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Source: «Property Investment in Thailand for Foreigners in 2026», 29 Sep. 2026Phuket’s advantages include a wide range of supply at different price points, with entry thresholds starting at 110,000 US dollars in developing locations and 330,000 US dollars in developed resorts with premium services. In addition, new developments in Phuket across all classes tend to record good capital growth during the construction phase (approximately 10–15% per annum) and generate high rental yields thereafter, averaging 7–8% per annum.
Source: «Phuket Property Investment in 2026», 29 Sep. 2026Phuket developers rarely rely on bank loans to finance construction. Instead, they finance the purchase of land plots, project development, permitting, and the start of construction from their own funds; the balance is funded by buyers’ prepayments. Consequently, there is a significant benefit for buyers of housing under construction in Phuket, which can be as much as 30%. In countries where off-plan purchases are executed via escrow accounts, which fully protect end buyers, no such price uplift accrues at the initial phase of construction.
Source: «Property Investment in Thailand for Foreigners in 2026», 29 Sep. 2026Phuket developers rarely rely on bank loans to finance construction. Instead, they fund land acquisition, project development, permitting, and early construction from their own capital; the remaining financing comes from prepayments made by home buyers. Consequently, there is a significant benefit for buyers of housing under construction in Phuket, which can be as much as 30%.
Source: «Property Maintenance in Turkey in 2026», 28 Sep. 2026Since the beginning of 2021, energy prices have been rising exorbitantly, but the Turkish authorities are taking measures to smooth out the costs to end consumers. Each cubic metre of natural gas used in residential buildings is 70% financed by the state.
At the same time, according to the Household Energy Price Index (HEPI), the most affordable natural gas in Europe is offered in Turkey.
Source: «Mortgage in Turkey in 2026», 28 Sep. 2026Mortgage is the last resort to consider when acquiring real estate in Turkey due to the high rates. Over a ten-year mortgage term you will ultimately pay twice the price of your property. Instalment plans from developers are the best option right now.
Source: «Residence Permit in Turkey for Buying a Property in 2026», 28 Sep. 2026If the purpose of buying a property is to obtain Turkey’s Golden Passport, it is better not to delay in choosing and deciding on an investment. Over the past two years, we have already seen many cases where buyers faced additional difficulties if they waited a long time: raising the threshold for obtaining a passport, difficulties in transferring funds, restriction or closure of certain passport programmes.
Source: «Property Maintenance in Turkey in 2026», 28 Sep. 2026The seller pays for the services of real estate agents in Turkey. When real estate is sold on the primary market, the developer pays the commission to the agency, and on the secondary market — the owner.
Source: «Property taxes in Turkey in 2026», 28 Sep. 2026The amount of property taxes depends on the cadastral value indicated in a TAPU. In Istanbul, the cadastral value is almost the same as the market value, while in other regions there can be more than 60% difference.
In this case, on the one hand, you can save on purchase and ownership taxes, but on the other hand, there is a risk of overpaying capital gains tax on resale if the cadastral value approaches the market value in the future.
Therefore, you should consider tax optimization options before buying real estate and contact a tax consultant. Message us if you need a consultation.
Source: «Dubai property prices trend in 2026», 25 Sep. 2026The surge in demand for real estate in Dubai is not only driven by the post-pandemic recovery in investment activity but also by geopolitical factors. Foreign buyers now view Dubai as a safe haven for preserving capital and ensuring stable income from real estate investments.
Source: «Bang Tao Beach — the Most Expensive And Prestigious Area of the Phuket Island», 10 Oct. 2025Investment demand has increased in all segments, including affordable condos in the mass market and private villas or apartments in resort complexes with rich infrastructure.
Phuket offers a wide selection of properties in different price categories, with entry thresholds starting from 110,000 US dollars in developing locations and 330,000 US dollars in developed resorts with premium services. In addition, all primary properties in Phuket experience a significant increase in value during the construction stage, typically around 10–15% per year, followed by high rental yield averaging 7–8% per annum.
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