Overview of Key International Real Estate News | March 12–18
Global real estate markets are shifting again. Rental rules have been tightened in Dubai, while Turkey is introducing relief measures for property investors—though their impact remains limited amid high inflation and stricter financial requirements.
Turkey Speeds Up Biometrics for Property Investors
Turkey has introduced an accelerated biometric submission process for participants in its citizenship-by-investment program. The new procedure allows investors to complete formalities faster and obtain a passport more quickly.
New Co-Living Rules in Dubai: Rental Control Tightens
A new law regulating shared accommodation in apartments has come into force in Dubai. The rules limit the number of tenants and introduce stricter housing requirements, which will increase costs for landlords and reduce rental yields.
Cyprus Land Registry Faces Systemic Delays
Cyprus’s Audit Office has identified serious inefficiencies and prolonged delays in the land registry system, complicating property registration and transactions. The average processing time now exceeds 17 months, and in some cases can stretch up to 16 years.
Hungary Leads EU in Housing Price Growth
In Q3 2025, housing prices in Hungary rose by 21.1% year-on-year, significantly outpacing other EU countries, including Portugal, Bulgaria, and Croatia.
Foreign Buyers Purchase Over Half of Batumi Apartments
Foreign investors accounted for 52% of all apartment purchases in Batumi in 2025. Buyers from Israel and European countries lead the market, while the share of transactions involving citizens of Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus has declined.
San Francisco Housing Market Overheats Amid AI Boom
The San Francisco housing market is seeing rising prices and competition driven by an influx of talent and capital into the artificial intelligence sector. The median home price in the region is approaching $1.3 million.
Lithuania’s Mortgage Market Surges
In 2025, Lithuania’s mortgage market reached a multi-year high, with €837 million in housing loans issued—up 59% year-on-year. Growth has been supported by lower interest rates, a broad housing supply, and strong demand, particularly in Vilnius.
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