Property investment: 11 markets, every figure verified
This section works as a comparison terminal: first the numbers for every country from a single source, then a country guide where ownership, visas and taxes are set out with a cited source. Every country in the list below leads to a place where we stand behind the facts.
This section works as a comparison terminal: first the numbers for every country from a single source, then a country guide where ownership, visas and taxes are set out with a cited source. Every point on the map leads to a place where we stand behind the facts.
countries in the catalog
11
projects for sale
1,210
entry price range
$39,780 - $307,131
Housebook catalog aggregates, rate as of August 30, 2026
The same countries are listed in the table below and grouped by region.
The map shows only countries with active projects in our catalogue. The same countries are listed in the table below and grouped by region.
Market comparison
One table for every market on the platform. The figures come from the nightly catalogue aggregate and are converted to dollars at a dated rate; sorting changes the order of the rows, never the numbers themselves.
Market comparison
Foreign ownership
Residency on purchase
Tax on purchase
Where to look
United Arab Emirates
452
$113,123
$5,601/sqm
452
Freehold only in designated zones in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The sample column shows how many projects the median is based on. A median drawn from two projects and one drawn from four hundred are claims of very different strength, so the column sits next to the figure instead of hiding in a footnote. A dash means the number does not exist, not that it is zero.
How to read these numbers
Three things without which comparing countries turns into an argument about figures.
Median, not average
An average price is easily dragged away by a single expensive project. We take the median of listed prices across active projects: it shows the middle of the market rather than its tail.
Strength of the sample
Next to every median stands the number of projects it was calculated from. The smaller the sample, the more carefully the figure should be read, so we show it instead of hiding it.
A dated exchange rate
All prices are converted to dollars at a rate taken at a specific moment, and that moment is stated. A week later the figures will move with the rate, and the stamp will move with them.
The comparison currently covers 11 countries and 1,210 active projects; the median per square metre is calculated for 11 countries from a sample of 1,209 projects. Rate as of August 30, 2026.
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Foreigners can hold full freehold title only in designated zones: over 40 areas in Dubai (Law No. 7/2006), and only in investment zones in Abu Dhabi since 2019 (Law No. 19/2005 as amended).
Visas and residency
Yes, from AED 2M. The real estate investor Golden Visa runs for 10 years; a separate short-term Taskeen visa for 2 years applies from 29 April 2026, with no minimum threshold for sole owners.
Tax on purchase
Dubai's DLD registration fee is 4% of the transaction price, legally split 2%/2%, but in practice usually paid in full by the buyer; in Abu Dhabi the fee is about 2% of the price.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners may own freehold only units in registered condominiums, provided foreign ownership in the building does not exceed 49% of saleable area (Condominium Act B.E.2522/1979, s.19). Payment must be remitted from abroad in foreign currency and converted in Thailand by the receiving bank.
Visas and residency
Yes, from $500,000. Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR), Wealthy Global Citizen category (LTR-W), administered through the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI).
Tax on purchase
Transfer fee 2% of the higher of appraised value or price, plus stamp duty 0.5% or, alternatively, SBT 3.3% (if seller held under 5 years or the deal is commercial), plus seller's withholding tax. Total usually 2.5-6.3% of value.
All three facts (ownership rights, visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners cannot hold land under Hak Milik title (equivalent of freehold ownership) in Indonesia.
Visas and residency
Yes, from $1M. Second Home Visa (index E33 / KITAS E33) under Permenkumham No. 22/2023 and No. 11/2024.
Tax on purchase
Buyer's BPHTB duty is up to 5% of taxable value minus a threshold (from IDR 80 million, from IDR 300 million for inheritance). VAT on new units from developers is effectively ~11%; usually not charged on private resales.
Some facts (ownership rights, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
Houses, land and commercial property are available as freehold (mulkiyet) to citizens of about 183-184 countries. Reciprocity requirement abolished from 18.05.2012 (Law No.6302).
Visas and residency
Yes, from $200,000. Property ownership qualifies for a short-term residence permit (kisa donem ikamet izni) under Art.31/1-j of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection No.6458.
