to run before you sign anything in Spain.

• Checking a property

Investing in Spanish property: 5 risks to weigh in 2026

Spain's golden visa is gone and taxes vary sharply by region. Five real risks to weigh before buying, and how to manage each one.

• Risks

How to buy resale property in Georgia: an 8-step due diligence checklist

A nice renovation and a friendly seller aren't a reason to send a deposit. Eight checks to run on any resale property in Georgia before you pay.

• Checking a property

Investing in Batumi real estate: 5 key risks and how to reduce them

Batumi draws buyers from dozens of countries, but a fast-growing resort market has its own pitfalls. Five risks to weigh before you buy, and how to manage each one.

• Risks

Baku property prices up 8.5% in Q2 2026, new builds more than 11%

According to Caliber, housing prices in Baku rose 8.5% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, while mortgage lending fell in the first eight months.

• New builds and off-plan
• Market and prices

Qatar: property transaction values up 28.5% in Q1 2026

Official data show a sharp rebound in Qatar's residential market, with the central bank's price index rising 6.81% year on year in July.

• Market and prices

Prague apartments average CZK 153,100 per square metre in the first half of 2026

According to Expats.cz, citing the Deloitte Real Index, Prague apartment prices rose 2.4% in six months, to about CZK 9.2 million for a 60 sq m flat.

• Market and prices

Finland: prices of old dwellings down 3.3% year on year in August 2026

According to Statistics Finland, prices of old dwellings in housing companies fell 3.3% year on year in August, and sales through agents were 8.5% lower.

• Market and prices

Minsk apartment prices are up more than 40% since the end of 2024

According to Myfin, an expert review puts the average price in Minsk at $2,270 to $2,322 per square metre in August 2026, against $1,597 at the end of 2024.

• Market and prices

Estonia: dwelling prices up 5.8% year on year in the second quarter of 2026

According to Statistics Estonia, the dwelling price index rose by 3.5% in the second quarter and by 5.8% year on year, with houses gaining more than apartments.

• Market and prices

Austrian house and flat prices rose 3.9% in the first half of 2026

According to Statistik Austria, purchase prices for houses and flats were 3.9% higher in the first half of 2026, and the end of a longer phase of moderate price growth was declared.

• Market and prices

Panama tightens its Qualified Investor residence programme

A new decree sets separate real estate thresholds for first-sale and resale property and toughens proof of where the money comes from.

• Residency and golden visas

Netherlands: home price growth slows to 3.3% in August 2026, average price EUR 503,523

According to Statistics Netherlands and the Kadaster, prices of existing owner-occupied homes were 3.3% higher year on year in August, down from 3.9% in July.

• Market and prices

France: house prices fell 1.0% in the second quarter of 2026, INSEE says

According to INSEE, prices of all dwellings in France fell 1.0% in the second quarter and 0.8% year on year, driven by the second-hand market.

• Market and prices

Turkey: house sales to foreigners flat in August 2026 as the market falls 14.7%

TÜİK data show 1,938 homes sold to foreigners in August, up 0.1% on the year, while total sales fell 14.7% to 127,410.

• Market and prices

Irish home prices up 5.5% in the year to July 2026, the slowest rise since January 2024

According to the Central Statistics Office, national residential prices rose 5.5% in the 12 months to July 2026, with Dublin up 4.4% and the rest of the country up 6.4%.

• Market and prices

Lithuania: apartment prices up 13.7% in a year as of August 2026

According to Ober-Haus, its apartment price index rose 1.8% in August 2026, and annual growth in the five largest cities reached 13.7%.

• Market and prices

Bulgaria joins the eurozone: what it means for the property market

Bulgaria officially adopted the euro on 1 January. According to Bulgarian Properties, this strengthens foreign buyers' confidence in the local property market and removes currency risk.

• Market and prices

UAE updates residency visa rules for property investors

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has merged its visa services on a single DLD Cube platform and removed the minimum property value for sole owners applying for the 2-year investor visa.

• Residency and golden visas

New-build apartment sales in Tbilisi rose 30% in July 2026

According to HomesOverseas, new-build apartment sales in Tbilisi rose 30% in value and 17% in square metres in July 2026, while lari mortgage lending grew by almost 27%.

• New builds and off-plan
• Market and prices

US existing-home sales fall 2.0% in August 2026; inventory at a ten-year high

According to the National Association of Realtors, sales reached 3.98 million, while months' supply of 4.9 is the highest in over ten years.

• Market and prices

Sweden: house prices up 0.6% in August while apartment prices dipped

According to Svensk Mäklarstatistik, villa prices rose 0.6% in August and 3.9% on the year, while apartment prices fell 0.1% on the month but are up 4.8% over twelve months.

• Market and prices

Greece to raise the property transfer tax for non-EU buyers from 3% to 15% in July 2027

According to To Vima, the transfer tax for third-country nationals without long-term residency will rise fivefold from 1 July 2027, and golden visa applications fell 44% in the first half of 2026.

• Taxes and fees

The 183-day rule: buying property does not make you a tax resident

Ownership, residence permit and tax residency are three different statuses. Confusing them is an expensive mistake.

