Real Estate Abroad
Global property markets are moving in different directions. BIS data for Q3 2025 shows real house prices down 0.7% year on year globally, up 0.3% in advanced economies and down 1.5% in emerging markets.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The answer before the detail
Global property markets are moving in different directions. BIS data for Q3 2025 shows real house prices down 0.7% year on year globally, up 0.3% in advanced economies and down 1.5% in emerging markets.
METHODOLOGY & ASSUMPTIONS
What WTW compares For destination-level property research, WTW separates purchase price, rent, gross yield, price-to-income context and legal access for foreign buyers. A market can look affordable on purchase price but still be unattractive once financing, ownership structure or rental economics are included.
HOW TO USE THIS RESEARCH
Why local data matters National property indices are useful for direction, but they can hide major city and resort-market differences. We therefore use country-level institutional data for context and local market data for the actual destination decision.
HOW TO USE THIS RESEARCH
Decision rule Property content on WTW is informational research, not investment advice. Legal ownership, tax and financing rules are treated as time-sensitive and should be confirmed with qualified local professionals before a transaction.
WTW RESEARCH STANDARD
Evidence first, claims dated.
This article and its destination pages use the same structured research record. Cost, property, visa, tax and investment-related information can change and should be rechecked against current official or qualified local guidance before a decision.
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