Buying property abroad: guides

• North Cyprus

  Buying a home in North Cyprus: step by step

  From reservation to title deed: Council of Ministers approval, current ownership limits, contract registration and fees. Updated for Decree-Law 89/2026.

• Dubai

  Buying off-plan in Dubai

  Escrow accounts, Oqood registration, payment plans and handover: how your payments are protected off-plan, and what to check.

• Dubai

  Dubai Golden Visa: 10-year residency through property

  The AED 2 million total threshold, multiple properties, mortgaged and off-plan purchases, the fee and the 2-year investor visa.

• General

  Buying without visiting: a 12-point checklist

  Choosing a home by video call? Twelve questions about the property, the documents, the money and what comes after.

Our guides are general information, not legal or financial advice. Rules change; consult your lawyer and accountant before you decide.