February 2026

Egypt’s real estate market has evolved rapidly over the last few years, shifting from traditional city centers to massive, master-planned "smart cities" and luxury coastal resorts. Driven by significant foreign investment—most notably the $35 billion UAE-backed development of Ras El Hekma—the market now offers a mix of high-liquidity urban hubs and high-yield vacation destinations. Here are the...

Selling a property is a complex endeavor, but doing so across international borders adds layers of tax, legal, and logistical hurdles. Whether you are an expat selling a former home or an international investor liquidating a US asset, the American real estate system operates with a unique set of "rules of the road." Unlike many European countries where a single notary or lawyer handles the bulk of the...

Selling a property is often cited as one of life’s most stressful events, but when that property is located in a different country, the complexity can feel overwhelming. For those holding real estate in Portugal—whether it is a whitewashed villa in the Algarve, a chic apartment in Lisbon’s historic Chiado, or a rustic quinta in the Douro Valley—the prospect of managing a sale from thousands of...

The French real estate market remains one of the most desirable in the world, but for an overseas owner, the prospect of selling can feel like navigating a labyrinth of Napoleonic law and modern digital bureaucracy. As we progress through 2026, the "Notaire-led" system has integrated significant technological advancements, making it entirely possible—and increasingly common—to manage a high-value sale...

The Spanish real estate market has undergone a profound transformation. As we move through 2026, the process of selling a property in Spain from thousands of miles away is no longer the bureaucratic nightmare it once was. However, it requires a new set of digital tools, a clear understanding of the "PropTech" landscape, and an up-to-date grasp of tax obligations that have shifted significantly over the...