12 January 2026

Many UK investors explore moving overseas

Polarius International Real Estate is reporting a sharp rise in UK investors moving their capital overseas and continued pressure in the domestic housing market. 

However, this shift is increasingly running into problems: many buyers are being caught out by complex and fast-changing tax rules, visa requirements and ownership restrictions in foreign markets.

Malta and Bali are currently seeing the strongest demand, but the confusion around costs, legal structures and residency timelines is a major issue.

Polarius has launched a newly expanded set of international property buying guides designed to help UK and other overseas buyers navigate these issues with clearer, market-specific information.

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