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Transnational real estate investment: 2021 year-end results of Tranio’s survey
Cross-border property investors ramped up to or surpassed the pre-COVID-19 level of activity in most countries by the end of 2021.
Latvian residency by investment
Residence permit in Latvia. How to obtain Latvian citizenship Golden Visa in exchange for property investment or purchase.
European limitations on foreign property purchases
In Europe, no law prohibits foreign citizens from buying property but certain countries have put limitations on this right.
Golden visas: how the rich get new passports and the most popular countries among them
About one-third of ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) hold dual nationality. Another one-third of them plan to obtain a second nationality in the future. The easiest way for them to get residency or nationality of another country is to participate in a golden visa programme, which grant individuals residence permits for investing in the issuing country.
The golden visa effect: how the sale of citizenship influences European real estate markets
Tranio analysts investigate how
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Property maintenance costs in Latvia
It costs about 1.0–1.5% of the property value per year to maintain real estate in Latvia.
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Taxes in Latvia
Latvia has a simple and convenient tax system. There is no inheritance, gift or wealth tax.
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Mortgages in Latvia
Mortgage rates in Latvia are 2-3 times higher than in Austria and Germany. However, obtaining a loan in Latvia is relatively simple: the process is not time-intensive, and down payments can amount to 30%.
Buying and registering property in Latvia
The Baltic state of Latvia is popular with foreign buyers for its low prices, historic atmosphere and quiet appeal. Citizens of other countries are welcome to purchase property in nearly any location excluding border areas, the protective belt of the Gulf of Riga and the Baltic Sea as well as sheltering lines of other bodies of water, farmland and forests. Foreigners can, however, lease this land for up to 99 years.
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Property prices in Latvia
80% of foreign investors purchasing property in Latvia are Russian with the capital Riga attracting half of all property sales.
Central and Eastern Europe: Growth is predicted, though not guaranteed
Poland, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic and Latvia are experiencing economic growth, getting nods from investors, but still facing stable or — at best — modestly increasing rental rates and property prices. Nevertheless, experts are expecting some growth, which makes the countries a possible investment target at the very least.
What to expect from European commercial property in 2016
Money is flooding into European commercial property markets. This article by Tranio expert, Yulia Kozhevnikova, reviews the top trends, destinations and segments to look at this year.
International property buyers looking for «safe havens»
Sluggish economic growth, geopolitical strife and a spate of currency devaluations have seen increasing levels of capital flight from fragile states.
Real estate inheritance in Europe
Most overseas property buyers are over 55 and already planning real estate succession before they sign the sales contract.
Slight growth for Russian overseas property investments in Q3 2015
Russians spent more on property in Q3 2015 according to the latest report published by the Central Bank of Russia, but this quarter’s weak ruble leaves future growth in doubt.
Cheap property more likely to tempt Russian-speaking buyers abroad
Countries with lower property prices sell more to
Five reasons why you still need a real estate agent
Buyers often wonder whether real estate agents are necessary when buying property. At Tranio, we truly believe they are. Read on to find out why.
Russians choose most expensive real estate abroad despite crisis
Russia’s recession has hurt foreign investments, but it has not affected their buying habits as buyers continue to seek out luxury residential property abroad.