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Alexander Kosovsky, Director of Astons for Russia and the CIS, visited the Citizenship Investment Unit (CIU) of São Tomé and Príncipe and met with its CEO, Alfredo Trindade. The CIU is legally structured as a public–private partnership, with its management center located in Dubai. This unit is responsible for implementing the new citizenship by investment […]

The Astons Greece team will participate in one of the leading real estate exhibitions in Greece. Where: Metropolitan Expo, Athens When: 15–17 May 2026 If you are in Athens during these dates, visit our stand — we’ll be happy to meet in person and discuss the Greek Golden Visa program, real estate investment opportunities, and […]

On April 1, the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal passed amendments to the citizenship law by a majority vote. On May 3, the President of Portugal signed the law. The next step is publication in the Diário da República, after which the new rules will enter into force. In short: The general naturalisation period […]

The passports of the first São Tomé and Príncipe investors who applied through Astons have already been issued and will soon be in their hands. We received confirmation of this from the government unit overseeing the program. We are referring to the first Astons investors who submitted citizenship applications under the new program and paid […]

Dubai has updated the rules for obtaining a two-year residency visa through real estate investment — the Dubai Land Department (DLD) has removed the minimum property value requirement for sole owners. Now, an owner can apply for an investor visa regardless of the property’s price. For co-ownership, the requirement remains in place: the minimum share […]

On Friday, Recep Erdogan, the President of Turkey, presented a tax reform package that, if approved by parliament, could significantly change how the country is perceived by wealthy expats and international businesses. The key proposed change is 0% tax on foreign income and capital gains for 20 years for individuals who relocate to Turkey and […]

In March 2026, a total of 113,367 residential properties were sold in Turkey. The market remains stable and active, with certain segments showing particularly strong momentum. New-build sales increased by 1.3%, reaching 35,725 transactions. The market structure continues to be dominated by the secondary segment, accounting for 68.5% of all transactions. New developments represent 31.5% […]

According to newly adopted emergency legislation, Cyprus has extended the 5% VAT rate on new residential properties until the end of 2026. The transitional period was originally set to expire in June 2026, but significant delays in planning and building permit approvals — caused by the local government reform — prompted the extension. To ensure […]

Astons has obtained the status of an accredited agent for the Vanuatu citizenship by investment program, as confirmed by the republic’s official register of the Citizenship Office and Commission. This status allows the company to support clients at every stage — from initial document verification to passport issuance. For investors, this is primarily a matter […]