Australia extends the foreign-buyer ban on established homes to 2029: the key word is “established dwellings”
Australia's foreign residential investment rules now point to a longer restriction period for established homes. The official Foreign Investment in...
Japan opens public comment on higher residence-permit fees, with permanent residence fee proposed at JPY 200,000
Japan has moved a proposed increase in residence-related administrative fees into the public-comment stage. The e-Gov public comment case `315000136`...
Japan Tightens FEFTA Property Reporting — Most Non-Resident Purchases Now Require 20-Day Filing
Japan has introduced significant changes to foreign property acquisition reporting requirements, effective 1 April 2026. These shifts focus on monitoring...
Australia Extends Foreign Buyer Ban on Established Homes to 30 June 2029
Australia has officially extended its temporary ban on foreign purchases of established residential dwellings to 30 June 2029, according to...
Abu Dhabi Freezes Rent Increases at 0% Until Further Notice — What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know
Abu Dhabi has introduced a temporary freeze on rent increases across all property types under the Abu Dhabi Real Estate...
Thailand to End 60-Day Visa Exemption for 93 Countries: New 30-Day Rules Await Royal Gazette Publication
Cabinet approval has been granted, but the new rules are not yet in effect. The current 60-day exemption remains valid...
Switzerland’s New AML Act and Transparency Register: What Cross-border Investors and Advisors Need to Know
The Swiss Federal Council confirmed on 12 June 2026 that the revised Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) and the new Federal...
Kenya Finance Act 2026: What the Non-Resident Landlord Tax and Amnesty Mean for Foreign Property Owners
President William Ruto signed the Finance Bill 2026 into law on 22 June 2026, according to state media, following its...
Japan Quintuples Visa Fees for Foreign Nationals, First Revision Since 1978
ItemConfirmed DetailsChangeVisa issuance fees for foreign nationals are increasing.Previous Fees¥3,000 single-entry; ¥6,000 multiple-entry.New Fees¥15,000 single-entry; ¥30,000 multiple-entry.Effective DateApplications submitted on...
MiCA Stablecoin Deadline: Key Requirements and Market Impact for EU Crypto Firms
According to the European Banking Authority (EBA), MiCA's stablecoin framework reaches a hard enforcement deadline on 1 July 2026, at...
FEATURED POST
