Taxes on Vehicle Purchases in Turkey (2026) Buying a car in Turkey involves two taxes that apply once, at purchase: the Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV, often translated as SCT) and Value Added Tax (KDV, VAT). After the purchase the owner also pays the annual Motor Vehicle Tax (MTV), a registration or transfer charge, and a periodic roadworthiness inspection. This guide sets out the rates and amounts in...
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) is a freehold community of apartments, townhouses and villas in Dubai that recorded more ready-apartment sales than any other area in the first nine months of 2026: 3,062 transactions worth about AED 3 billion ($816.9 million), according to Al Masdar Al Aqaari’s analysis of Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. This guide covers what the published data says about JVC in 2026...
Few addresses in the world are as instantly recognizable as Palm Jumeirah. The palm-shaped, man-made island off Dubais coast has become shorthand for the emirates ambition, and for foreign investors, it remains one of the most sought-after — and most consistently resilient — freehold destinations in the entire UAE property market. This guide looks at what actually makes Palm Jumeirah apartments a...
Can foreigners buy apartments in Dubai? Legal basis, designated areas, documents, resale and off-plan steps, DLD fees with worked arithmetic, Central Bank mortgage limits, residence routes, taxes and buyer protections, as of 28 October 2026.
Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism counts 21,490 certified accommodation facilities and 1,939,248 beds (September 2026). Counts by certificate, star class, province and resort area, plus demand and ownership rules.
Danube property in dubai Danube Properties is a rapidly expanding real estate developer headquartered in Dubai, UAE, known for mid-income residential projects and innovative payment schemes. As the real estate arm of Danube Group, it has carved out a niche by blending affordability with quality construction and timely handovers, making property ownership accessible to a wider segment of investors...
What the DLD, GDRFA and ICP pages say about the Dubai Golden Visa for property owners as of 24 October 2026: the AED 2 million test, mortgages, off-plan units, fees, steps, family, and the shorter permits it is confused with.
Dubai’s real estate market remains one of the most closely watched in the world heading into 2026, and understandably so given how much capital has flowed through it in recent years. Amid talk of slowing global growth elsewhere, many prospective buyers are left wondering: is purchasing an apartment in Dubai still a smart investment right now? To answer that properly, this guide looks at the actual...
Dubai’s apartment market kept accelerating into 2026, with the Dubai Land Department confirming AED 252 billion in Q1 2026 transactions, up 31% year-on-year. With so many communities to choose from, picking the right one is the single biggest decision a buyer makes — it shapes your budget, your rental income, and how much the property is likely to be worth in five years. This guide breaks down...
Foreigners can buy property in Oman, but only in designated areas. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning stated on 28 and 29 June 2026 that non-Omanis cannot buy real estate across the Sultanate, and that ownership is limited to areas the state has designated. The longest-standing of those areas are the licensed Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs), where non-Omanis can hold freehold title under Royal...
