Regulatory & Legal Context
Cyprus: Life, VAT, Transfer Fees and Residency Realities
Cyprus offers year‑round Mediterranean life, but VAT, transfer fees and residency rules materially change costs and timing—prepare with local legal and tax advice.
FAFreja Andersen1/11/2026
Regulatory & Legal Context
France: Live the Life, Respect the Rules
Fall in love with France’s daily life—then close with confidence: current INSEE trends, tax realities and five clear pre‑purchase steps for international buyers.
Regulatory & Legal Context
Croatia: Lifestyle First, Then the Legal Fine Print
Croatia’s charm is experiential — but recent reciprocity rules and 2024–25 tax reforms change the cost and timing of ownership. Plan for ministry consent, transfer taxes and seasonal use.
EBEdward Blackwood1/2/2026
Regulatory & Legal Context
Croatia: Life, Tax Bands and Reciprocity — A Buyer’s Reality
Croatia’s coastal romance hides critical tax and reciprocity rules. Understand municipality property tax, transfer‑tax vs VAT, and approval timelines to buy with confidence.
FAFreja Andersen12/26/2025
Regulatory & Legal Context
Croatia: From Sea‑View Dreams to Regulatory Reality
Croatia’s charm meets new rules: plan for reciprocity approvals, transfer and local property taxes, and tighter short‑term rental controls before you buy.
SvdMSophie van der Meer12/23/2025
Regulatory & Legal Context
France: Where lifestyle meets transfer taxes
Fall in love with French streets and markets — then budget department transfer taxes, notaire fees, and non‑resident capital‑gains rules that reshape true cost and timing.
FAFreja Andersen12/18/2025
Regulatory & Legal Context
Cyprus: Street‑Level Life and Legal Checklist
Cyprus offers sunlit, lived-in Mediterranean life — but prudent buyers pair seasonal visits with title checks, local counsel, and district-level market data before buying.
SvdMSophie van der Meer12/17/2025
Regulatory & Legal Context
Cyprus: Sunlit Life, Tax Truths and Residency Reality
Cyprus offers sunlit everyday life, but VAT, transfer-fee distinctions and the end of ‘golden passports’ materially change budgets and residency expectations.
EBEdward Blackwood12/7/2025