Greece Golden Visa: How Renovation Projects Open €250,000 Entry Route
While most Greek cities now require €800,000 investment, renovation projects still offer Golden Visa access from €250,000 with strong rental yields.
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While most Greek cities now require €800,000 investment, renovation projects still offer Golden Visa access from €250,000 with strong rental yields.
2024 has been a busy year for Golden Visa programmes. Portugal has hinted at including Bitcoin as an investment option, with Spain considering a raft of changes. Now, St Kitts and Nevis has announced three major changes (and a small one ) to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) scheme. Off the back of plummeting demand, the Caribbean nation has already gazetted the changes meant to relax the conditions for obtaining residency by foreign investors. Here's what you need to know. Why the...
Property loan notes have gained traction among investors looking for alternatives to traditional real estate investments. As the European property market continues to recover, retirees and expats are looking for ways to invest their funds. Let's talk about the outlook of the property loan notes in Europe. First up - What are property loan notes? Property loan notes are debt instruments issued by property developers or companies. They offer investors a fixed return over a set period,...
The Golden Visa scheme in Spain has been under scrutiny for years. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez proposed shutting down the programme altogether. Even though it gained support from the Spanish Council of Ministers, discussions around abolishing the golden visa only started in July. The Spanish Congress is slated to consider abolishing it in September. But it's not too late to obtain Spanish residency (and possibly citizenship) by investment. Today, we cover why, when, and...
As an expat investor, you may have come across property loan notes as a potential investment opportunity. But what exactly are they, and which type - guaranteed or unsecured - is the better choice? Let's break it down. What are Property Loan Notes? Property loan notes are a way for developers to raise capital for real estate projects. They issue notes (essentially corporate bonds) and use the funds raised to finance construction or purchase of property. Investors receive set interest...
Portugal and Spain both operate popular Golden Visa schemes allowing wealthy investors to obtain residency (and potentially citizenship) through investment. But which programme best suits your needs? Let's break down the key differences. Investment Requirements The Portuguese Golden Visa has a lower minimum investment threshold of €250,000 for contribution to national, art, or cultural heritage preservation or restoration. As of October 2023, the programme no longer accepts real estate...