Overseas property articles

According to new international surveys, a significant number of people in developed countries are seriously considering moving abroad in search of a better balance between cost and quality of life; The main question for many is no longer whether to move, but how to choose the right destination; We have translated Forbes material on this topic for you.

In which foreign countries did housing prices rise, and in which did they stagnate? Where were foreigners most active? Which domestic legislative innovations fueled international demand, and which ones did the opposite? And, of course, what are the prospects for 2026? We tell you in our final material, prepared jointly with experts from Russian-speaking agencies around the world.

If you have a desire to settle in your house in nature somewhere in the south, raise goats, go to the forest for mushrooms, make jam from peaches and figs and travel to the sea and mountains equally often, Bulgaria is one of the most suitable places; We understand what the market offers us today, there is are there decent budget options for which it used to be famous, and what foreigners should keep in mind?

A year after the adoption of the law in the TRNC prohibiting foreigners from owning more than one property, the authorities came to their senses and relaxed restrictions, and also made a number of concessions in favor of home buyers from abroad; discussed the situation in detail with experts who have been working in the Northern Cyprus market for many years.

Penthouses have long been strongly associated with the elite segment of real estate, but in different markets this word does not always mean the same thing; We understand what are the features of this type of housing in Thailand, the UAE, Cyprus and other countries, and how not to make a mistake with the choice.

Over the past few years, the Greek housing market has accelerated like sirtaki, but since the second quarter of 2024, its growth rate has slowed down slightly; What is the current picture with sales and prices? Should investors be afraid of the limitations of short-term rentals? What's going on with the golden visa and the digital nomad visa? We discussed it with experts from experienced Russian-speaking real estate agencies.

Spain has recently given rise to positive expectations, fears, and heated discussions – what are the statements of the country's prime minister about a possible ban on the sale of real estate to foreigners and laws on restrictions on short-term rentals in some municipalities; What is hidden behind the big phrases and initiatives, and how all this hype affects the market. We discussed it with our experts from major Russian-speaking real estate agencies.

The beginning of the new year is a good time to set ambitious goals, for example, to realize the dream of living abroad; CNN Travel has published a selection of destinations where foreigners especially like to live and work; We have prepared a translation of this material.

Skiing is considered a hobby of quite wealthy people; however, fortunately, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of affordable destinations with excellent slopes in Europe; Time Out has prepared a selection of relatively inexpensive places for winter holidays.

What was 2024 like in the foreign housing markets? Which destinations did Russian-speaking buyers prefer? What are the general trends? Has demand been growing? How did the prices of apartments and houses behave? And most importantly, what can we expect from 2025? We will tell you in the material prepared jointly with real estate experts in different countries.