• Taxes and fees
• How to buy

Bank accounts and mortgages in Georgia for foreigners

Opening an account is still possible, but not for everyone and not as it was. Mortgages exist for non-residents — with conditions.

• Mortgages for non-residents
• How to buy

The costs no agent puts in the yield calculation

An agent shows 10%. Four cost lines are missing. Here is what each one takes, and what is left.

• Rental income and yield

Checking a Georgian developer in ten minutes: four sources

The public registry, the listing portals, the business register and the buyers' forums — what each one tells you, and in what order.

• Checking a property

Batumi or Tbilisi: where the money actually is

One city quotes the higher yield, the other delivers the steadier one. The trade-off is seasonality, liquidity and who your tenant is.

• Country comparisons

Buying property in Georgia remotely: how the deal actually works

A narrowly targeted power of attorney, a SWIFT payment and a QR-verified registry extract — the four steps and their limits.

• How to buy

Tbilisi property market in 2026: what the first-half numbers show

Volumes up 18.7%, market value up 33.2% — and roughly 90% of buyers are Georgian citizens. What that means for an investor.

• Market and prices

Residence permit in Georgia through property: what the rules actually say

The $150,000 threshold, why the appraisal beats the contract price, and why ownership is a right to apply — not a permit.

• Residency and golden visas

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.

• How to buy

The pre-purchase checklist for buying property abroad

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

• How to buy
• Checking a property

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.

• Best areas

'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.

• Rental income and yield

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.

• Residency and golden visas
• Country comparisons

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.

• Country comparisons

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.

• Country comparisons

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.

• Rental income and yield

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.

• Life and retirement abroad

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.

• Taxes and fees
• Life and retirement abroad

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.

• How to buy

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.

• Rental income and yield
• Country comparisons

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.

• Rental income and yield
• Country comparisons

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.

• Market and prices

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.

• How to buy

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.

• Rental income and yield

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.

• Country comparisons

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.

• Residency and golden visas

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.

• How to buy

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.

• Mortgages for non-residents

Buying property in Poland: a complete guide

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

• How to buy

Buying property in Georgia: a complete guide

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

• How to buy

Buying property in Germany: a complete guide

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

• How to buy

Buying property in Montenegro: a complete guide

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

• How to buy

Buying property in Portugal: a complete guide

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

• How to buy

Buying property in Greece: a complete guide

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

• How to buy

Buying property in Cyprus: a complete guide

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

• How to buy

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

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

• How to buy

Buying property in Spain: a complete guide

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

• How to buy

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.

• New builds and off-plan
• Country comparisons
• Risks

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.

• Country comparisons

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.

• Taxes and fees
• How to buy

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.

• Rental income and yield

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.

• How to buy

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.

• Residency and golden visas
• Country comparisons

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.

• Market and prices

Latvia ends its property and bank-deposit residence routes for new applications from 15 September 2026

According to IMI Daily, the €250,000 real-estate route and the €280,000 deposit route close under the new Immigration Law, while applications filed up to 14 September are assessed under the old rules.

• Residency and golden visas

Denmark: supply of apartments in Copenhagen up 68.5% in a year, Boligsiden reports

According to Boligsiden, the supply of apartments for sale in Copenhagen municipality rose 68.5% year on year in early September 2026, while house supply nationwide fell 14.2%.

• Market and prices

Brazil: residential prices rose 0.53% in August 2026 and now outpace inflation

According to Portas, the FipeZap index shows residential prices up 3.44% from January to August 2026, ahead of the 3.02% IPCA inflation.

• Market and prices

Thailand tightens enforcement against nominee land ownership by foreigners

According to Tilleke & Gibbins, on 25 August 2026 the Ministry of Interior ordered provinces to screen companies suspected of holding land for foreigners and to pursue them in two tracks.

• Market and prices

Montenegro: 257 building permits issued in Q2 2026, for 784 dwellings

According to Monstat, permits issued in the second quarter of 2026 provide for the construction of 784 dwellings with 57,569 m² of floor area.

• Market and prices

Poland: new-flat transaction prices rose 0.6% over the year in Q2 2026

NBP data for the seven largest markets show transaction prices well below asking prices, with Warsaw at the top and Łódź at the bottom.

• New builds and off-plan
• Market and prices

German home prices still rise in nominal terms but fall in real terms

According to IamExpat, citing the GREIX index, apartment prices in Germany were up 0.4% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, but after inflation all segments were down.

• Market and prices

Foreigners buy a record 16% of Spanish homes in Q2 2026

According to the Colegio de Registradores, foreign buyers made more than 26,800 home purchases in the second quarter, a record 16% of all sales, while the overall market fell.

• Market and prices

Slovakia: residential prices up 9.5% a year to €3,041 per m² in Q2 2026

National Bank of Slovakia listing data show growth led by new developments and regional capitals, particularly Bratislava.

• Market and prices

Dominican Republic: real estate took 12.4% of foreign direct investment in the first half of 2026

According to elDinero, tourism and real estate together accounted for 32.5% of foreign investment in January–June 2026, with real estate at 12.4%.

