International Property
Real estate in stable jurisdictions — for residency qualification, rental income, or a family base abroad.
International property serves multiple purposes for African investors. It can qualify you for residency in a foreign country. It provides a tangible, hard-currency asset outside your home jurisdiction. It generates rental income in dollars, pounds, or euros. And it gives your family a physical base abroad — for holidays, education, medical treatment, or as a permanent Plan B. We help you find, evaluate, and finance the right property in the right jurisdiction.
Property as a Strategic Asset
For many African investors, international property is the first offshore asset they acquire — and often the most emotionally significant. A flat in London, an apartment in Lisbon, or a villa in Mauritius is not just an investment; it is a statement of intent, a family gathering point, and a tangible manifestation of wealth that exists beyond the reach of local risk.
But property is also an investment, and it should be evaluated as one. Location, yield, capital growth potential, tax treatment, maintenance costs, and liquidity all matter. A beautiful villa in a resort that generates 2% net yield and is impossible to sell quickly is a lifestyle asset, not an investment. A well-located apartment in a major city that generates 5% net yield and appreciates steadily is both.
For African investors, the structural question is even more important because many African tax regimes are evolving rapidly. What is tax-efficient today may not be tomorrow. We design structures that are robust across multiple regulatory scenarios.
Key Markets for African Investors
Portugal (Lisbon & Algarve): Portugal has become the most popular European destination for African property investors, driven by the Golden Visa programme, favourable tax treatment under the Non-Habitual Resident regime, excellent quality of life, and a growing rental market. Lisbon apartment yields average 4–5% gross. The Algarve offers lifestyle properties with strong short-term rental demand.
United Kingdom (London): London remains the default choice for many African investors, particularly Nigerians. The legal system is familiar, the rental market is deep and liquid, and property rights are rock-solid. However, entry costs are high (stamp duty, legal fees), yields are modest (2.5–3.5% in prime areas), and tax treatment has become less favourable in recent years.
Mauritius: Mauritius offers a unique combination of proximity to Africa, a familiar cultural environment, and attractive residency-linked property programmes. The Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS) and Property Development Scheme (PDS) allow foreign buyers to purchase property from $375,000 and obtain permanent residency.
Dubai: Dubai offers freehold property ownership for foreigners, zero property tax, high rental yields (5–8% gross), and a 10-year Golden Visa for property investments of AED 2 million ($545,000) or more. Its proximity to East Africa and its role as a regional business hub make it particularly attractive for Kenyan and Ethiopian investors.
Our Property Advisory Service
We are not estate agents. We do not sell property or earn commissions from developers. Our role is to advise you on whether international property is the right strategy for your goals, which jurisdiction and property type best fits your needs, and how to structure the purchase for maximum tax efficiency and estate planning benefit.
We work with vetted property sourcing agents in each market who find properties that meet your criteria. We coordinate with international mortgage brokers (where financing is available to African buyers), local lawyers, and tax advisers to ensure the purchase is structured correctly from day one.
We also advise on the ongoing management of your property — whether to use a letting agent, how to handle maintenance from a distance, and how to repatriate rental income efficiently.
Our Process
01
Objectives Clarification
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Market & Property Selection
03
Purchase Structuring
04
Ongoing Management
Next step
Every strategy begins with a conversation. We would welcome the opportunity to understand your circumstances and show you what is possible.
Key Facts
From €250K
From £300K
From $375K
From $200K
3–8% gross
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