Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to hike gaming taxes and double casino entry fees for locals. The measure now heads to Parliament for debate and final approval. Under the bill, the gross …
Cyprus property developers push for stronger green housing incentives
The Cyprus Property Developers Association (CPDA) has urged the government to replace the €1,000 per spouse or partner tax exemption for household green upgrades proposed in the draft tax reform with …
Property Spat Over Turk-|Controlled Cyprus Fails
WASHINGTON (CN) – Greek Cypriots cannot claim here that the government in control of Northern Cyprus gave their homes to Turkish Cypriots, a federal judge ruled. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman …
Brits warned not to buy property in the north of Cyprus
Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou warned British people considering buying holiday homes to avoid doing so in northern Cyprus.Speaking to British newspaper the Daily Express, he said, …
Timor-Leste scraps plan to buy MPs free cars after protests
Timor-Leste has scrapped a plan to give its lawmakers free cars after thousands of people took to the streets to protest against it. On Tuesday, demonstrators burned tyres and set a government vehicle …
Bahrain opens doors to foreign property ownership: What to know before you invest
Bahrain has broadened its property ownership framework, enabling more foreigners to buy and lease homes in designated freehold zones. This initiative, driven by legal decrees and strategic decisions, …
Bahrain’s New Full Foreign Ownership Rules to Impact Real Estate Market
According to international real estate consultant Cluttons, the recent decision by the Bahraini government to allow foreign investors 100% ownership in various sectors of the market is likely to have …
ValuStrat’s latest report: The second quarter of 2025 reflected renewed momentum in Qatar’s residential property market
Anum Hasan, Head of Research – Qatar, shared her synopsis of Qatar’s real estate market performance during Q2 2025. According to her, the second quarter of 2025 saw modest gains in the residential …
Georgia lawmakers working to abolish income tax hear from states without one
While proponents say doing away with income tax will attract people and businesses, adversaries say it disproportionately impacts consumers who earn less.
Kuwait upgrade in property rights
KUWAIT CITY, April 28, (Agencies): The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced it has decided not to include the State of Kuwait in its 2022 ‘Special 301 Report Watch List’ due to …