Key International Real Estate News Overview | February 18–25

The income-generating property market in 2026 is shifting. Major developments in Thailand, the UK, Egypt, Germany, and Belgium — plus a closer look at Batumi, where rising prices no longer automatically mean rising returns.

Passive Real Estate Income in 2026: Investors Are Losing Illusions

Apartments no longer guarantee stability, commercial property has become more sensitive to economic cycles, and hotels increasingly require professional management.

Thailand Changes the Rules: Investors Massively Relaunch Hotels

Luxury and lifestyle formats are outperforming the broader market, widening the profitability gap. Outdated assets without renovation are losing margins even amid steady tourist flows.

United Kingdom: Flooding Pushes Housing Prices Down

Insurance costs in flood-prone areas are rising, and banks are tightening mortgage assessments. Buyers are factoring flood risks into pricing, while liquidity in certain districts is declining.

Egypt: Cairo Rents Could Increase Up to 20-Fold

The country is abolishing long-term fixed-rent contracts. Millions of tenants who have paid symbolic rents for decades will be affected by the reform.

Germany: Housing Prices Up 4.2%

In Berlin, Cologne, and Munich, growth has reached nearly 4.7%, while Frankfurt recorded 5.7%. Multi-family buildings showed the strongest increase, exceeding 5%.

Brussels: What Can You Actually Buy for €300,000?

It’s a trade-off between location and size. In prestigious communes, €300,000 buys compact apartments; in more affordable districts, buyers can secure larger properties.

Batumi: Prices Up 17%, Investment Yields Under Pressure

The average price in Batumi has reached $1,395 per sq. m, with total market turnover exceeding $1 billion. On paper, growth looks strong, yet the latest TBC Capital report highlights a key shift: demand remains largely investment-driven, while the volume of new apartment supply is high and continues to expand — putting pressure on returns.

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