Residency vs citizenship: key differences

Ready to relocate or apply for a visa somewhere exciting in 2025 but unsure of the difference between residency and citizenship and what suits your situation? There is also the matter of tax residency to think about – get that wrong and you could face hefty financial...

Cyprus or Greece: which country offers the best golden visa?

Golden visas in Europe are getting rarer, with Cyprus and Greece offering two of the last affordable options. But how can you choose between the two? Both permit real estate as well as financial investment options. Each combines glorious Mediterranean lifestyles with...

What you need to know before buying property in Dubai

One of the world’s fastest growing cities, Dubai is the hotshot destination of the Middle East with aspirations to be a top three global city for quality of living and commerce. There are many reasons to considering buying property in Dubai. For instance, the city’s...

EU golden visas: your fund investment options

Golden visas giving non-EU citizens residency status in Europe are being gradually squeezed. Buying real estate to qualify is no longer acceptable in some countries while others are quietly raising the required price thresholds.  But don’t think not having residential...

3 key points to consider when buying property in Malta

Appealing tax and residency programmes, international business cachet and a balmy year-round climate, Mediterranean bijou Malta has plenty to shout about. Non-EU citizens in search of a second home and/or flexible residency platform in Europe would be foolish not to...