Price per m²
& entry threshold
Minimum budget for a genuinely liquid, investable asset
€800 – €5,000/m²
Gross rental
yield
Annual rent as a % of property value, before expenses
4% – 10% per year
Tax
burden
Taxes on purchase, ownership, and capital gains on sale
0% – 15% of value
Legal
framework
Freehold vs leasehold, restrictions on foreign buyers
freehold / leasehold
Residency / citizenship
Pathways to a residence permit or passport through property purchase
€150K – €800K
Liquidity & growth
How fast you can resell and medium-term market trajectory
+5% – +30% per year
Quality of life
Climate, healthcare, infrastructure, safety, and sunshine hours
250–320 ☀ days