Podcast Episodes

New Zealand Considers Relaxing Foreign Home Buyer Ban

New Zealand may relax its foreign buyer ban, in place since 2018, but experts doubt it will significantly boost demand for investor visas.

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10 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Program Draws Over 40,000 Applicants in 18 Months

The Saudi Premium Residency program approved 8,000 residents in 2024. Real estate agent Mohammed AlWahhabi said foreign residents seeking “stability …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Latvia Golden Visa on Track for 51% Annual Growth as Real Estate Option Bounces Back

Real estate investment has rebounded, and Turkish applicants lead. Latvia is on pace for its strongest year since 2021.

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

The Lead Gen Trap: Why RCBI Firms Are Paying More and Converting Less

Alaattin Kilic writes that lead generation alone no longer drives results for RCBI firms when product-market fit and clear messaging are absent.

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

New EB-5 Ruling Eases Timelines for Post-RIA Investors

A court has ruled that investors must keep capital at risk for only 2 years, reducing the sustainment timeline for backlogged countries.

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

“No Longer the Cheapest or Most Hands-Off”: Experts Examine Caribbean CBI Residency Requirement

Nick Stevens, Serhan Aysever, and Gokce Emer share contrasting views on the impact of a 30-day stay rule on Caribbean citizenship by investment.

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

This Week in IM - Aug 21: 🇲🇹 Experts Examine CBM Model, 🇱🇻 GV to Growing 51%, 🇮🇹 90% Tax Exemption Guide for Academics, ++

🇮🇹 90% Tax Exemption Guide for Academics
🇲🇹 Experts Examine New CBM Model
🇵🇪 Extends Short Naturalization Timeline
🇳🇿 Reconsiders Foreign RE Buyer Ban
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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Caribbean States to Enact CBI Regional Regulator in September

Patrick Peters and Kevin Hosam see ECCIRA boosting credibility but warn delays loom if five parliaments don’t ratify in September.

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan to Hike Business Manager Visa Threshold Sixfold Amid Abuse Allegations

Japan plans to hike the visa’s financial requirement to 30 million yen following the recent arrest of a visa holder accused of facilitating fraudulen…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Malaysia’s Revamped MM2H Attracts 1,300 Approvals and US$200 Million in Under a Year

Following its 2024 overhaul, MM2H posted an 84% boost in inflows, including RM237 million in property and RM597 million in deposits.

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10 months, 3 weeks ago