Buying Guide

Foreign property buyers may qualify for a UAE Golden Visa with one or several properties worth at least AED 2 million in total. Eligible off-plan units and mortgage-financed homes may also count. The purchase price alone does not establish eligibility. Authorities consider registered ownership, recognised property value and, where relevant, payments already...

An apartment in Turkey advertised as 120 m² does not necessarily offer 120 m² of interior space. Property listings may use net area or different gross measurements, some of which include annexes and a share of communal building areas. Without understanding these distinctions, buyers may compare properties that offer significantly different amounts of living...

New-Build vs Resale Property in Spain Choosing between a new-build and a resale property in Spain affects purchase timing, legal checks, condition, choice and later costs. What Is the Difference Between New-Build and Resale Property in Spain? What Is Considered a New-Build Property? For this comparison, a new-build property is purchased directly from the dev...

In short: A property’s price in Turkey should not be judged by the average of the city or asking prices alone. The most reliable approach is to compare similar properties in the same micro-location or neighborhood, use a consistent price-per-square-meter basis and then account for differences such as view, floor, building quality, facilities and resale deman...

How Foreign Buyers Can Pay for Property in Turkey Foreign buyers need to arrange the payment and currency conversion before the title deed transfer. The main document is the Döviz Alım Belgesi (DAB) (Foreign Exchange Purchase Certificate). From 1 October 2026, Turkey’s Secure Payment System will also apply to property sale payments made in cash, by bank tran...