Articles about Real estate in EU and Caribbean countries

How to choose a country for investing in real estate Some European and Caribbean countries officially offer residency or citizenship in exchange for real estate investments. Such programs shorten the time required for completing formal procedures and ease the requirements for applicants. Under the investment programs, applicants don’t have to know the local language or live in the country. Family members can join the main applicant without raising the necessary investment amount. To choose …

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What is Due Diligence in real estate investment? When it comes to real estate, a buyer needs to learn beforehand whether the object is suitable for investment and won’t bring problems like expensive repairs, low demand and profitability or issues with local authorities after the deal. The check includes an evaluation of risks, calculation and investigation of the deal’s legitimacy. Usually, the research is done before making the offer, and the primary …

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Who can buy property in the UAE Foreigners from other countries can buy property in the United Arab Emirates under certain conditions. In special areas called freehold zones, it is allowed to purchase property into full ownership. In any other place in the UAE, it is allowed to have only a tenancy over a real estate object. In the case of a tenancy, a person owns only a physical object for 50—99 years but not the land it is …

The UAE real estate buying guide Читать далее

What is a Portugal Golden Visa? The Portugal Golden Visa is a residence permit by investment. You can also come across terms like Portugal investment visa or Portuguese property visa — they all apply to the same program. Investors choose one of seven options. Usually, they prefer making safe investments that may make a profit and are easy to return after five years of residency. Investment options for obtaining …

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Conditions for obtaining Greece Golden Visa by purchasing a property Residency by investment in Greece can be obtained by the purchase of the real estate. Investors get a residence permit within 2—3 months after submitting documents. There is no need to pass a Greek language proficiency test or live in the country permanently. Cost of real estate for obtaining a Greece residence permit. To participate in the Golden Visa Program, investors purchase real estate that costs at least …

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St Lucia citizenship by investment program overview Obtaining a St Lucia passport is fast and easy if you participate in the state citizenship by investment program, meet all the requirements and successfully pass the Due Diligence check. The program has been operating since 2016. Investors do not need to visit the country to participate in it. The term for obtaining citizenship is 3 to 4 months. The program provides several investment options. You …

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State of real estate market in Montenegro Montenegro is a country with a growing tourism sector, a stable economic situation, and a favourable tax policy. More and more investors are buying real estate in Montenegro because of its low tax rates. Annual property taxes range from 0.25% to 1% of the property value, while rental income and capital gains are charged at 9%. The Covid-19 pandemic had a negative impact on Montenegro’s real …

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Dominica citizenship by investment in real estate: terms of the program The Dominica citizenship by investment program offers investors the chance to obtain citizenship by investment in real estate. Dominica citizenship by investment in real estate is a refundable option. Under the terms of the citizenship program, it is possible to return investments in real estate, that is, to sell the object, after three years after obtaining citizenship. If the investor sells the property after five years, the object can re-participate in the citizenship …

Dominica citizenship by investment: 5 options for real estate investment Читать далее

Grenada citizenship by investment program: options for participation Real estate purchase is one of the options provided by the Grenada citizenship by investment program. The contribution is less than investment in real estate — $150,000 versus $220,000. However, the contribution is irrevocable, and real estate can be sold in five years and return the investment. 70% of investors prefer to buy Grenada real estate to return on their investment. Demand trend confirms …

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— What are the features of the Greek real estate market? The Greek real estate market mainly depends on the influx of foreign investment, tourism and domestic demand. They determine the rise in prices and housing availability for purchase and rent. Favourable conditions for investment. Real estate prices in Greece remain 20—25% lower than before the 2008 economic crisis. At the same time, several large construction and renovation projects are being …

Real estate investment in Greece: a practical guide on regions and prices for investors Читать далее

After undergoing the Due Diligence check at the Residency Malta Agency, the government department responsible for the permanent residence program, and being preliminarily approved, the investor needs to rent or buy a property as specified in the program. Conditions for renting and buying a property when applying for Malta permanent residence by investment: The investor must provide the program department with a rental agreement for at least one year. However, to maintain their permanent residence cards, investors need …

