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The budget is compared with the lowest 'from' price in our catalog. Markets without listed prices are shown at any budget - options available on request.
Projects in the catalog: 55Cyprus
Limassol, Paphos, Nicosia
Transactions, January-September 2026: 14,969 (+14%) · Department of Lands and Surveys
Projects in the catalog: 46Bali
Canggu, Uluwatu, Ubud
Foreign tourists, 2025: 6,948,754 · Disparda Bali
Projects in the catalog: 19Greece
Athens, Piraeus, the Athenian Riviera
Apartment prices, Q1 2026: +5.7% year on year (2025: +8.1%) · Bank of Greece
Projects in the catalog: 10Thailand
Phuket, Bangkok, Koh Samui
Foreign condo transfers, H1 2026: 6,533 units (-8.8%) · Thairath / REIC
Projects in the catalog: 11Georgia
Tbilisi, Batumi
Home prices, Tbilisi: +4.9% year over year · Geostat
| Market | What's available | Ownership | Main risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus Limassol, Paphos, Nicosia | Projects in the catalog: 55 · Projects in the catalog from €142,000 | Yes | 19% VAT is added to the property developer's price (5% applies only to a primary residence, subject to conditions). Supply of properties from developers is increasing. |
| Bali Canggu, Uluwatu, Ubud | Projects in the catalog: 46 · Projects in the catalog from Rp 1,690,000,000 | No | Gap between advertised and independently estimated yields; taxes on nightly rentals. |
| Greece Athens, Piraeus, the Athenian Riviera | Projects in the catalog: 19 · Price on request | Yes | Proposed 15% tax for non-EU buyers from 2027; short-term rentals are prohibited for Golden Visa properties. |
| Thailand Phuket, Bangkok, Koh Samui | Projects in the catalog: 10 · Price on request | Condominiums: yes, within the 49% quota | No mandatory escrow during construction; daily rentals are prohibited without a license. |
| Georgia Tbilisi, Batumi | Projects in the catalog: 11 · from $62,660 | Yes | No escrow during construction; 87,000 apartments under construction in Tbilisi. |
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Knowledge base
Georgia
- Buying Off-Plan Without Escrow - How to Reduce Your RiskRisks · 4 min
- 5% Rental Tax and Real Returns in Tbilisi and BatumiReturns · 4 min
Cyprus
- 19% VAT and Its Impact on Rental YieldsTaxes · 4 min
- How Much Does a Purchase Cost Beyond the Price?Buying · 4 min
Greece
- 15% tax for non-EU buyers - what we know as of November 2026Taxes · 4 min
- Golden Visa - thresholds by area and what has changedResidence permits · 4 min
Market comparison
Data is current as of the verification date shown on each country page. For information only, not a recommendation.
| Cyprus | Bali | Greece | Thailand | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costs on top of the purchase price | 19% VAT5% - for a primary residence | 5% + effectively 11% VAT12% VAT rate, effectively 11% - if not included in the price | from 3.7%3.09% tax + notary fees, VAT extra | up to 2%2% fee, split by agreement | 150 GELno transfer tax |
| Is full ownership (perpetual ownership of the property) available? | Yesnon-EU buyers: permit, up to 2 properties | NoHak Pakai, HGB, long-term lease | Yes | Condominiums: yes, within the 49% quotaland - available only on leases of up to 30 years | Yesapartments with no restrictions |
| Annual expenses | No property taxmaintenance charges only | PBB-P2rate shown on the Bapenda statement | ENFIAannual property tax | up to 0.3%+ building maintenance | 0.05-1%property tax based on household income |
| Rental yield | 5.14%Countrywide · GPG, 2026 | 4.24%average · GPG, 2026 | ≈4.2%Athens · euro2day, 2026 | no datanightly rentals - licensed properties only | 8.9%Tbilisi · Galt & Taggart, 2026 |
| Tax on sale | 20%on gains, deductions available | 2.5-5%5% - for non-residents | no data | no data | 0%if held for more than 2 years |
| Residence permit through purchase | from €300 000Permanent residence; + VAT and income of €50 000 | not tied to a purchaseSecond Home Visa for up to 5 years | from €400,000Golden Visa; €800,000 in Attica | no data | above $150,000by valuation, from 1 Mar 2026 |
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Gross yield, based on independent estimates: Galt & Taggart · euro2day · Global Property Guide · Global Property Guide. checked
Which option suits whom
Cyprus
Suitable
