Guides
What to know before you buy property abroad.
Thailand 2026: what actually changed in the law, and what is just a headline
99-year leases, a 75% foreign quota. Sounds good, except none of it has been enacted. What actually applies in Thailand, what the Supreme Court struck down, and what to watch in company structures.
VAT on Cyprus property in 2026: when you pay 5% and when 19%
A new home in Cyprus carries either 5% or 19% VAT, and the difference on the same property runs to tens of thousands of euros. Who qualifies for the reduced rate, how the 10-year condition works, and what changes on 1 September 2026.
Off-plan: where your risk really sits between the first payment and the keys
Buying new-build abroad means paying in stages for a building that does not exist yet. How reservations, payment schedules and escrow work in Cyprus and Thailand, and how to recognise a project you should walk away from.
Northern Cyprus vs the Republic of Cyprus — what you are actually buying
One island, two legal orders. Which side of the line a property sits on decides whether your title deed means anything at all.
How we vet developers — and how to check them yourself
Company records, reviews, three references from previous buyers, and a recorded webinar. What we check, what it does not guarantee, and what you can verify on your own.