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Buying GuidesCosta Blanca vs Costa del Sol: Where Should You Buy in Spain?
Spain's two busiest buyer coasts suit very different people. We compare prices, character, climate, access and rentals, then give straight verdicts for retirees, families, investors and luxury buyers.
Buying GuidesProperty Taxes in Portugal: IMT, IMI, AIMI and Stamp Duty Explained
IMT and stamp duty when you buy, IMI every year you own, AIMI above €600,000 and capital gains when you sell: a walk through Portuguese property taxes, with a worked €300,000 Algarve example.
Buying GuidesHow to Buy Property in Montenegro: Process, Taxes and Residency
Foreigners buy freehold in Montenegro and titles register in weeks, but since 2024 the transfer tax is progressive, not the flat 3% old guides still quote. The full process, the real costs and the residence permit route.
Visas & ResidencyGreece Golden Visa in 2026: Price Tiers, Rules and Costs
Since September 2024 the Greece golden visa costs €800,000, €400,000 or €250,000 depending on location and property type. Here are the current rules, fees and limits, checked September 2026.
Visas & ResidencyTurkish Citizenship by Property Investment: The $400,000 Route
Turkey's $400,000 property route is the most used citizenship-by-investment programme on earth. Here's how the valuation rule, the DAB currency document and the three-year tapu hold really work, plus the risks the sales brochures leave out.
Buying GuidesTaxes on Buying Property in Spain: ITP, IVA, AJD and What Comes After
ITP, IVA, AJD, annual IBI, the imputed income return and the 3% retention: every Spanish property tax explained stage by stage, with a €300,000 worked example showing how much the region changes the bill.
Buying GuidesLisbon vs Porto vs the Algarve: Where to Buy in Portugal
Capital liquidity in Lisbon, better value in Porto, holiday income on the Algarve. An honest comparison of Portugal's main markets, plus the value regions most shortlists miss.
Visas & ResidencyThailand golden visa: what actually exists in 2026
Thailand has no official golden visa. What people mean by it (Thailand Privilege, the 10-year LTR, the retirement visa), with prices checked in September 2026 and the few cases where property counts.
Buying GuidesHow to Buy Property in Greece as a Foreigner
Greece barely restricts foreign buyers, but its titles, permits and half-finished cadastre reward the careful ones. The full process explained: AFM, lawyer, due diligence, notary deed, taxes and what it all costs.
Buying GuidesHow to Buy Property in Turkey: TAPU, Process and Costs
Turkey transfers property titles in a single day, but the two to four weeks before that appointment decide whether you buy safely. The full route for foreign buyers: tapu checks, the tax number, the valuation report, the lira conversion rule and every cost along the way.
Buying GuidesHow to Buy Property in Spain as a Foreigner: NIE, Notary and Every Step Between
Spain lets foreigners buy freely, but the paperwork follows a strict order: NIE first, then bank account, arras deposit, notary and Land Registry. Here's every step, what it costs, and the residency rule that changed in 2025.
Visas & ResidencyMoving to Portugal: D7 and Digital Nomad Visas After the Golden Visa
Portugal's property golden visa closed in October 2023. The D7 and D8 visas are what actually work now: modest income requirements, a real move, and a five-year road to permanent residency. Here's how both routes work in practice.