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Ownership guides: buying a home abroad
How a foreigner buys and owns a home, country by country. Each preview shows a few facts from official sources; the full guide walks every step with you.
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- ThailandCan a foreigner own land in Thailand? How much of a condo building can foreigners own?
- Dubai, United Arab EmiratesCan a foreigner buy property in Dubai? Which Dubai areas are open to foreign buyers?
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesCan a foreigner buy property in Abu Dhabi? How can I see everything recorded against an Abu Dhabi property?
- Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesCan a foreigner own property in Sharjah? How many units in a project can foreigners own?
- Ajman, United Arab EmiratesWho decides where foreigners may own property in Ajman? When does ownership pass to the buyer in Ajman?
- Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesWhere can foreigners buy property in Ras Al Khaimah? Which companies count as foreign owners in Ras Al Khaimah?
- Umm Al Quwain, United Arab EmiratesWhat can a foreigner own in Umm Al Quwain? What long-term use rights can foreigners hold in Umm Al Quwain?
- IndiaCan Indians abroad and Overseas Citizens of India buy homes? Can a foreign national without Indian roots buy property?
- Sri LankaCan a foreigner own land in Sri Lanka? Can a foreigner buy a condo flat in Sri Lanka?
- MalaysiaDoes a foreign buyer need approval in Malaysia? Which law governs land in Malaysia?
- GreeceWhat number do I need before buying in Greece? How is a home sale recorded in Greece's land office?
- The United KingdomCan a foreigner buy a home in the United Kingdom? Which office records who owns a home in England?
- SingaporeCan a foreigner buy a house with land in Singapore? Can a foreigner buy a condo in Singapore?
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