In the spring of 2021, Maksim, an investor from Russia, invested 3.2 million euro in a coastal villa in Bodrum. Revalued in June 2022, the villa has risen in price by 19% in euro. The investment did an excellent job at protecting the capital even without rentals. Maksim with his wife and child are spending their second season there, inviting friends and relatives, travelling to Turkey on a visa-free basis.
Tranio has revealed the most demanded residence-by-investment programmes based on customer request statistics from July to September 2022. The Greek, Portuguese and Latvian “golden visas” turned out to be the top-3 investment choices.
I should warn you, my deal took place during a time of rapid change, not only in foreign policy and economics, but also in my personal life. Over the past 6 months, I have managed to do the following: decide against buying an apartment in Turkey; change my mind and buy it under the influence of external circumstances; change my plans for this apartment; get a job in another country (not Turkey).
The UAE offers a programme of getting UAE residency (a long-term visa) by investment. The UAE programme has its specifics, allows for investment options, and imposes certain criteria on eligible investors in 2023.
Vladimir recites how he and his wife have managed to pass under the old rules of Turkish citizenship by investment programme at the very last moment before the minimum threshold has been increased from 250,000 to 400,000 US dollars.
This article provides an overview of the property market in Dubai for investment purposes. In particular, Tranio will explain about the legal framework for foreign investment and the role of national regulatory arms, as well as discuss main investment schemes, the potential yields and tax rates in the Dubai real estate market.
Initially, Maria and Arthur viewed Dubai only as one of possible locations where they could invest in real estate and earn high yields.
In April, at the start of sales in a boarding house under construction in Alanya, Tranio's clients and employees bought several apartments in the 50,000–60,000 euro price range with a rental yield of 7% per annum in euro.
Cross-border property investors ramped up to or surpassed the pre-COVID-19 level of activity in most countries by the end of 2021.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are two of the UAE’s largest cities that are the most popular among international investors. In general, Dubai is more attractive for expats who account for about 85% of its population. Abu Dhabi, in its turn, is more often сhosen for property investment by Emirati nationals and those from the neighbouring Gulf countries.
Dubai is the capital of the eponymous emirate, the largest of the seven emirates of the country in terms of population. The city is home to 3.5 million people. Notably, about 85% of Dubai’s residents are expats.
In early 2022, Tranio was approached by Denis, an entrepreneur from Moscow, who wanted to invest in real estate in Dubai. Denis made a decision fast and closed the deal remotely in the shortest possible time. Now he is applying for a residence permit in the UAE.
In March 2022, Sanzhar, a finance expert from Kazakhstan, invested in overseas property for the first time. Initially, he looked towards European markets but opted for a property in the UAE. In an interview given to our editorial team, Sanzhar shared his experience of property hunting in Dubai during the rush of demand and explained the roles of Tranio’s manager and partners.
Passport holders of the USA, UK, Japan and other 17 countries are entitled to a 30-day visa-free stay in the UAE. Citizens of 53 countries, including France, Spain and Germany, may enter the UAE without a visa and remain there for up to 90 days. For a longer stay, you have to apply for a residence permit, which is called a resident visa in the Emirates.
There is an unusual situation in the Athens property market where investment flats are more profitable for long-term rentals than short-term ones. Here is why.