Key International Real Estate News Overview | Febriary 6–11
Today’s focus is on Turkey, the United Kingdom, Georgia, and global shifts in tourism and real estate. Markets continue to adjust: regulations are tightening in some places, demand is rising in others, and systemic risks are emerging elsewhere.
Turkey sets rental increase cap for February
Turkey has officially established the maximum rental increase rate for February 2026. According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), the cap for residential and commercial lease agreements subject to renewal this month is 33.98%.
United Kingdom introduces mandatory digital entry authorization
Starting February 25, 2026, the UK will strictly enforce the Electronic Travel Authorisation system, fundamentally changing entry rules for foreign nationals.
Georgia enters the TOP-5 destinations for Russians in 2026
In 2025, Russian visitors ranked first in the number of trips to Georgia — over 1.5 million visits, up 11.1% compared to 2024.
Indonesia risks losing emerging market status
Indonesia may be downgraded in the global financial market classification from emerging market to frontier market status, according to Bloomberg.
Mortgage reform reshapes Turkey’s housing market
Turkey’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency has updated lending rules by increasing allowable loan-to-value ratios and eliminating distinctions between primary and secondary housing.
Cuba closes resorts amid energy crisis
Amid worsening fuel shortages, major beach resorts aimed at international tourists have begun shutting down.
Russia to launch Talent Visa from April 2026
A one-year business visa will be issued to foreign nationals recognized as contributing valuable expertise to the country.
Home sales to foreigners in Turkey drop sharply
According to the Turkish Statistical Institute, transactions involving foreign buyers have fallen to their lowest level in nine years.
Japan cancels cherry blossom festival in Fujiyoshida due to overtourism
Japanese authorities have made the controversial decision to cancel the famous cherry blossom festival in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, due to rapid tourism growth and declining quality of life for local residents.
UK housing prices hit a new record
In January 2026, the average house price in the UK exceeded £300,000, according to mortgage lender Halifax, marking a new historical high for the country’s real estate market.
Major Russian hotel chains suspend sales via Yandex Travel
The decision affects chains with tens of thousands of rooms and represents one of the largest conflicts between hoteliers and an online booking aggregator.
Singapore extends rental housing relief measures
Singapore authorities have announced a two-year extension of temporary occupancy limit relaxations for rental housing — until December 31, 2028.
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