International
Taxes on Property Abroad: Buying, Owning, Letting and Selling Explained
Overseas property is taxed at four moments: when you buy, every year you own it, whenever you let it and when you sell. Each can be taxed twice…
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Buying Property Abroad: The 10 Questions to Answer Before You Commit
Most expensive mistakes made by overseas buyers are decided before the first viewing: who can legally own, who checks the title, what tax follows you home and how you will ever sell. These ten questions turn a holiday daydream into a purchase you can defend on paper.
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London
Prime Central London for International Buyers: Taxes, Drivers, Outlook
Prime central London has spent years absorbing higher stamp duty, new surcharges, the end of non-dom status and registers of overseas owners. This…
International
Prime and Super-Prime Property: What the Labels Mean and What Drives Value
Prime, super-prime and ultra-prime are used freely in listings and research reports, but they rest on different definitions in different cities…
International
Owning a Holiday Home Abroad From a Distance: Upkeep, Lettings and Bills
A second home abroad keeps working while you are away: bills arrive, pipes freeze or leak, gardens grow and guests need keys. This guide covers…
International
Off-Plan Buyer Protection Compared: UK, Spain, Portugal, Dubai and Turkey
When you pay for a home that does not exist yet, the law decides what happens to your money if the developer fails. Protection ranges from escrow…
International
Snagging a New-Build Home: A Handover Checklist That Works Anywhere
Every new home has defects at handover, from scuffed paint to missing seals and faulty drainage. A thorough snagging inspection, done before or at…
Market Analysis
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Miami
Miami Property for International Buyers: Condos, Taxes and Climate Risk
Miami draws buyers from Latin America, Europe and across the United States with no state income tax, a deep condo market and year-round sun. But…
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Dubai
Dubai Villa Communities Compared: Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills, Damac Hills, Tilal Al Ghaf and The Springs
Families who outgrow apartment life face a long list of gated villa communities that look alike on a map and feel very different on the ground. We…
Buying Guides
How to buy, step by step.
Dubai
The True Cost of Buying Property in Dubai: Every Fee Between the Asking Price and Your Keys
The headline price is only the beginning. Between DLD transfer fees, agency commission, trustee charges, mortgage registration and the first year of…
Finance & Mortgages
Funding a purchase, at home and abroad.
Dubai
Mortgages in Dubai for Expats and Non-Residents: Deposits, Rates, Eligibility and the Process
Residents can borrow up to 80% on a first home under AED 5 million; non-residents are generally limited to 50–60% and a narrower choice of lenders…
Investment
Yields, risk and strategy.
Dubai
Short-Term Rentals in Dubai: Holiday Home Permits, Realistic Returns and When Long-Term Letting Wins
Dubai is one of the few global cities that actively licenses short-term letting rather than restricting it. The gross income can be far higher than…
Visas & Residency
Property-linked residency worldwide.
Dubai
The Dubai Golden Visa Through Property: How the AED 2 Million Route Works in Practice
A ten-year renewable residency tied to a property worth at least AED 2 million has become one of the strongest reasons foreigners buy in Dubai. Here…
Luxury Homes
Prime and super-prime property.
International
Buying a Luxury Home: The Due Diligence Most Buyers Skip
At the top of the market, the expensive mistakes are rarely about price. They hide in unapproved extensions, heritage restrictions, coastal rules…
Off-Plan & New Developments
Buying before it's built.
International
How to Vet a Property Developer Before You Buy Off-Plan
An off-plan home is only as good as the company building it. Before you pay a deposit, check who really owns the developer, what it has delivered…
Buying Abroad
Owning property in another country.
International
Moving Money Abroad to Buy Property: Exchange Rates, Transfers and Checks
A home priced in euros or dollars is a currency trade as well as a property purchase. This guide explains how exchange-rate risk works between offer…
Legal & Ownership
Title, tax and the rules that protect you.
International
Who Inherits Your Home Abroad? Succession Rules and Wills Explained
A home in France, Spain or Italy can pass under rules you never chose: forced heirship shares for children, a local inheritance tax and probate in a…