Category Archives: Updates

I wrote an article back in June 2019 about the EUR 350,000 funds route being the next growth area for the Portuguese Golden Visa market. Back then, everybody was suspicious and thinking: ‘’What is Hakan saying?‘’

In reality, these were predictions based on experience. We are not from Portugal, but we have been managing investments for the last 20 years in multiple markets and have been noticing a pattern. Any FDI program based on citizenship and residency starts with real estate because it’s the low-hanging fruit. But then, after a couple of years, it opens the way to fund investments, real business investments creating jobs, and attracting capital into the capital markets.

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The European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) – the European Parliament’s in-house research department charged with providing objective analysis and background material for MEPs – last week published a 159-page study on investment migration programs in the EU that aimed to explore “possible legal bases on which the EU could act to address” IM programs.

Note that the report is not a policy document; it should not be interpreted as representing any official position within the European Parliament. It aims merely to assist MEPs in their work and has no legislative bearing in itself.

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Speaking to IMI in an exclusive interview, Les Khan – CEO of the Saint Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit – reveals never-before-published details about the CIU’s blacklisting practices: What types of discounting is permitted, what is not, what exactly it takes to get blacklisted, and how market participants can report illegal practices to get firms blacklisted.

See the 3-minute highlight reel below, or watch the full 32-minute interview in the IMI Club Members’ Lounge.

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During her visit to Malta this week to approve a COVID-19 economic recovery package, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, responded to a question from the press regarding her position on citizenship by investment in the country:

“We have been discussing the topic of the ‘golden passport’ and that it is of utmost importance to stop that procedure because we should not forget that the ‘golden passports’ enable, potentially, the person to have access to 27 member states in the European Union.”

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In 2019, we analyzed the database of the RCBI Company Directory to understand which investment migration programs are the most commonly offered among firms globally.

Since then, the number of companies registered in our database has more than tripled in size, from just over 300 to just under 1,000 today. That considerable expansion of the sample size warrants another look at which program destination countries feature the most frequently on RCBI company shelves.

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Whether for an investment or a lifestyle property, Greece has a real estate scene that offers different housing options for different needs. From residential apartments in historic Athens to luxury villas on the picturesque islands, the country offers many alternatives. 

 

 

Although the country’s real estate market has been dormant for too long, we expect that it’ll make a leap in the coming years. This presents a great opportunity for international investors who want to apply for a Greek Golden Visa by investing in real estate. But how do you make sure you’re on the right track when you’re buying a property in Greece? How do you choose the right property that complies with Golden Visa regulations? I’ll draw you an outline which you can benefit from in your quest for real estate investment for Greece Golden Visa.

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On July 20th, the European Commission presented proposed legislative changes to its AML/CFT framework, which, if adopted, would apply to all EU member states. The proposal seeks to expand the range of entities defined as “obliged entities” to include, for the first time, investment migration practitioners.

The legislative package includes proposals for a 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AML6), the provisions of which would be transposed into the national laws of individual member states.

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The Residences at Secret Bay, Dominica’s crown jewel development and only six-star, award-winning, all-villa resort, is garnering praise and admiration from Citizenship by Investment (CBI) investors from around the world who have obtained second citizenship by acquiring real estate at what has become known as the gold standard Citizenship by Investment projects across the globe.

With Phase 1 sold out and Phase 2 nearly 50% sold out, The Residences continues to see rapid momentum from CBI investors who seek an already built product with a strong track record and competitive exit strategy. The globally-respected programme has attracted investors from North America, Africa, the Middle East and beyond, being recognised as a premier CBI opportunity. 

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The investment value of projects for future rental in Limassol

Limassol can definitely be characterized as Cyprus’ investment magnet and especially in the property sector as there is no doubt that it’s the most vibrant and cosmopolitan city in Cyprus. It is a city with a strong workforce, a vibrant business environment, and many job opportunities.

Limassol is a vibrant city in Cyprus that is ideal for everyday living. It boasts a wide range of amenities such as shopping centers, ample entertainment, marinas, and dining options that cater to Limassol’s international population whilst also staying true to its traditional Mediterranean roots.

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