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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 […]

Last week in the UAE, the international private client forum The Future of Global Wealth took place. Astons acted as an official partner of the event, which brought together advisors working with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, lawyers, and tax specialists from various countries. The forum focused on practical aspects of global wealth management, including the […]

Astons continues to strengthen its position as a leading provider of citizenship and residency investment solutions, as well as premium real estate opportunities, with a series of high-profile events and milestones in late 2025 and early 2026. Greek Golden Visa Seminars in Istanbul In May and June, Astons hosted private seminars at Çırağan Palace Kempinski […]

The authorities of Nauru have introduced changes to the rules of the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program. The new provisions are already in effect and concern updated pricing, the removal of restrictions for family members of the applicant, and a special promotional offer with a reduced investment threshold. Updated Pricing Policy and Special […]