buying property

Sweden – Buying Property

Sweden places no nationality-based restrictions or residency requirements on foreign nationals wishing to purchase and own property there. The Swedish real estate market ranks among the most accessible in all of Europe for international buyers. Purchasers are subject to a

South Korea – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are permitted to legally purchase and own property in South Korea, though the regulatory landscape shifted considerably in August 2025. Residential acquisitions in Seoul, most of Gyeonggi Province, and certain districts of Incheon now require advance government approval

Spain – Buying Property

Spain places no general legal barriers on foreign nationals seeking to purchase and hold real estate — your nationality and residency status are irrelevant to your right to buy. That said, all buyers from abroad must first secure a Spanish

Slovakia – Buying Property

International buyers can legally purchase most categories of real estate in Slovakia with comparatively few obstacles — citizens of EU member states have essentially the same acquisition rights as Slovak nationals, while those from outside the EU encounter certain restrictions

South Africa – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are free to purchase and own property in South Africa — the country imposes no nationality-based restrictions on buying residential or commercial real estate. Among African nations, South Africa stands out as one of the most accessible markets

Saudi Arabia – Buying Property

A landmark piece of legislation — Royal Decree M/14 — has opened the doors of Saudi Arabia’s property market to foreign nationals for the first time in the country’s modern history, taking effect in January 2026. Purchases are permitted within

Singapore – Buying Property

Singapore welcomes foreign property buyers, but the market operates under strict controls. Overseas nationals are generally limited to private condominiums and apartments, while landed homes — think detached bungalows and terrace houses — remain largely out of reach without special

Russia – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are legally permitted to purchase most categories of residential real estate in Russia — encompassing apartments, houses, and dachas — without holding citizenship or a residency permit. That said, meaningful restrictions exist concerning agricultural land, border zones, seaport

Romania – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are permitted to purchase property in Romania, though the rules differ considerably depending on whether you hold EU/EEA citizenship or come from outside the European Union. EU and EEA nationals enjoy the same ownership rights as Romanian citizens,

Qatar – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are permitted to purchase property in Qatar, though only within specially designated zones — 25 in total, nine of which grant full freehold ownership rights. Luxury and mid-range developments in Doha and the newly built city of Lusail