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Review acquisition costs, yields, ownership restrictions, rental rules and residence options across 20 markets.
Like-for-like acquisition costs
Buyer-cost benchmark
Estimated midpoint at the same illustrative €1 million resale price. This is a comparison tool, not a recommended investment amount.
Romania
€35k
Albania
€35k
Bulgaria
€45k
Slovakia
€50k
Poland
€60k
Czech Republic
€60k
Croatia
€60k
Montenegro
€60k
Cyprus
€65k
Hungary
€65k
UAE
€70k
France
€75k
Malta
€75k
Portugal
€80k
Greece
€80k
Spain
€110k
Italy
€110k
Austria
€110k
Germany
€115k
UK
€115k
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| Market | Typical market entry | Costs on €1m resale | Total capital for €1m | Foreign ownership | Typical buyer costs | Indicative gross yield | Short-term letting | Property-linked residence | Key watchpoint | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | €120k–€180k | €80k–€140k | €1.08m–€1.14m | Generally open | 8–14% | 4–7% | Restricted locally | No | Licensing and proposed tax changes | View full market guide → |
| Portugal | €120k–€180k | €60k–€100k | €1.06m–€1.10m | Generally open | 6–10% | 4–6% | Licensed; local limits | No | Licence transfer and tax changes | View full market guide → |
| France | €100k–€160k | €70k–€80k | €1.07m–€1.08m | Generally open | 7–8% resale | 3–5.5% | Heavily regulated locally | No | Energy rules and local caps | View full market guide → |
| Italy | €80k–€150k | €70k–€150k | €1.07m–€1.15m | Reciprocity may apply | 7–15% | 4–7% | Registration and local rules | No | Title, cadastral and heritage issues | View full market guide → |
| Malta | €174,274 AIP apartment | €60k–€90k | €1.06m–€1.09m | AIP permit may apply | 6–9% | 4–6% | MTA licence required | Programme only | Acquisition and use restrictions | View full market guide → |
| Greece | €100k–€160k | €60k–€100k | €1.06m–€1.10m | Border-area permission may apply | 6–10% | 4.4–6% | Registered; Athens limits | Yes | Golden Visa use restrictions | View full market guide → |
| Cyprus | €150k–€220k | €30k–€100k+ | €1.03m–€1.10m+ | Approval for many non-EU buyers | 3–10%+ | 4–6% | Registration required | Yes | Title deeds and planning compliance | View full market guide → |
| Bulgaria | €60k–€100k | €30k–€60k | €1.03m–€1.06m | Land restrictions for non-EU buyers | 3–6% | 4–7% | Tourism registration | No | Resort seasonality and maintenance | View full market guide → |
| Hungary | €80k–€130k | €50k–€80k | €1.05m–€1.08m | Non-EU permit generally required | 5–8% | 3.5–6% | Strong local controls | No | Budapest district restrictions | View full market guide → |
| Germany | €120k–€200k | €80k–€150k | €1.08m–€1.15m | Open to foreign buyers | 8–15% | 3–5% | Permit and local rules | No | Acquisition cost and rent regulation | View full market guide → |
| Poland | €80k–€130k | €40k–€80k | €1.04m–€1.08m | Permit may apply to non-EEA buyers | 4–8% | 5–7% | Local registration and rules | No | Permit scope and currency risk | View full market guide → |
| Czech Republic | €100k–€160k | €40k–€80k | €1.04m–€1.08m | Generally open | 4–8% | 3.5–5.5% | Municipal and building rules | No | High prices and local regulation | View full market guide → |
| Slovakia | €70k–€120k | €30k–€70k | €1.03m–€1.07m | Generally open; land exceptions | 3–7% | 4–6% | Registration and local rules | No | Liquidity and asset quality | View full market guide → |
| Austria | €150k–€250k | €90k–€130k | €1.09m–€1.13m | Third-country approval generally required | 9–13% | 2.5–4.5% | Provincial and local limits | No | Approval and regulated rents | View full market guide → |
| Romania | €70k–€120k | €20k–€50k | €1.02m–€1.05m | Non-EU land restrictions | 2–5% | 5–7% | Classification required | No | Earthquake and title risk | View full market guide → |
| Croatia | €100k–€170k | €40k–€80k | €1.04m–€1.08m | Reciprocity/approval may apply | 4–8% | 4–7% | Approval and building consent | Limited | Seasonality and consent rules | View full market guide → |
| Montenegro | €80k–€140k | €40k–€80k | €1.04m–€1.08m | Generally open; land exceptions | 4–8% | 4.5–7% | Registration required | From €150k tax-assessed value* | Coastal planning and legalisation | View full market guide → |
| Albania | €50k–€100k | €20k–€50k | €1.02m–€1.05m | Apartment ownership generally open | 2–5% | 5–8% | Business/tax compliance | No automatic route | Land title and development quality | View full market guide → |
| United Kingdom | €100k–€180k | €90k–€140k | €1.09m–€1.14m | Open to foreign buyers | 5–15%+ | 3–7%+ | Nation and city specific | No | Stamp duty and leasehold costs | View full market guide → |
| United Arab Emirates | €150k–€250k | €60k–€80k | €1.06m–€1.08m | Freehold only in designated areas | 6–8% | 5–8% | Holiday-home permit | Yes | Service charges and future supply | View full market guide → |
No markets match these filters.
The common-price example assumes an individual cash buyer purchasing a resale home and excludes financing, renovation and buyer-specific relief. Typical market entry is an editorial estimate for an investable apartment in a relevant rental market—not a legal minimum or nationwide floor price. Obtain independent legal and tax advice before committing.