Tax on purchase
Title transfer duty (tapu harci) is 4% of declared value, formally split 2%/2% buyer-seller, though buyers often pay it in full in practice. VAT is 1/10/20% depending on property. Non-residents buying new-build from a developer, paying in foreign currency via a Turkish bank (DAB certificate), are VAT-exempt (Law No.3065 Art.13/i) if held at least 1 year.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
With a Council of Ministers purchase permit, a foreigner may hold full title (tapu) to ONE property: a plot up to 1,338 sqm (one dwelling), OR an apartment (up to 3 units with reciprocity), OR a house on land up to 3,300 sqm with no further building allowed.
Visas and residency
Yes. Property ownership grants a renewable temporary residence permit (Tasinmaz Mala Bagli Ikamet Izni), with a path to Permanent Residence (Daimi Ikamet Izni) under Art.5 of Law 51/2015 (as amended by Law 41/2026) for owners with guaranteed income.
Tax on purchase
Under Art.13(3) of Law 52/2008, all taxes, fees and VAT on a transfer are payable by both buyer and seller, but exact rates are not stated. Confirmed: the Council of Ministers permit fee equals half a month's gross minimum wage per property.
Some facts (visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
EU/EEA citizens buy property in Cyprus without restriction. There is no leasehold-only regime for foreigners: both EU citizens and admitted non-EU nationals receive full ownership (title).
Visas and residency
Yes, from €300,000. Permanent Residence Permit (Cyprus PR) is granted under Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, fast-track category.
Tax on purchase
VAT is 19%, with a reduced 5% rate on the first 130 sqm of a main residence priced up to €350,000 and total deal value up to €475,000, subject to 10-year main-residence use. Land Registry fee is waived if VAT applies, otherwise 3-8% progressive, cut by 50%. Stamp duty is abolished from 1 January 2026. The 0.4% levy applies to all disposals, including a plain sale by an individual.
All three facts (ownership rights, visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners can register apartments, houses, commercial property and non-agricultural land in full personal ownership without restrictions, without a residence permit and without registering a Georgian company.
Visas and residency
Yes, from $150,000. Buying property grants a temporary residence permit under Art. 15(j) and 7(d,e) of the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons.
Tax on purchase
There is no purchase or transfer tax. The Public Registry registration fee is 50-200 GEL (about 20-80 USD) depending on service speed. Agent commission is typically around 3% of price.
Some facts (visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners can hold full freehold ownership of urban real estate and most rural land in Chile, with no citizenship or residency requirement.
Visas and residency
Yes. Temporary Residency, subcategory 'Retirees and Rentiers' (Ley de Migracion y Extranjeria N 21.325), distinct from the 'Investors' subcategory (from 500000 USD, real estate excluded).
Tax on purchase
Chile has no transfer tax. 19% VAT applies to sales where the seller had VAT tax credit rights (typically construction companies, new build); it does not apply to resale between private individuals. With mortgage financing, stamp tax applies: 0.066% monthly on the amount (cap 0.8%) or 0.332% for sight documents.
All three facts (ownership rights, visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners get full freehold ownership of apartments, commercial and industrial premises, standalone buildings and hotels as constructed objects.
Visas and residency
Yes, from AZN 100,000. Property ownership can serve as a basis for temporary or permanent residence under Azerbaijan's Migration Code - there is no separate branded golden visa program.
Tax on purchase
There is no separate transfer tax or stamp duty. The state registration fee is fixed at 50 AZN for the extract and 75 AZN for the technical passport; notarization costs an estimated 3-6% of the property price.
All three facts (ownership rights, visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
From 21 January 2026, non-Saudis (individuals, companies, funds, diplomatic missions) may hold freehold title only within 'geographic zones' approved by the Council of Ministers (Foreign Ownership of Real Estate Law, Royal Decree M/14). Zones primarily cover Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca and Medina.
Visas and residency
Yes, from SAR 4M. The Premium Residency programme (Al-Iqama Al-Mumayyazah) includes a 'Real Estate Owner' track granting residency status.
Tax on purchase
Real Estate Transaction Tax of 5% of the property value applies to all buyers. From 23 June 2026, non-Saudi transactions under the foreign ownership law in Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca and Medina zones incur an additional 2% REGA fee, about 7% total. Sales by non-Saudi developers within 1 year of handover are exempt from the 2% fee.
All three facts (ownership rights, visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners hold real estate in freehold on equal terms with Panamanian citizens across almost the entire country, except for explicitly listed exceptions (Constitution art.290-291).
