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Property and the residency route: what to confirm first

Residency rules change. Here is what to verify with official sources before you buy with a visa in mind.

Super Seven Research 15 Sept 2026 5 min read
In this guide
  1. 01 Rules and thresholds change
  2. 02 Check the official source
  3. 03 Ask your advisor for the paperwork list

Rules and thresholds change

Eligibility depends on the value, type and status of the property, and the rules are updated from time to time. Do not rely on a summary, including this one.

Check the official source

Confirm the current requirements with the relevant government authority before you commit to a purchase.

Ask your advisor for the paperwork list

Your advisor can list the documents you will need from the seller or developer so there are no surprises later.

General information only, not legal or financial advice. Rules, fees and thresholds change, so confirm current requirements with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.

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