International Insights, Global Perspective
Philippines allows foreign condo purchases (40% cap per building) with 99-year land lease options, showing selective market recovery. Vietnam offers 50-year renewable apartment ownership (30% cap per building), but 90% of foreign purchases are cash-only. Both markets show 2026 recovery signals with distinct foreign ownership frameworks.
UK implements strictest immigration reforms in decades with Skilled Worker salary rising to £41,700, Graduate visa cut to 18 months, and English requirements up from B1 to B2.
Korea and Taiwan significantly ease student visa policies in 2026: Korea waives bank proof for vocational students with TOPIK 3, increases work hours to 35/week; Taiwan offers 2-year open work permits, PhDs can deduct 3 years from permanent residency.
