Igor Buglo

Head of the Maltese office, MBA

Igor leads the professional team of consultants who conduct Due Diligence and prepare the applications for participation in Maltese programs for more than 300 investors in Malta. Also, EMEA clients will benefit from engagement with CBI programs for Caribbean countries.

Work experience

In the field of management, consultancy and finance

25 years

Education

Ukrainian Institute of Linguistic and Management, Applied Linguistics in English Language

2008

HULT International Business School, Master of Business Administration

2013

Participation in industry events

IMI Connect Malta

2023

Publications

Countries for Digital Nomads

2024

Stories of investors,

who obtain citizenship or residence permit

Malta permanent residence to relocate to a calm EU country and improve English language skills

Case studies

Spain residence permit for a single mother to start a new life after divorce

Case studies

Italy residence permit for a public speaker to work and travel within the Schengen

Case studies

Moving to Portugal from Australia: how to get a Digital Nomad Visa and live by the ocean at a lower cost

Case studies

Malta permanent residence for a professor from Thailand: attending scientific conferences in Europe without visas

Case studies

Why investments are an easier path to Montenegro citizenship for a big family

Case studies

Montenegro citizenship for a yachtsman

Case studies

Montenegro citizenship for a real estate investor from Azerbaijan

Case studies

Questions and problems,

answers and solutions to which Igor Buglo knows

Spain citizenship by birth: eligibility and obtaining process

Citizenship

Spain Digital Nomad Visa for US citizens: a complete guide

Residence permit

How to get Spain Nomad Residence: Complete Guide

Residence permit

How digital nomads can obtain residence permits and move to Italy

Residence permit

Retiring in Spain: a complete guide for expats

Living abroad

Spain Golden Visa: benefits and disadvantages of the residence permit

Residence permit

How to get a Spain Golden Visa as a US citizen and move to Europe's top beach destination

Residence permit

Italy tax system: a detailed guide for individuals and companies

Securing an Italian Residence by Investment for UK citizens

Residence permit

How to become a Spanish citizen: All ways to get Spanish second citizenship

Citizenship

All the ways to get a Montenegro passport

Citizenship

Visa-free countries for Montenegro citizens

Travelling

7 drawbacks of a Spain residence permit by investment

Residence permit

The cost of buying property in Malta

Real estate

How to rent or buy property in Malta and get permanent residence

Real estate

How to get Italian citizenship: options, requrements, benefits

Citizenship

How to get dual and multiple citizenship in Italy

Citizenship

Italy Golden Visa guide: how to get a residence permit by investment followed by citizenship

Residence permit

Italy Golden Visa for Americans

Residence permit

Italy residence permit types in 2024

Residence permit

Setting a business and other options to get residency in Italy

Citizenship

How to get Malta residence permit by the purchase of property

Residence permit

Real estate investment in Malta: a practical guide on prices and market features for investors

Real estate

Malta real estate investments: conditions and requirements for non-residents

Real estate

Property maintenance in Malta

Real estate

Changes to the programs,

which Igor Buglo comments

3 reasons to get the Spanish Golden Visa now. Before it’s ended

Spain ending Golden Visa: why, when, and what are the possible outcomes

Italy has launched a Digital Nomad Visa: requirements and benefits explained

How did the demand for real estate in Cyprus change in 2022?

Malta remains a beneficial residency choice for digital nomads

Cyprus GDP reaches record high in 2021

Italy issued 4 times more residence permits to investors in 2021

8 Luxury Villas and Apartments the Purchase of Which Leads to an EU Residence Permit

Taxes In Malta: What Will Change In 2022

Restrictions on cash transactions in Malta: how to pay for large purchases, so as not to be in trouble with the law

Real estate in Malta: the cost of renting a three-bedroom apartment in 2021

Property in Malta: Why demand is rising but prices are falling

Real estate investment in Switzerland

The sale of real estate to foreigners without a residence permit is restricted in Switzerland: permission to purchase is required....

€10,624

Average price per 1 m²

1,1%

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in San Marino

The sale of real estate to foreigners is not limited in San Marino: one can buy, lease and sell housing and commercial properties.

€2,669

Average price per 1 m²

Real estate investment in Netherlands

Foreigners can freely buy, sell and rent out real estate in the Netherlands. Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments:...

€4,670

Average price per 1 m²

2,6%

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Liechtenstein

The sale of real estate to foreigners is restricted in Liechtenstein: to purchase, you need to obtain a residence permit, live in the...

€4,175

Average price per 1 m²

Real estate investment in Greece

The sale of real estate is not limited in Greece: foreigners can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate and rent it out.

€1,848

Average price per 1 m² of housing in Greece

€250,000

Minimum investment amount to get a residence permit

Real estate investment in Finland

Foreigners can freely buy and sell apartments in Finland. To purchase a land plot with a house, one needs permission from the Ministry...

€3,816

Average price per 1 m²

0,6%

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Bulgaria

Bulgaria prohibits selling land to non-EU citizens. A land plot with a house can be bought for a legal entity if it’s a Bulgarian company.

€1,381

Average price per 1 m²

€300,000

Real estate investment for residency

Real estate investment in Slovakia

Foreigners can freely buy, rent out and sell real estate in Slovakia.

€2,283

Average price per 1 m²

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Romania

The sale of apartments to foreigners in Romania isn’t limited: they can freely purchase, rent out, and sell properties.

€1,528

Average price per 1 m²

1,3%

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Norway

Foreigners can freely buy, lease and sell housing and commercial real estate in Norway.

€5,266

Average price per 1 m²

1,2%

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Luxembourg

Foreigners can freely buy, sell and rent out real estate in Luxembourg.

€10,050

Average price per 1 m²

2.6%

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Iceland

Foreigners can buy, lease and sell properties without restrictions in Iceland. The sale of land to foreigners is prohibited. The land on...

€4,405

Average price per 1 m²

2,5%

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Germany

Germany does not limit the sale of properties to foreigners: one can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it out.

€5,770

Average price per 1 m²

1,9%

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus restricts selling properties to foreigners: a non-EU citizen can buy no more than two properties and need a...

€1,725

Average price per 1 m² of housing in Cyprus

€300,000

Minimum investment amount to get permanent residence

Real estate investment in Andorra

To buy property in Andorra, a foreigner needs to obtain government permission.

€3,584

Average price per 1 m²

€400,000

Real estate investment for residency

Real estate investment in Spain

The sale of real estate to foreign investors is not limited in Spain: one can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it...

€2,533

Average price per 1 m² of housing in Spain

€500,000

Minimum investment amount to get permanent residence

Real estate investment in Portugal

Portuguese law does not restrict foreigners from acquiring real estate; they have the same rights as citizens of the country. Portugal...

€3,400

Average price per 1 m²

1.9%

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Monaco

Foreigners can freely buy, lease and sell real estate in Monaco, except for properties near the residence of the Prince of Monaco.

€51,912

Average price per 1 m²

1,6%

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Italy

Foreigners can buy, sell and rent out real estate without restrictions in Italy.

3090 €

Average price per 1 m²

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Denmark

Denmark limits real estate sales to foreigners: one must have a residence permit and live in the country for at least five years to buy...

€4,008

Average price per 1 m²

1,5%

Average price growth per quarter

Real estate investment in Belgium

Selling real estate to foreigners in Belgium is not limited: you can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it out.

€3,047

Average price per 1 m²

1,1%

Average price growth per quarter

Igor Buglo

Work experience

Education

Participation in industry events

Publications

Stories of investors,

Questions and problems,

Changes to the programs,

Guides about investing in real estate,