• Market and prices

Romania: property register offline since 14 July after a cyberattack

The outage of the national cadastre agency halted transactions and mortgage approvals, and Parliament extended a VAT deadline for pre-contracts.

• Market and prices

Bali closes new foreign-investment permits in 18 business categories, including hotels and real estate

According to ANTARA, Governor Wayan Koster, with the investment minister's approval, has stopped new permit applications from foreign investors in 18 sectors from the third week of May 2026.

• Market and prices

Foreign investment in Albanian real estate hit a record €172 million in Q1 2026

According to HomesOverseas, foreign investment in Albanian property rose 65% year on year in the first quarter of 2026 and now makes up about 43% of all foreign direct investment.

• Market and prices

Israeli home prices fall 2% over the year to April–May 2026 as inflation slows to 1.6%

According to Ynetnews, apartment prices fell 1% in April–May compared with the previous two months and 2% year on year, while new-home prices were down 3.9% annually.

• Market and prices

Hungary's housing market slows in the first half of 2026 as first-time buyers gain share

According to Hungarian Conservative, citing a Duna House report, 56,554 homes changed hands in the first half of 2026, 10.8% fewer than a year earlier.

• Market and prices

Luxembourg: asking prices fell 5.0% in a year to EUR 8,111 per m² in Q2 2026

Immotop data reported by the Luxembourg Chronicle show the average asking price down 0.8% on the quarter and 5.0% on the year.

• Market and prices

Belgian home sales up 1.5% in Q2 2026; Brussels houses average €611,873

According to the Brussels Times, citing the notaries' federation Fednot, home sales rose 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026 and prices edged up in the first half.

• Market and prices

Saudi Arabia publishes implementing regulations for foreign ownership of real estate

The rules say who may own, where, and what fees and penalties apply, including a 2% disposal fee in the main cities.

• Market and prices

Malta: residential property prices up 6.7% year on year in Q1 2026

According to BusinessNow, citing the National Statistics Office, the residential property price index reached 104.19, up 1.8% on the previous quarter.

• Market and prices

Croatia: house prices up 14.3% year on year in the first quarter of 2026

According to the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, house prices rose 3.3% in the first quarter and 14.3% year on year, with existing dwellings up 16.1%.

• Market and prices

Slovenia: home prices rose 9.3% year on year in Q1 2026

According to HomesOverseas, citing the Statistical Office of Slovenia, prices rose 3.0% on the quarter, with new builds up 6.9%.

• Market and prices

Foreign real estate transactions in Armenia rose 32% in the first quarter of 2026

According to International Investment, foreigners concluded 1,703 property transactions in Armenia in Q1 2026, 6.8% of the total, with Russians the largest group of buyers.

• Market and prices

Portugal: house prices up 17.8% in Q1 2026 while sales fell 8.7%

INE's housing price index kept rising, but transactions fell, and purchases by buyers with a tax domicile abroad dropped 15.6%.

• Market and prices

Oman eases residency rules for foreign property owners

A Royal Oman Police decision published on 21 June 2026 widens who can sponsor and who can apply for a visa tied to property in the sultanate.

• Residency and golden visas

Serbia's property market hits record highs: €2 billion in Q1 2026

N1 reports a record quarter and puts Belgrade's price levels and financing in perspective.

• Market and prices

Mortgage applications from foreign buyers of Italian luxury homes up 63% in January–May 2026

According to Il Sole 24 Ore, Luxforsale Finance recorded a 63% rise in mortgage applications from abroad, with an average property value above €1.65 million.

• Mortgages for non-residents

Zanzibar: a developer unveils three ZIPA-approved projects worth over $50 million

According to The Citizen, Floton Africa presented three property projects at the ZIPA Investment Summit 2026, among them a beachfront residence scheme.

• Market and prices

Bahrain: where foreigners can own property and the lower Golden Residence threshold

According to Trowers & Hamlins, non-GCC buyers can own freehold only in designated zones, and the Golden Residence property threshold was cut to BHD 130,000.

• Residency and golden visas

Switzerland proposes tighter limits on property purchases by foreigners

According to blue News, citing Keystone-SDA, the Federal Council has put forward changes to Lex Koller that would require permits for third-country nationals buying a home and ban pure rental investment in commercial property.

• How to buy

Phnom Penh condos: foreign buyers over 75% of transactions, Europeans favour central projects

According to Cambodgemag, citing a Cambodia condo investment guide for 2026, foreign buyers account for more than 75% of Phnom Penh condo purchases and Poles and French are gaining share.

• Market and prices

Monaco: average price reached EUR 57,569 per m² in 2025, Larvotto above EUR 70,000

According to Monaco Tribune, citing IMSEE, Larvotto passed EUR 70,000 per square metre for the first time, and 493 properties changed hands in 2025.

• Market and prices

Maldives launches USD 790 million Ayla township, its first Special Economic Zone project

According to The Standard, President Muizzu launched the Ayla township in Noonu Atoll in January 2026, combining premium hospitality and upscale residential development.

• Market and prices