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In which countries in 2026 it is still possible to obtain a residence permit when buying real estate
If I purchase an apartment in a foreign country, will I be able to become a resident in this way? In most countries, no, buying real estate is not considered a sufficient reason, but there are some jurisdictions where this is possible and special visa programs for investors in square meters are still in effect.
13.07.2026
The attempt to understand the terminology of real estate types turned into almost a detective story: it turned out that some foreign words, having got into other languages, radically changed their meanings and context of use.
24.03.2026
In 2026, the portal celebrates its 15th anniversary! The world has changed, and we have changed with it: we have updated our design multiple times (including very recently, for this milestone anniversary!), added useful tools for partners and users, and overall become more modern and technologically advanced; In this article, we have gathered the most frequent questions from advertisers and prepared detailed answers.
17.03.2026
Long–term rental of real estate in Dubai is not an easy passive income, but a full-fledged asset management in a strictly regulated legal environment; In order for the business to be profitable and safe, it is necessary to understand the local specifics: you will not raise the fee when you want, you will not evict the tenant, if anything happens; We tell you in detail about all the nuances.
03.02.2026
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.
16.12.2025
Hundreds of apartments and villas on the HomesOverseas portal are located within walking distance of the Blue Flag beaches; We will show you some of these objects and at the same time tell you more about the award.
25.11.2025
The process, which is commonly called "flipping" by dry Anglicism, can be summarized using fairy–tale metaphors: we find an apartment in a depressing or simply unimportant state, see an "enchanted princess" in it, achieve amazing transformations with a wave of a magic card - and hand it over to the admiring "prince", receiving not only satisfaction from creation, but also the profit.
07.10.2025
The Dubai rental market is diverse – it's quite easy to find apartments or villas for different budgets – and it's well regulated – the tenant's rights are reliably protected, but there are a lot of subtleties and local peculiarities.
23.09.2025
This year, like the previous few, is more associated with the word "restrictions" than with the word "opportunities"; Restrictions relate, among other things, to the banking sector, so what kind of mortgage is there? This reasoning is logical, but not entirely correct – in some countries, Russians, even if they are not residents, can still take out a mortgage, although there are a lot of nuances.
26.08.2025
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.
10.06.2025
