The Best Places to Buy Abroad in 2025
Where are the best places to buy a home abroad in 2025?
Tavira, Algarve
With its sunny weather, stable political outlook, and still welcoming approach to overseas investors, popular Portugal has a golden visa scheme with a minimum qualifying investment of €250,000, or an alternative D7 Visa which allows you to stay for up to five years after which you are currently eligible to apply for citizenship.
This contemporary and spacious four bedroom, five-bathroom villa with pool and garage is in the centre of the pretty town of Tavira and enjoys stunning sea views from the rooftop terrace, which also has an outdoor kitchen and jacuzzi.
£756,311
IAD, Porto
Valetta, Malta
Its fascinating history and culture, and year-round warm temperatures, together with a rapidly expanding infrastructure, mean Malta’s attractive Global Residence Programme is becoming increasingly attractive to overseas buyers. It offers residents a special tax status of 15 percent tax on income, and the opportunity to apply for a Schengen visa with a minimum investment of €275,000 or a commitment to pay €9,600 or more per year in rent.
Built in 1590, this grand home in Valetta has a total of 16 rooms including six bedrooms, two bathrooms and an impressive barrel-vaulted hall leading to an enclosed glass courtyard. On the third floor is a kitchenette, entertainment and pool area with views of the harbour.
£1,332,600
Cluttons, London
Kotor, Montenegro
Improved accessibility and rapidly developing new infrastructure make Montenegro a magnet for buyers looking for sparkling seas and sunshine. The rapidly expanding tourism industry make this a great place to ‘get in early’ and benefits currently include no stamp duty on newly built properties, a property tax of just 0.56 percent, and income tax of between nine and 15 percent.
You can apply for a temporary residence permit which lasts up to a year, or a renewable permanent permit for business, employment and investment. Once you’ve been in Montenegro for 10 years you can apply for citizenship.
This charming, three-bedroom apartment is on the first floor of a modern building with a shared pool. It has two bathrooms, an open-plan living and dining room and terrace with panoramic sea views and is close to amenities such shops and restaurants (the sea is just 100 metres away).
€340,000
Montenegro Prospects, Kotor
Paxos, Greece
What’s not to love about Greece’s history, culture, food and weather? It also currently offers a five-year golden visa for non-EU residents who invest a minimum of €250,000 in property, although newer restrictions have increased that to €800,000 in the country’s most popular centres. As it is in the Schengen area, stays of over 90 days within a 180-day period do require a visa, and a golden visa is available too.
High on the hillside above Gaios, this exceptionally modern, five bedroom, six-bathroom villa has stunning views over the rooftops to the sea. It also has large terrace, gardens, a swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna, a spa and fitness suite
£1,861,400
The Ionian Collection, London
