Real estate
Assets abroad, placed in the right market
Many residency programmes are tied to property. We examine both sides: the residency conditions and the real quality of the investment.
Dubai (UAE)Dubai grants foreign nationals freehold ownership in perpetuity within designated areas, levies no personal income tax, and pays rental yields among the highest in the world. The AED 2 million threshold opens a further door: a 10-year Golden Visa for the whole family.Gross rental yield: 6–8% p.a.View market
AustraliaAustralian housing holds its long-term value on scarce supply and high net migration. Yet the legal framework facing foreign buyers is now the tightest among developed markets: the ban on purchasing established dwellings took effect in April 2025 and has since been extended. Understanding the FIRB rules correctly comes before any commitment of capital.Ban on purchasing established dwellings: 01/04/2025 → 30/06/2029View market
PortugalPortuguese property has risen almost without interruption for a decade, and Lisbon now sits at a historic peak. Foreign nationals still buy freely, without restriction. One point to settle before going further: since October 2023, buying a home no longer confers Golden Visa residency.Lisbon asking prices: ~6.100 EUR/m2 (05/2026)View market
GreeceAmong the European markets that link property to a residence permit, Greece currently draws the strongest international buyer liquidity. Prices in many areas remain below the 2008 peak, rental yields are reasonable, and the three-tier Golden Visa framework allows several structures — alongside new constraints that need to be understood precisely.Apartment price growth 2025: +7.8% nationwideView market
CyprusCyprus combines three attributes that rarely appear together in a small market: a genuine international business centre in Limassol, a EUR 300,000 permanent residency programme processed quickly, and zero annual property tax. In exchange, non-EU buyers need a clear grasp of the limit on the number of properties and of how VAT applies.Limassol median asking price: ~650.000 EURView market
SingaporeSingapore is among the most secure and transparent property markets in the world. For foreign buyers, however, the 60% additional buyer's stamp duty changes the arithmetic entirely. This page is written to answer one question: when Singapore makes sense, and when another market would serve you better.ABSD for foreign buyers: 60%View marketBeyond Future