Real estate

Buying a property in Portugal is a profitable investment and an opportunity to ensure a “safe haven” in a peaceful EU country.  The median price per square meter in Portugal is €2,733. However, a luxury villa on the coast is worth about €1,000,000 or even more. Learn what kind of property to buy in Portugal and whether such a purchase is a path to becoming a Portuguese resident.

Elena Ruda

Wealthy people from all over the world buy properties abroad for various reasons. For example, to save money or get a holiday home. However, owning property is not enough to visit the country anytime or live there for as long as you want. That’s when a residence permit or citizenship is a must. Discover the countries where investors can combine business with pleasure by both purchasing liquid properties and obtaining a second passport or a residence permit.

Elena Ruda

Hungarian real estate attracts investors from all over the world. Citizens of China, Germany, Israel, Russia, and Turkey purchase most properties. To buy real estate in Hungary, a foreigner has to get permission issued by the Land Registry; this can be done only with the help of a lawyer who accompanies the deal. Property owners can qualify for a Hungary residence permit if they meet other requirements.

Zlata Erlach

Buying property in another country allows investors to secure their funds, have a stable passive income, make a profit, and sometimes even obtain residency or citizenship in the country. Explore the easiest countries to buy property as a foreigner, where strong economies, growth potential, and a high quality of life offer fantastic opportunities.

Elena Ruda

Investing in Greek real estate offers more than just a home in the sun. It’s a strategic move into the EU market with affordable prices, strong rental yields, and the added benefit of a residence permit through the Golden Visa.  This guide explores property prices, investment hotspots, legal steps, and key considerations for foreign buyers in 2025.

Elena Ruda

Maltese legislation allows non-EU citizens to buy and rent real estate in the country. Foreign investors in Maltese property can obtain temporary or permanent residency. Having rented or purchased housing in Malta is also a prerequisite for getting citizenship by naturalisation for exceptional services by direct investment. Discover the benefits of being a property owner in Malta and explore the specifics of the Maltese real estate market.

Igor Buglo

Buying real estate is one of the ways to legally obtain residency or citizenship in another country. All it takes is purchasing an apartment, house, or commercial property that meets the country’s requirements. In Greece, for example, buying a property for renovation worth at least €250,000 qualifies an investor for residency. In Türkiye, investing at least $400,000 in real estate makes one eligible for citizenship. Here is where investors buy property, whether they can rent it out, and how to keep residency when selling property.

Elena Kozyreva

Several Caribbean countries have citizenship by investment programs. By buying property for $200,000+, you can obtain a passport that grants visa-free access to popular countries, tax optimisation for businesses, and a safe haven in a tropical climate. However, besides citizenship, there are several other criteria to consider when investing in Caribbean real estate. Let’s look at some options.

Lyle Julien

In 2024, foreign nationals accounted for 80—85% of all real estate transactions in Greece, purchasing property worth €2.75 billion. This is not driven by chance or casual tourism, but by sound financial reasoning.  Greece’s appeal lies in its relatively low property prices, robust rental returns, persistent demand throughout the year, and a steady climb in asset value. In this guide, we dissect what makes Greece’s real estate market tick — and where savvy buyers should look to benefit from its momentum.

Elena Kozyreva

11 countries — including Malta, Vanuatu, and the UAE — do not levy taxes on real estate ownership. Some others, such as the Netherlands and St Kitts and Nevis, offer low property tax rates of no more than 0.5%. This article explores real estate taxation in 21 countries, offering a comprehensive guide to the taxes associated with owning property abroad.

Albert Ioffe

According to the Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, investors consider Berlin, London, Paris, Amsterdam and Hamburg to be the most promising for real estate investments. The top ten also includes cities in Spain, Italy and Austria. Each European country has its own rules for buying an EU house. To help future cosmopolitans navigate them, we have compiled a guide to real estate in Europe. Immigrant Invest explains the average cost per square meter of housing, additional costs in buying European real estate, the amount of utility bills and annual taxes. The guide will be useful for cosmopolitans who are considering buying real estate in Europe to participate in programs for obtaining a residence permit or second citizenship.

Elena Ruda

The real estate market of the UAE is constantly expanding. Now 2.5 times more sale and purchase transactions are conducted in the Emirates than 5 years ago. Many apartment complexes and villas are built in areas where foreigners are allowed to buy them. When investors purchase real estate in the UAE, they may get an additional source of income and become eligible for a UAE Golden Visa.

Elena Ruda

Real estate in Malta is an excellent investment that allows you to apply for Malta citizenship and the opportunity to live in any EU country. Malta’s citizenship by naturalisation for exceptional services by direct investment requires applicants to purchase or rent residential property.

Igor Buglo

Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, year-round sunshine, exotic wildlife and villas immersed in greenery which welcome a continuous stream of guests. Are you looking to invest in real estate within an exotic country? Look no further than the islands of the Caribbean.

Elena Ruda

Portugal is one of the most popular countries in Europe among immigrants that are, for example from the territory of the former CIS countries. Let's analyze how profitable the purchase of residential property in Portugal is and what benefits you will get if you decide to buy it.

Elena Ruda