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Conditions and requirements for buying property in Malta by non-residents Conditions for purchasing real estate. To buy property in Malta, a foreigner must obtain the Immovable Property Permit (AIP) by the AIP section of the Capital Transfer Duty (CTD). The time to obtain a permit takes 35 days. The fee for issuing the permit is 233 euros and does not depend on the property's value. Conditions that AIP applicants must meet in order to obtain a permit: To obtain AIP …

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What makes St Kitts and Nevis citizenship attractive for cosmopolitans St Kitts and Nevis naturalisation provides: St Kitts and Nevis сitizenship requirements and property costs Investment options under the St Kitts and Nevis citizenship program: Property ownership types. The program supports joint and full ownership of a property. With joint ownership, investors buy a share in government-approved or alternative real estate projects. In that case, …

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Turkey citizenship by real estate investment: a program overview The property cost must be $400,000 or above. It may be either residential or commercial, new or resale property. The investor cannot buy the property which was already used once in the Turkish real estate investment program — such property will not make the investor eligible to apply for citizenship. Citizenship for the whole family. Purchasing the property makes the investor and …

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Why do cosmopolitans buy real estate in Portugal? Buying property is a profitable investment and an opportunity to get a residence permit in Portugal. The investor chooses from different options: from modern luxury apartments to old villas. Buying a residential property is one of the investment options of the Portugal Golden Visa Program. An investor can also choose another option: Premium apartments are easiest to find in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon and …

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Foreign buyers are attracted by getting a Malta residence permit, permanent residence, or citizenship, earning rental income, and enjoying a high quality of life in a developed country with a mild and sunny climate. Investment in income earning assets. The real estate market in Malta has been growing steadily. The average annual increase in the cost of finished housing is 5-10%, and in some cases, even 15-20%. The average yield on renting out …

Property maintenance in Malta Читать далее

Property in Portugal: available types and purchase prices Real estate agencies offer fully furnished and equipped houses and apartments with a fine turnkey finish. It is not always new property, but not older than the 1993—1995 year of construction. At the same time, there are options for purchasing real estate under construction. Most options qualify for the Portugal Golden Visa Program. Houses. One can buy a cosy house in the countryside of Albufeira, …

Real estate in Portugal: prices and costs of getting a residence permit in Europe Читать далее

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 …

Real Estate in Europe: Prices, Taxes and Maintenance Costs Читать далее

Investors are attracted by the opportunity to include family members in their residence permit application. On average, there are two additional participants per applicant. The Spanish government is interested in attracting foreign investment, especially against the backdrop of the difficult economic situation. The closure of borders has struck a significant blow to the tourism industry. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Spain was ranked second in popularity among tourists after France. However, after receiving 83 million tourists …

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Let's talk about the current programs for obtaining a residence permit in Europe by investment and compare the conditions. Where in Europe an investor can get a residence permit for the purchase of real estate Only a few European countries have state programs that allow applicants to obtain a residence permit by investing in real estate. Such residence permits are often called golden visas: with each of them you can move freely within …

How to get a residence permit in Europe by investing in real estate Читать далее

Attraction of real estate in Malta for investors Malta is well known as a tourist destination with a mild climate and ancient buildings. However, investors value the country for more than that. They are attracted by the possibility of profitable investments in real estate, tax benefits and the status of an EU resident. Property prices in Malta have been increasing year-by-year, as construction has been growing steadily and only a limited …

The cost of buying property in Malta Читать далее

Property prices in the region are constantly growing. Now the price per square meter of modernourist apartments range from $5,000 to $8,000. The rental yield at these year-round resorts are stable, averaging around 3-5% per year. In the high season of winter, the yield per month can reach 9-10%. The peculiarity of the region is the economy's dependence on tourism. Therefore, governments are trying to attract investment in tourism infrastructure. As an incentive, five …

Caribbean real estate: prices, income and expenses Читать далее

Why buy real estate in Portugal? Many investors prefer to purchase luxury real estate in the neighboring Kingdom of Spain. However, Portugal is in no way inferior to its neighbor. The points below compare Spain and Portugal real estate investment. Portugal has a mild climate with warm winters, dry summers and no uncomfortable heat. More than 250 days a year are filled with sunshine, beautiful nature, clean beaches, and …

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