- EU jurisdiction and permanent residence through buying property from a developer
- Planning to rent long-term and live in Cyprus
Not suitable
- Expecting a high rental yield
- Budget below €300,000 when seeking permanent residence
Bali
Suitable
- Buying for short-term rental with a realistic occupancy model
- Willingness to use a long-term lease or a PT PMA structure
Not suitable
- Full ownership of land (perpetual ownership) is required
- Yield based on the developer's advertising
Greece
Suitable
- EU residence permit through a Golden Visa
- Long-term rental in Athens
Not suitable
- Short-term rental of a Golden Visa property
- A transaction without timing flexibility before 1 Jul 2027 for non-EU buyers
Thailand
Suitable
- Buying an apartment to live in or rent long-term
- Willing to work with a licensed operator for nightly rentals
Not suitable
- You need to own land or a villa outright
- Your strategy depends on nightly rentals without a license
Georgia
Suitable
- Minimal upfront costs
- High gross yield from long-term rentals
Not suitable
- Legal protection for construction-stage payments is essential
- Expecting a quick resale
Can you buy remotely?
In brief: you can complete a purchase remotely in all our markets using a power of attorney. Usually, one step still requires you to be there in person: signing the power of attorney at a notary's office or consulate in your country.
Cyprus
Yes. A special power of attorney can be granted to a lawyer in Cyprus, who can sign and register the contract with the Department of Lands and Surveys, apply for Comm.145 permission (if you are not from the EU), and accept the transfer of title (Kleanthous & Platis). The power of attorney is signed before a notary in your country and apostilled, or signed at a Cyprus consulate (Zeno Legal).
Important: For permanent residence, you must visit in person to provide biometrics in Cyprus (Murblz).
Bali
Yes, without flying in - by granting a limited power of attorney (kuasa khusus) to a representative. However, someone must appear in person before a notary/PPAT: notary law requires the party and two witnesses to be physically present, and a video call does not replace signing in person (A&J Real Estate).
Important: The power of attorney must relate to a specific transaction and property; a so-called "absolute" power of attorney must be rejected by the PPAT (PP 24/1997, Art. 39). Nominee arrangements are prohibited.
Greece
Yes. A lawyer acting under a power of attorney can obtain a tax number (AFM), open a bank account, sign the contract before a notary, and register the transaction with the Land Registry (GreekProps, ExpatLaw). You must sign the power of attorney in person, either at a Greek consulate or before a notary, with an apostille and a Greek translation.
Important: The bank may also ask the buyer to join a video call when opening the account (GreekProps).
Thailand
Yes. A representative acting under a power of attorney can register the title transfer at the Land Department. The official requirements include the power of attorney and the representative's documents (thailand.go.th). Land offices require their prescribed power of attorney form, signed abroad and certified (NYC Legal).
Important: Payment for a condominium must arrive from abroad in foreign currency, with the purpose of the transfer stated. The bank issues a Foreign Currency Transaction Form as proof. Without it, the unit cannot be registered in a foreigner's name (thailand.go.th).
Georgia
Yes. A representative acting under a notarised power of attorney can sign the contract and register ownership in the Public Registry. A power of attorney issued abroad must be notarised and apostilled, or issued at a Georgian consulate, and accompanied by a notarised translation into Georgian (Residence Estate, CG Agency).
Important: Since October 2023, a power of attorney issued abroad must be notarised - a simple written authorisation is not accepted (CG Agency).
This is general information, not legal advice. Have a lawyer or notary in the country where you are buying confirm the power of attorney form, translation and apostille before you transfer any money.
You transfer the funds for the property to the developer or into an escrow account under the contract - never to an agency.
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