Visas and residency
Yes, from $300,000. Residency under Solvencia Económica por Inversión en Bienes Inmuebles (permit PPT-SEP-IBM -> PRP-SEP-IBM), marketed as Qualified Investor Visa (QIV).
Tax on purchase
Property transfer triggers a 2% ITBI tax (on the higher of sale price or cadastral value) plus a 3% advance payment against capital gains tax; both are structurally borne by the seller. New housing gets reduced rates of 0.5-2.5%, new commercial property 4.5%.
Some facts (visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
Foreigners can hold full freehold title only in designated zones: over 40 areas in Dubai (Law No. 7/2006), and only in investment zones in Abu Dhabi since 2019 (Law No. 19/2005 as amended).
Visas and residency
Yes, from AED 2M. The real estate investor Golden Visa runs for 10 years; a separate short-term Taskeen visa for 2 years applies from 29 April 2026, with no minimum threshold for sole owners.
Tax on purchase
Dubai's DLD registration fee is 4% of the transaction price, legally split 2%/2%, but in practice usually paid in full by the buyer; in Abu Dhabi the fee is about 2% of the price.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners may own freehold only units in registered condominiums, provided foreign ownership in the building does not exceed 49% of saleable area (Condominium Act B.E.2522/1979, s.19). Payment must be remitted from abroad in foreign currency and converted in Thailand by the receiving bank.
Visas and residency
Yes, from $500,000. Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR), Wealthy Global Citizen category (LTR-W), administered through the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI).
Tax on purchase
Transfer fee 2% of the higher of appraised value or price, plus stamp duty 0.5% or, alternatively, SBT 3.3% (if seller held under 5 years or the deal is commercial), plus seller's withholding tax. Total usually 2.5-6.3% of value.
All three facts (ownership rights, visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners cannot hold land under Hak Milik title (equivalent of freehold ownership) in Indonesia.
Visas and residency
Yes, from $1M. Second Home Visa (index E33 / KITAS E33) under Permenkumham No. 22/2023 and No. 11/2024.
Tax on purchase
Buyer's BPHTB duty is up to 5% of taxable value minus a threshold (from IDR 80 million, from IDR 300 million for inheritance). VAT on new units from developers is effectively ~11%; usually not charged on private resales.
Some facts (ownership rights, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
Houses, land and commercial property are available as freehold (mulkiyet) to citizens of about 183-184 countries. Reciprocity requirement abolished from 18.05.2012 (Law No.6302).
Visas and residency
Yes, from $200,000. Property ownership qualifies for a short-term residence permit (kisa donem ikamet izni) under Art.31/1-j of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection No.6458.
Tax on purchase
Title transfer duty (tapu harci) is 4% of declared value, formally split 2%/2% buyer-seller, though buyers often pay it in full in practice. VAT is 1/10/20% depending on property. Non-residents buying new-build from a developer, paying in foreign currency via a Turkish bank (DAB certificate), are VAT-exempt (Law No.3065 Art.13/i) if held at least 1 year.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
With a Council of Ministers purchase permit, a foreigner may hold full title (tapu) to ONE property: a plot up to 1,338 sqm (one dwelling), OR an apartment (up to 3 units with reciprocity), OR a house on land up to 3,300 sqm with no further building allowed.
Visas and residency
Yes. Property ownership grants a renewable temporary residence permit (Tasinmaz Mala Bagli Ikamet Izni), with a path to Permanent Residence (Daimi Ikamet Izni) under Art.5 of Law 51/2015 (as amended by Law 41/2026) for owners with guaranteed income.
Tax on purchase
Under Art.13(3) of Law 52/2008, all taxes, fees and VAT on a transfer are payable by both buyer and seller, but exact rates are not stated. Confirmed: the Council of Ministers permit fee equals half a month's gross minimum wage per property.
Some facts (visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
EU/EEA citizens buy property in Cyprus without restriction. There is no leasehold-only regime for foreigners: both EU citizens and admitted non-EU nationals receive full ownership (title).
Visas and residency
Yes, from €300,000. Permanent Residence Permit (Cyprus PR) is granted under Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, fast-track category.
