buying property

Belize – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are free to purchase and hold property in Belize on exactly the same terms as Belizean citizens, with no requirement for special permits or a local co-owner. Available properties range from budget-friendly inland lots to multi-million-dollar beachfront estates.

Barbados – Buying Property

Overseas nationals may acquire property in Barbados without restriction — no special permits are required, and international purchasers hold the same ownership rights as Barbadian citizens. The sole administrative step is registering purchase funds with the Central Bank Exchange Control

Belgium – Buying Property

Foreign nationals encounter no legal barriers when purchasing property in Belgium — every nationality is afforded the same acquisition rights as Belgian citizens, with no residency prerequisite, no nationality quotas, and no requirement for special government authorisation. The notary-centred process

Bahrain – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are legally permitted to purchase property in Bahrain, though only within government-approved freehold zones. No residency is required prior to buying, no local partner arrangement is necessary, and the vast majority of nationalities encounter no country-specific barriers. Bahrain

Bahamas – Buying Property

Foreign nationals face very few barriers when purchasing real estate in the Bahamas — personal-use residential properties under two acres require no prior government approval, only a simple registration process under the International Persons Landholding Act. The market ranges from

Australia – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are permitted to purchase property in Australia, but the process is subject to strict oversight. Every foreign buyer must obtain approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) before completing any acquisition. Since April 2025, non-residents have been

Austria – Buying Property

Austria welcomes foreign property buyers, but the ease of purchase depends considerably on your nationality and the specific region you have in mind. Citizens of EU and EEA countries have the same purchasing rights as Austrians, whereas buyers from outside

Argentina – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are free to purchase and hold most categories of real estate in Argentina — including city apartments, residential houses, and commercial premises — enjoying broadly the same rights as Argentine nationals. No residency is required to buy, but

Andorra – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are legally permitted to purchase property in Andorra, though the market is governed by significant and rapidly evolving regulations. Non-residents must secure prior government authorisation before any transaction can proceed, and since 2024 have been liable for a