Financing
UAE Property Financing for Overseas Buyers: Mortgages and Payment Plans
Overseas investors can access UAE property through bank mortgages or developer payment plans, but the terms for non-residents differ materially from those available to UAE residents. This guide explains the key financing routes, costs, and currency considerations.
Read guide →Financing · ThailandThailand Property Financing for Foreign Buyers
Standard Thai bank mortgages are not available to foreign nationals. However, several legitimate financing routes exist — including developer instalment plans, specialist offshore lenders, and properly structured foreign-currency transfers. Understanding each option before you commit capital is essential.
Read guide →Financing · SpainSpain Mortgages for Non-Resident Buyers
Unlike Thailand, Spain's banking sector does extend mortgage finance to non-resident foreign buyers, though on more conservative terms than for residents. Loan-to-value limits are lower, documentation requirements are more demanding, and the total cost of a Spanish property transaction — mortgage or cash — is significant.
Read guide →Financing · GreeceGreece Mortgages for Overseas Buyers: What International Investors Need to Know
Greek banks do offer mortgage products to non-resident buyers, but availability is limited, loan-to-value ratios are conservative, and the documentation requirements are substantial. Most international purchases in Greece are completed in cash. This guide explains what is available, what to expect, and how to plan your financing before you commit to a property.
Read guide →Financing · EgyptEgypt Property Payment Plans and Financing for Foreign Buyers
Egypt's property market is defined by long developer payment plans rather than bank mortgages. Foreign buyers can access instalment plans of up to eight to ten years on some developments, but currency risk — including the history of Egyptian pound devaluation — must be understood clearly before committing.
Read guide →Financing · CyprusCyprus Mortgages for Overseas Buyers: Financing Your Property Investment
Cyprus offers a more accessible mortgage market for non-resident buyers than many Mediterranean destinations, with some banks actively lending to international investors at loan-to-value ratios of around 60–70%. This guide covers what non-resident buyers can expect from the Cyprus mortgage process, what documentation is required, and how to plan your total acquisition budget.
Read guide →Financing · Bali, IndonesiaBali Property Financing and Payment Structures for Foreign Buyers
The Bali property market runs almost entirely on cash and developer instalment plans for foreign buyers. Understanding payment structures, currency considerations, and the role of ownership vehicles is essential before you commit to any purchase.
Read guide →Financing · United KingdomUK Buy-to-Let Mortgages for Overseas Investors
UK buy-to-let mortgage finance is accessible to overseas investors, but the non-resident and expat market is distinct from the mainstream domestic market — with higher deposit requirements, specialist lenders, and currency risk considerations that domestic borrowers do not face.
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