Investment Strategies

This morning, I received this message via WhatsApp from a longstanding client who contacted me regarding a new freehold villa listing: “Can I ask what’s the latest on the legal side for villa ownership? I read the government was looking to extend to 99 years and nominee ownership was being investigated everywhere.” As an agent …

Buying Freehold Property in Phuket: What It Really Means, and What Comes Next Read More »

What’s Actually for Sale in Mallorca in 2025? Many articles about buying property in Mallorca focus on trends, prices, or general demand, but few take a hard look at the supply side, broken down by property type, price range, and build status. In this article, we cut out preconceptions and go straight to the data. …

Mallorca Property for Sale: Price, Type, and Supply in 2025 Read More »

When looking at properties for sale in Mallorca, one of the most striking features of the market, especially from an international agent’s perspective, is the diversity of architectural styles. Even though new builds are dominated by contemporary properties, there is also a large selection of more traditional styles and historical homes. Here, we focus on …

Property in Calvià, Mallorca: Architecture and Price Trends Read More »

When I was recently discussing with an agent on the ground in Phuket about the most suitable options for a villa client with a mid-range budget, the crux of the conversation was that he would be better off exploring freehold condominium options as an alternative, due to the uncertainty and complexities of corporate holding structures, …

Phuket Condos: A Secure Asset in Unpredictable Times Read More »

As another clear indication of the totally unpredictable nature of the current U.S. administration, yesterday (just halfway through the 90-day pause on its proposed global tariff increases, a period that was supposed to keep any changes in check) the government threatened to impose a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union. Blaming a lack …

Koh Samui Property in a Changing World Read More »

Even before the United States launched its sweeping new tariffs in early April, 2025 was already emerging as a year defined by instability. The foundations of investor confidence were under pressure well before trade disputes escalated. The tariffs, while dramatic, are just the latest expression of a broader trend – a world in which volatility …

Phuket Property in 2025: Tariffs, Economic Shifts, and Legal Uncertainty Read More »