AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoForeign-Buyer Rules: Greece plans to raise the property purchase tax for buyers from outside the EU from 3% to 15% in July 2027, a move that could cool foreign investment. Dubai, by contrast, allows retirees aged 55 and over to qualify for a visa through property ownership worth at least AED1 million. Housing Pressure: Housing costs remain a flashpoint, with protests in Spain and Lagos’s housing shortfall reported at 3.3 million homes. Nigeria’s federal and state officials are calling for lower mortgage rates and longer repayment periods to improve access. Market Signals: The Philippine property slump is expected to extend into 2027, while private-equity investment in Indian real estate rose 23% to $2.7 billion in the first half of 2026. India’s branded-residences market is also forecast to expand sharply, driven by urban demand.
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