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Advice, experience and news from the overseas property market.
17 August 2026
Buying Property in Thailand: Process, Taxes, and What to Watch Out For
You can own a flat in Thailand directly in your name — if you know the 49% quota rule. The buying process, taxes, rental, and risks explained clearly in one place.
17 August 2026
Buying Property in Oman: Freehold, Taxes and Residence
Full ownership in ITC resorts, entry costs approximately 3–4% (for new builds from developer plus possible 5% VAT on first sale if not included in price) and residence visa for the whole family. A practical guide to buying in Oman.
17 August 2026
Buying Property in Italy: Process, Taxes and What to Watch Out For
Sardinia through a buyer's eyes: taxes calculated from cadastral value, protection of deposits when buying off-plan, and tax-free sale after 5 years of ownership.
17 August 2026
Buying Property in Hungary: Process, Taxes and What to Watch Out For
A flat in Budapest without annual property tax? How the purchase works through a lawyer, how much you pay to the state, and why you should be careful with Airbnb.
17 August 2026
Buying Property in Croatia: Process, Taxes and Rental
Croatia is in the EU, Schengen and eurozone — Slovaks and Czechs buy under the same conditions as locals. An overview of the process, taxes, rental and risks at a glance.
17 August 2026
Buying Property in Georgia: Low Taxes and Fast Transfer
Transfer in a few days, transaction costs around 1% or less and rental tax 5%. What Slovaks and Czechs need to know before buying an apartment in Georgia.
17 August 2026
Buying Property in Spain: Process, Taxes and Risks
How a Slovak or Czech person buys on Costa del Sol: NIE, deposit agreement, purchase taxes and annual costs. A practical guide through the entire purchase process.
17 August 2026
Buying Real Estate in Egypt: Process, Taxes, and What to Watch Out For
Freehold by the Red Sea, residency from 50,000 USD and low annual costs. A practical guide to buying an apartment in Hurghada and Sahl Hasheesh.
17 August 2026
Buying Real Estate in the Dominican Republic: Process and Taxes
Full ownership with just a passport, tax savings through CONFOTUR and rental without license. What to know before buying in Punta Cana or Cabarete.
17 August 2026
Buying Property in Bulgaria: Process, Taxes and What to Watch Out For
Bulgaria uses the euro and is part of Schengen. How does buying an apartment by the sea work, how much do taxes cost and why is Act 16 key — a practical guide.
17 August 2026
Buying Property in Albania: Process, Taxes and What to Watch Out For
Full ownership of an apartment in your name and residency through property purchase. How to buy safely in Albania — process, taxes, costs and risks at a glance.
17 August 2026
Buying Property in Dubai and UAE: Process, Taxes and Visas
No annual property tax, rental income without tax and purchase from abroad. How to safely buy in Dubai and Abu Dhabi — process, fees, returns and visas clearly explained.
17 August 2026
Buying Property in Turkey: Process, Taxes and What to Watch Out For
TAPU, DAB confirmation, purchase costs 5–8% plus residency rules and Airbnb. A practical guide to buying property in Turkey for Slovaks and Czechs.