Buying guides
Country guides (104)
Grenada Investor Guide
Investing in Grenada, Citizenship by Investment, US E-2 Access, and the Alien Landholding License
Iceland Investor Guide
EEA/EFTA citizens buy freely; non-EEA nationals generally need Ministry of Justice permission. Navigate a high-rate environment, a tiny illiquid market, volcanic risk, and one of the world's most stable high-income economies
Luxembourg Investor Guide
One of Europe's most open and stable markets, AAA-rated, freehold ownership for foreigners, ~7% transaction duties offset by the Bëllegen Akt credit, set against very high prices and low yields
Hong Kong Investor Guide
Since February 2024 foreign buyers pay only standard stamp duty (max 4.25%), all extra duties abolished. Navigate leasehold land, zero CGT, and a market recovering off a ~29% correction from its 2021 peak
Israel Investor Guide
Buy freehold (Tabu) or navigate Israel Land Authority leasehold, budget 8-10% purchase tax as a foreign buyer, and treat a tech-driven, supply-short market as a capital-appreciation play, not a yield play
Chile Investor Guide
Investing in Chile, Open Freehold, UF-Indexed Pricing, and LatAm's Stability Anchor
Brazil Investor Guide
Investing in Brazil, Urban Freehold, the CPF Requirement, and Coastal Growth Markets
Colombia Investor Guide
Investing in Colombia, Medellín's Rise, FX Registration, and an Accessible Residency Path
Uruguay Investor Guide
Investing in Uruguay, No Ownership Restrictions, a USD Market, and South America's Safe Haven
Canada Investor Guide
Investing in Canada, Navigating the Foreign-Buyer Ban, Provincial Surcharges, and the 2026 Market Reset
Monaco Investor Guide
The world's most exclusive property market, zero income, capital gains and wealth tax, exceptional safety and scarcity-driven capital preservation, balanced against ~€57,000/sqm entry prices and low 2-3% yields
Mauritius Investor Guide
Buy through EDB schemes, secure renewable residency at USD 375,000, and benefit from zero capital gains tax, before registration duty doubles to 10% on 1 July 2026
Bahrain Investor Guide
Navigate designated freehold zones, the SLRB registration fee, VAT-exempt real estate, and the path to 10-year Golden Residency
Bahamas Investor Guide
Navigate the International Persons Landholding Act, stamp duty, VAT, and the path to Economic Permanent Residence
Dominican Republic Investor Guide
Investing in the Dominican Republic -- Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, and the Caribbean Investment Hub
Panama Investor Guide
Investing in Panama -- Panama City, Boquete, and the Hub of the Americas
Costa Rica Investor Guide
Investing in Costa Rica -- San Jose, Guanacaste Beaches, and Pura Vida Property
Finland Investor Guide
Investing in Finland -- Helsinki, Tampere, and the Finnish Housing Company Market
Norway Investor Guide
Investing in Norway -- Oslo, Bergen, and the Norwegian Property Market
Denmark Investor Guide
Investing in Denmark -- Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Navigating the Acquisition of Real Property Act