Tax on purchase
VAT is 19%, with a reduced 5% rate on the first 130 sqm of a main residence priced up to €350,000 and total deal value up to €475,000, subject to 10-year main-residence use. Land Registry fee is waived if VAT applies, otherwise 3-8% progressive, cut by 50%. Stamp duty is abolished from 1 January 2026. The 0.4% levy applies to all disposals, including a plain sale by an individual.
All three facts (ownership rights, visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners can register apartments, houses, commercial property and non-agricultural land in full personal ownership without restrictions, without a residence permit and without registering a Georgian company.
Visas and residency
Yes, from $150,000. Buying property grants a temporary residence permit under Art. 15(j) and 7(d,e) of the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons.
Tax on purchase
There is no purchase or transfer tax. The Public Registry registration fee is 50-200 GEL (about 20-80 USD) depending on service speed. Agent commission is typically around 3% of price.
Some facts (visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners can hold full freehold ownership of urban real estate and most rural land in Chile, with no citizenship or residency requirement.
Visas and residency
Yes. Temporary Residency, subcategory 'Retirees and Rentiers' (Ley de Migracion y Extranjeria N 21.325), distinct from the 'Investors' subcategory (from 500000 USD, real estate excluded).
Tax on purchase
Chile has no transfer tax. 19% VAT applies to sales where the seller had VAT tax credit rights (typically construction companies, new build); it does not apply to resale between private individuals. With mortgage financing, stamp tax applies: 0.066% monthly on the amount (cap 0.8%) or 0.332% for sight documents.
All three facts (ownership rights, visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners get full freehold ownership of apartments, commercial and industrial premises, standalone buildings and hotels as constructed objects.
Visas and residency
Yes, from AZN 100,000. Property ownership can serve as a basis for temporary or permanent residence under Azerbaijan's Migration Code - there is no separate branded golden visa program.
Tax on purchase
There is no separate transfer tax or stamp duty. The state registration fee is fixed at 50 AZN for the extract and 75 AZN for the technical passport; notarization costs an estimated 3-6% of the property price.
All three facts (ownership rights, visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
From 21 January 2026, non-Saudis (individuals, companies, funds, diplomatic missions) may hold freehold title only within 'geographic zones' approved by the Council of Ministers (Foreign Ownership of Real Estate Law, Royal Decree M/14). Zones primarily cover Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca and Medina.
Visas and residency
Yes, from SAR 4M. The Premium Residency programme (Al-Iqama Al-Mumayyazah) includes a 'Real Estate Owner' track granting residency status.
Tax on purchase
Real Estate Transaction Tax of 5% of the property value applies to all buyers. From 23 June 2026, non-Saudi transactions under the foreign ownership law in Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca and Medina zones incur an additional 2% REGA fee, about 7% total. Sales by non-Saudi developers within 1 year of handover are exempt from the 2% fee.
All three facts (ownership rights, visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
checked August 20, 2026, some facts rest on a single source
Ownership rights
Foreigners hold real estate in freehold on equal terms with Panamanian citizens across almost the entire country, except for explicitly listed exceptions (Constitution art.290-291).
Visas and residency
Yes, from $300,000. Residency under Solvencia Económica por Inversión en Bienes Inmuebles (permit PPT-SEP-IBM -> PRP-SEP-IBM), marketed as Qualified Investor Visa (QIV).
Tax on purchase
Property transfer triggers a 2% ITBI tax (on the higher of sale price or cadastral value) plus a 3% advance payment against capital gains tax; both are structurally borne by the seller. New housing gets reduced rates of 0.5-2.5%, new commercial property 4.5%.
Some facts (visas and residency, tax on purchase) rest on a single source and are confirmed by the deal lawyer.
Six axes along which markets differ most. The first three are calculated from the catalogue aggregate and move with it; the other three lead to places where the question is answered with a cited source.
Starting budget
The sum at which a conversation in a country begins at all. The threshold comes from the most affordable active project in the catalogue, not from an advertised headline price.
The order and the figures come from the nightly catalogue aggregate. Entry price is the most affordable active project in the country, the median per square metre is converted to dollars at a dated rate.
Market depth
How many active projects we hold in the country right now. Depth decides whether there is anything to choose from within your budget and anything to compare a price against.
The order and the figures come from the nightly catalogue aggregate. Entry price is the most affordable active project in the country, the median per square metre is converted to dollars at a dated rate.
