The headlines were immediate, dramatic, and widespread: “Spain scraps golden visa.” For thousands of international buyers, retirees, and investors who had been quietly planning a move to the Iberian Peninsula, the announcement sounded like a door slamming shut. The perception was that a long-cherished path—securing a home on the Mediterranean coast while simultaneously gaining legal residency—had...

You have probably read six different "best places to buy property abroad" guides already, and few of them agree with each other. One leads with Portugal, another swears by Greece, and a third recommends a location where finding a reliable local lawyer is almost impossible. That lack of consensus is understandable. Many international property rankings are written from behind a desk by writers who have...

For anyone selling international real estate aimed at British and international buyers, few brands carry the prestige and instant recognition of A Place in the Sun. Made famous by the hit Channel 4 television series, the brand has evolved into an ecosystem encompassing a digital portal (aplaceinthesun.com), physical property exhibitions (A Place in the Sun Live), digital publications, and dedicated...

Selling real estate in Paraguay as a non-resident (persona física no residente) offers a straightforward and investor-friendly procedure. Paraguayan law guarantees equal private property protections to foreign citizens and residents alike, providing established legal channels for transfer and tax settlement overseen by local public notaries (Escribanos Públicos) and the national tax authority (DNIT -...

Selling real estate in Peru as a non-resident (persona natural no domiciliada) involves a structured, clear legal process. Peruvian law guarantees equal private property protections to foreign citizens and residents alike, providing established channels for transfer and tax settlement overseen by local public notaries and the national tax authority (SUNAT). 1. The Legal and Regulatory Framework Real...

Selling real estate in the Philippines as a non-resident—whether you are a non-resident foreign citizen, a former natural-born Filipino, or an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)—involves a well-defined legal procedure. Philippine law protects foreign ownership rights within legal parameters (such as condominium titles or land owned by former citizens) and provides clear pathways to transfer ownership and...

Selling property in Poland as a non-resident offers a clear, secure legal process. Polish law protects private property rights and treats foreign owners virtually the same as Polish citizens. Navigating the regulatory framework efficiently requires structured preparation, the necessary property documentation, and guidance from qualified local professionals. 1. The Legal and Regulatory Framework Real...

Selling property in Portugal as a non-resident presents excellent opportunities and clear legal pathways. Portuguese law protects private property rights and affords non-resident foreign owners the same real estate ownership protections as Portuguese citizens. Navigating the local regulatory framework efficiently requires structured preparation, the necessary property documentation, and guidance from...

Homeowners, institutional funds, and private investors across the Eastern Caribbean have found very little cause for celebration over the past six years. Property values throughout the archipelago have barely moved since the turn of the decade—and in an alarming number of sub-markets, real capital appreciation has not merely stalled; it has actively reversed. From the yachting harbors of Antigua and...

The Turkish Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program via real estate acquisition represents one of the world’s most accessible, direct, and structured pathways to dual nationality. Governed under Article 35 and 36 of Law No. 2644 on Land Registry, alongside Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection, the legislative framework allows foreign nationals to obtain a Turkish passport by purchasing...