Housing
Finding accommodation abroad without local credit — rental market guides, tenant rights by country, deposit requirements, and strategies for securing housing as a new immigrant or visa holder.
Seoul Apartment Listings Dry Up as Capital Gains Tax Surcharge Hits Multiple-Home Owners
Seoul apartment listings dropped 2.3% on May 10, 2026, as a 82.5% capital gains tax surcharge forced multi-home owners to withdraw properties from the market.
Young Indian Buyers Target Dubai as AED 750,000 Property Unlocks Two-Year Visa
Dubai removes the AED 750,000 property value floor for 2-year residency visas for sole owners, boosting mid-market appeal…
Canada Relies on Immigration to Fill Skilled Trades Shortfall in 2021 Census
Canada aligns immigration with housing goals to recruit skilled trades workers as 18% of the construction workforce nears…
Landlords Pay Nearly A$7 Billion More in Taxes Than Homeowners, Fueling Rental Tax Debate
A new report shows Australian landlords pay A$7B more in tax than homeowners, complicating 2026 Budget plans to…
Australia Tightens Negative Gearing, Replaces 50% Capital Gains Tax Discount from 2027
Australia proposes 2027 reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax, favoring new builds over existing homes to…
Buy a New House in Joint Names? LTCG Exemption Still Possible on Capital Gains
Indian taxpayers can claim LTCG exemptions on joint property purchases if they funded the investment and met strict…
Landlords Face Possible Capital Gains Tax Hike as 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges Lose Favor
Landlord capital gains rates remain at 0%, 15%, and 20% in 2026. New OBBBA rules enhance deductions but…
Maine Governor Janet Mills Extends Affordable Housing Tax Credit Through 2036
Governor Janet Mills signed LD 2116, extending Maine's Affordable Housing Income Tax Credit through 2036 to boost long-term…
Home Office Faces Hundreds of Claims Over Asylum Families in Single Rooms
The Home Office faces legal challenges over asylum room-sharing policies under Operation Maximise, with new guidance taking effect…
$10 Trillion Abroad: How Sovereign Funds and Pension Funds Outpace Forex Reserves
Explore how sovereign wealth and pension funds allow nations to invest globally beyond traditional forex reserves to secure…