Market Insights

Yes. Foreigners can purchase property in designated freehold Investment Zones such as Amwaj Islands, Juffair, Seef, Bahrain Bay, Reef Island, and Diyar Al Muharraq.

To qualify for Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency Visa, investors must own property worth at least BHD 130,000 (approximately USD 345,000), subject to government regulations.

The standard property registration fee is 2% of the purchase price. A 15% discount applies if payment is made within 60 days, reducing the fee to 1.7%.

If documentation is in order, the process can typically be completed within 2 to 4 weeks, including notarisation and registration at the Survey and Land Registration Bureau.

Bahrain offers competitive entry prices compared to other GCC markets, rental yields averaging 6–8%, no personal income tax, and strong demand in key areas like Juffair and Seef — making it an attractive option for long-term investors.

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Romania. EU and EEA citizens have the same ownership rights as Romanian nationals and can purchase both buildings and land directly. Non-EU citizens can freely buy apartments or houses but must establish a Romanian company (SRL) if they wish to acquire land.

Romania remains one of the most attractive property markets in Central and Eastern Europe due to competitive entry prices and strong rental yields. Major cities such as Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Brașov frequently deliver gross yields between 6% and 8%, significantly above many Western European markets.

The national average property price is approximately €1,700 per square metre, although prime districts in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca command higher premiums. Prices vary depending on location, infrastructure development, and property type.

Typical transaction costs range between 1.5% and 3%, covering notary and registration fees. Annual property tax is generally between 0.08% and 0.2% of the municipal value. Rental income is taxed at 10%, and VAT (19%) applies to certain new-build properties.

Bucharest leads in liquidity and commercial activity, Cluj-Napoca benefits from strong tech-sector demand, and Brașov is growing rapidly due to infrastructure upgrades and tourism demand. The right choice depends on whether the strategy focuses on rental income, capital appreciation, or mixed-use investment.