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Daily analysis on the Thailand and global property markets.

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Europe's Golden Visa Shutdown: Where Residency-by-Investment Buyers Are Looking Now

As Spain, Malta and other EU countries close their property-linked golden visas, investors chasing residency through real estate are widening their search. Thailand's LTR visa and 3-million-baht property route are emerging as practical alternatives — here's how they compare.

7/26/2026

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Australia's Foreign Buyer Ban Now Runs to 2029 — Where Does That Leave Buyers?

Canberra has extended its ban on foreign purchases of established homes to 30 June 2029, locking overseas buyers out of the resale market for another two-plus years. For property investors who had Sydney or Melbourne on their shortlist, the door just got harder to open — and freehold-friendly markets like Thailand's condo sector are picking up the conversation.

7/25/2026