Price per square metre
A median per square metre shows the level of a market more honestly than the price of a unit: units of different size cannot be compared. Countries with a sample below five projects stay out of this axis.
The order and the figures come from the nightly catalogue aggregate. Entry price is the most affordable active project in the country, the median per square metre is converted to dollars at a dated rate.
Ownership rights
Where a foreigner gets freehold, where only a long lease is available, and where a quota applies. This is a legal question, so the axis lists countries whose guide answers it with a cited source.
AzerbaijanFreehold ownership of buildings and units
ChileFull freehold ownership, no citizenship requirement
GeorgiaFull ownership without residency or company
The axis lists countries whose guide answers this question with a primary source. The order is alphabetical and is not a ranking: a legal question does not reduce to a number.
Visas and residency
Buying almost nowhere grants residency by itself. The country guide sets out which visas exist, what investment threshold they require and what they give in return.
The axis lists countries whose guide answers this question with a primary source. The order is alphabetical and is not a ranking: a legal question does not reduce to a number.
Taxes
Transfer tax, annual ownership tax and tax on sale add up to a difference larger than the yield gap. The figures come from the country guide, not from general statements.
AzerbaijanNo transfer tax, registration fee 50+75 AZN
ChileNo transfer tax; 19% VAT only on developer sales
GeorgiaNo purchase tax, registration fee 50-200 GEL
The axis lists countries whose guide answers this question with a primary source. The order is alphabetical and is not a ranking: a legal question does not reduce to a number.
Starting budget
The sum at which a conversation in a country begins at all. The threshold comes from the most affordable active project in the catalogue, not from an advertised headline price.
The order and the figures come from the nightly catalogue aggregate. Entry price is the most affordable active project in the country, the median per square metre is converted to dollars at a dated rate.
Market depth
How many active projects we hold in the country right now. Depth decides whether there is anything to choose from within your budget and anything to compare a price against.
The order and the figures come from the nightly catalogue aggregate. Entry price is the most affordable active project in the country, the median per square metre is converted to dollars at a dated rate.
Price per square metre
A median per square metre shows the level of a market more honestly than the price of a unit: units of different size cannot be compared. Countries with a sample below five projects stay out of this axis.
The order and the figures come from the nightly catalogue aggregate. Entry price is the most affordable active project in the country, the median per square metre is converted to dollars at a dated rate.
Ownership rights
Where a foreigner gets freehold, where only a long lease is available, and where a quota applies. This is a legal question, so the axis lists countries whose guide answers it with a cited source.
AzerbaijanFreehold ownership of buildings and units
ChileFull freehold ownership, no citizenship requirement
GeorgiaFull ownership without residency or company
The axis lists countries whose guide answers this question with a primary source. The order is alphabetical and is not a ranking: a legal question does not reduce to a number.
Visas and residency
Buying almost nowhere grants residency by itself. The country guide sets out which visas exist, what investment threshold they require and what they give in return.
The axis lists countries whose guide answers this question with a primary source. The order is alphabetical and is not a ranking: a legal question does not reduce to a number.
Taxes
Transfer tax, annual ownership tax and tax on sale add up to a difference larger than the yield gap. The figures come from the country guide, not from general statements.
AzerbaijanNo transfer tax, registration fee 50+75 AZN
ChileNo transfer tax; 19% VAT only on developer sales
GeorgiaNo purchase tax, registration fee 50-200 GEL
The axis lists countries whose guide answers this question with a primary source. The order is alphabetical and is not a ranking: a legal question does not reduce to a number.
Regions
The same list of countries, grouped by geography. Each regional summary is calculated from the same data as the table above.
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United Arab Emirates
The most settled rules for foreign buyers in this set: full ownership in designated zones, escrow-protected construction and residency through purchase. The residency visa opens from AED 2,000,000, about 545,000 USD, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
Baku in plain facts: apartments open to foreigners directly, land by lease only, 0 percent transfer tax on purchase. Temporary residency opens from AZN 100,000, about 59,000 dollars, and the guide answers 17 deal questions.
The only EU market in this set: purchase with a district administration permit and a clear route to permanent residency through property. The Fast-Track PR threshold starts at 300,000 euro in new-build property from a developer, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
The lowest entry threshold in this set: foreigners buy without restrictions, and title registration with the National Agency of Public Registry takes as little as one day. The guide answers 16 deal questions.
