buying property

Costa Rica – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are entitled to purchase and hold property in Costa Rica on essentially the same basis as local citizens — no special permit, residency status, or visa category is required. The primary restriction concerns beachfront land falling within the

Croatia – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are legally permitted to purchase property in Croatia, though the rules governing eligibility vary according to nationality. Citizens of EU, EEA, and Swiss member states enjoy essentially the same acquisition rights as Croatian nationals. Those from countries outside

China – Buying Property

Non-Chinese citizens are permitted to purchase residential property in China under Chinese law, but the market operates under considerably stricter controls than most other countries. Prospective buyers must generally have resided, worked, or studied in China for a minimum of

Colombia – Buying Property

Foreigners are entitled to purchase property in Colombia on exactly the same legal basis as Colombian nationals, with no restrictions based on nationality or residency. The vast majority of purchases require no special government approval, though properties in border zones

Chile – Buying Property

In Chile, foreign nationals enjoy virtually identical property rights to those of Chilean citizens — no special permit, visa, or minimum investment threshold is required for the overwhelming majority of purchases. The essential practical step is securing a Chilean tax

Caymans – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are free to purchase real estate in the Cayman Islands without facing any restrictions — there are no caps on foreign ownership, no minimum investment requirements for standard transactions, and no obligation to build on land within any

Canada – Buying Property

Canada maintains a far-reaching restriction on residential real estate purchases by foreign nationals: the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act bars the majority of non-citizens and non-permanent residents from acquiring homes in Census Metropolitan Areas and

Brunei – Buying Property

Non-citizens are barred from holding freehold land in Brunei — leasehold and strata-title arrangements are the only pathways available to foreign buyers, as established under the Land Code (Amendment) Order 2025. The property market itself is compact, heavily shaped by

Bulgaria – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are permitted to purchase property in Bulgaria, though the rules governing ownership vary according to both the buyer’s nationality and the category of real estate in question. Citizens of EU and EEA member states enjoy rights broadly equivalent

Brazil – Buying Property

International buyers are legally entitled to purchase and hold property throughout Brazil, and the country’s real estate market is comparatively open to foreign participation. Urban residential and commercial properties can be acquired without nationality-based limitations. The two core requirements are