Property guides & investment insights

Legal frameworks, tax rules, buying processes and market intelligence โ€” written by editors on the ground.

12 guides
Dubai
Rental yield Market analysis

Dubai rental yields 2026: where the 7%+ deals still are

Which Dubai districts still deliver 7โ€“9% gross rental yield in 2026? JVC, Business Bay, and Emaar Beachfront lead โ€” Palm and Downtown lag.

๐Ÿ“… Jun 25, 2026 โฑ 8 min read
Dubai
Golden Visa UAE residency

Dubai Golden Visa via property: the 2026 investor pathway

AED 2M in property secures a 10-year renewable Golden Visa. Off-plan, mortgaged and joint-owned homes now all qualify โ€” here's how it works.

๐Ÿ“… Jun 11, 2026 โฑ 7 min read
Tulum
Market analysis Infrastructure

How Tulum's new airport is reshaping the property market

The Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport opened December 2023. Two years in, prices are up 18% and yields are shifting from short-let to long-let.

๐Ÿ“… Jun 2, 2026 โฑ 6 min read
Dubai
Payment plans Off-plan

Dubai off-plan payment plans decoded: 60/40, post-handover & escrow

Which developer payment plan minimises your capital lock-up? 60/40, 40/60, 10-year post-handover โ€” the pros and pitfalls of each.

๐Ÿ“… May 28, 2026 โฑ 9 min read
Phuket
Legal Foreign ownership

Foreign freehold in Phuket: what you can and can't own

Foreigners can own condos freehold in Phuket, but villa land requires a 30-year lease or a Thai company. Here's the real playbook.

๐Ÿ“… May 20, 2026 โฑ 8 min read
Bali
Buying guide Legal

How foreigners can legally buy property in Bali

Leasehold, freehold, PT PMA and hak pakai explained. Which ownership structure fits your investment goals?

๐Ÿ“… May 14, 2026 โฑ 8 min read
Tulum
Fideicomiso Legal

Tulum fideicomiso guide: how foreigners buy property in Mexico's restricted zone

Tulum sits in Mexico's coastal restricted zone. Foreigners buy via fideicomiso โ€” a bank trust that gives you 100% of the beneficial rights.

๐Ÿ“… May 8, 2026 โฑ 9 min read
Phuket
Branded residences Luxury

Phuket branded residences: which brands deliver on the premium?

Banyan Tree, Anantara, Six Senses, Rosewood โ€” do Phuket's branded residences justify the 25โ€“40% price premium? A yield-adjusted comparison.

๐Ÿ“… Apr 30, 2026 โฑ 7 min read
Dubai
Service charges Cost of ownership

Dubai service charges 2026: what you actually pay after handover

Service charges quietly eat 1.5โ€“3% of rental yield in Dubai. Here's how they're calculated, benchmarked, and how to spot a red flag.

๐Ÿ“… Apr 18, 2026 โฑ 6 min read
Bali
Rental yield Investment

Bali rental income: what to really expect in 2026

Real net yields by area โ€” Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu โ€” after fees, taxes and vacancy.

๐Ÿ“… Apr 2, 2026 โฑ 6 min read
Bali
Taxes Bali

Taxes for property owners in Indonesia โ€” a full breakdown

PPh, PBB, transfer tax and rental income declarations for foreign owners in Bali.

๐Ÿ“… Mar 20, 2026 โฑ 5 min read
Bali
Due diligence Off-plan

Off-plan Bali: the 12-point due-diligence checklist

How to verify permits, escrow, developer history and construction timelines before you wire a single dollar.

๐Ÿ“… Feb 11, 2026 โฑ 10 min read