Low prices and legal specifics to understand before you sign: title categories and the legal context, explained honestly. The 2026 reform introduced a 10-year 'right of use' status for deals beyond the personal ownership limit, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
The hub of two oceans: unrestricted foreign ownership and a property tax exemption threshold, tax free up to 30,000 dollars and up to 120,000 dollars for a primary residence, worth calculating in advance. The guide answers 16 deal questions.
A market that opened to foreign buyers in January 2026: who can buy what under the new law and where special regimes apply. A purchase from SAR 4,000,000, about 1,070,000 USD, can open the Premium Residency category as a separate procedure, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
One of Latin America's most transparent markets: foreigners buy on equal terms with citizens, with a public registry. A Chilean tax ID (RUT) is mandatory before signing the deed, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
Bali by the book: foreigners hold right-of-use instead of freehold - how to structure it cleanly and what to check in the title. Hak Pakai runs for up to 80 years, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
Residency through purchase and a route to citizenship in a large, liquid market - with tax rules to know upfront. The residency threshold starts at 200,000 USD, citizenship at 400,000 USD, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
The most settled rules for foreign buyers in this set: full ownership in designated zones, escrow-protected construction and residency through purchase. The residency visa opens from AED 2,000,000, about 545,000 USD, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
Baku in plain facts: apartments open to foreigners directly, land by lease only, 0 percent transfer tax on purchase. Temporary residency opens from AZN 100,000, about 59,000 dollars, and the guide answers 17 deal questions.
The only EU market in this set: purchase with a district administration permit and a clear route to permanent residency through property. The Fast-Track PR threshold starts at 300,000 euro in new-build property from a developer, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
The lowest entry threshold in this set: foreigners buy without restrictions, and title registration with the National Agency of Public Registry takes as little as one day. The guide answers 16 deal questions.
Low prices and legal specifics to understand before you sign: title categories and the legal context, explained honestly. The 2026 reform introduced a 10-year 'right of use' status for deals beyond the personal ownership limit, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
The hub of two oceans: unrestricted foreign ownership and a property tax exemption threshold, tax free up to 30,000 dollars and up to 120,000 dollars for a primary residence, worth calculating in advance. The guide answers 16 deal questions.
A market that opened to foreign buyers in January 2026: who can buy what under the new law and where special regimes apply. A purchase from SAR 4,000,000, about 1,070,000 USD, can open the Premium Residency category as a separate procedure, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
One of Latin America's most transparent markets: foreigners buy on equal terms with citizens, with a public registry. A Chilean tax ID (RUT) is mandatory before signing the deed, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
Bali by the book: foreigners hold right-of-use instead of freehold - how to structure it cleanly and what to check in the title. Hak Pakai runs for up to 80 years, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
Residency through purchase and a route to citizenship in a large, liquid market - with tax rules to know upfront. The residency threshold starts at 200,000 USD, citizenship at 400,000 USD, and the guide answers 16 deal questions.
Start with the task rather than the country. If the entry price matters, compare that column in the table above. If choice matters, look at the number of active projects. If law and taxes matter, open the country guide first: those questions are answered there with a cited source, and only then does comparing prices make sense.
Where do the numbers in this section come from?
Every market figure comes from one place: the nightly aggregate of our catalogue across active projects. Legal, visa and tax facts live in the country guide, and each carries a footnote number with a publisher and a year. The two layers never mix: a price never comes from written text, and a legal fact is never inferred from a price.
Why do some countries have no median per square metre?
The median is calculated only where projects state their floor area. If a country has few such projects, we show a dash instead of borrowing an average from its neighbours. A dash is more honest than an invented figure.
Can a purchase be completed remotely?
In most countries the deal runs on a power of attorney: the property is viewed over video, reserved with a deposit and contracted remotely. Document and money transfer requirements differ by country, and each country guide sets them out.
Does buying property grant residency?
By itself, almost nowhere. Some countries run separate visa programmes with an investment threshold, in others a purchase has nothing to do with a visa. Check the visa block in the country guide: the conditions and the term are named there.
What yield should I put into the calculation?
We do not fill in a rental rate on your behalf. The yield ranges published by market researchers appear in the country guide with a cited source, and our own calculated model exists only where we built it. In the calculator you set the rate yourself, and the result honestly stays silent until you do.
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