Knowledge Base
What we have learned in practice, from the Emirates to London and from residency applications to the title deed. Written by the advisers who handle the transactions, not by a content team.
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September 27, 20267 min read
Greece has announced a five-fold rise in transfer tax for buyers from outside the EU and EEA. It is not law yet, and the date given is 1 July 2027.
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September 26, 20267 min read
Dubai's score on the UBS bubble index rose to 1.16. Real prices barely moved over the year; what changed was rent. That distinction is the whole story.
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September 21, 20267 min read
Emaar has proposed an extra AED 4.4 billion payout, subject to shareholder approval. The more useful question is what lets a developer afford one at all.
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