29% of New Zealand’s Priciest Properties Are Off-Limits to Golden Visa Buyers
New Bayleys research finds 29% of New Zealand's priciest properties are ineligible for the country's golden visa scheme.
China’s Offshore Trust Crackdown Pushes Wealthy Investors to Reassess Holdings
Beijing's new 20% tax on offshore trusts is pushing wealthy mainland Chinese investors to reassess their holdings, Reuters reports.
Spain’s second-hand home prices rise 16.2% in a year
Spain's second-hand home prices rose 16.2% year-on-year in July, per the Fotocasa index.
Oman halts work-permit renewals for expatriates over 60
Oman has stopped renewing work permits for expatriates over 60, reversing a 2022 policy.
Property tax reforms projected to cut A$1.3 trillion from Australian household wealth
Modelling projects Australia's property tax reforms could cut household wealth by A$1.3 trillion.
Expat retirees tipped to drive Hong Kong’s premium home demand
Expat retirees are projected to drive Hong Kong's premium home demand, analysts say.
Population growth, visa reforms tipped to drive Dubai property demand in H2 2026
Analysts say population growth and visa reforms will drive Dubai property demand in H2 2026.
HMRC to send valuation inspectors to homes under new “mansion tax”
HMRC will send valuation inspectors to homes to enforce the new mansion tax from 2028.
Canada admits 182,100 new permanent residents in first half of 2026
Canada admitted 182,100 new permanent residents in H1 2026, behind its standard target pace.
Australia’s Resident Return Visa fee triples to A$1,475 from 1 July
Australia's Resident Return Visa fee rose 201% to A$1,475 on 1 July.
