Real Property Taxes in Europe, 2026
Real property taxes across Europe vary widely in scope, rates, and fiscal impact. While most of the 34 surveyed countries levy recurring taxes on land and/or buildings, two—Liechtenstein…
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Argentina’s New Citizenship by Investment Program Starts at US$350,000
Argentina has officially launched a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program that will begin accepting applications in the fourth quarter of 2026. The scheme offers two investment routes, defines family…
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EU Social Security Coordination: Major Reform of A1 Rules Adopted
On 28 September 2026 the Council of the European Union adopted a Regulation amending the EU social‑security coordination framework (Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and implementing Regulation (EC) No 987/2009). The amendment will enter into…
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Australia Introduces New Migration Reforms and Skilled Visa Processing Priorities
Australia announced a new set of migration reforms on 17 September 2026 aimed at lowering net overseas migration and reshaping processing priorities for a range of temporary and skilled visas.…
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How to Get Argentine Citizenship in 2026
Argentine citizenship can be obtained by birth, descent, naturalisation after two years of continuous legal residence, or through a Citizenship‑by‑Investment (CBI) program that is slated to open in…
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Patek Philippe 5978P: What the New Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Means for Collectors
The Patek Philippe reference 5978P‑010, unveiled at the WATCH ART Grand Exhibition in Milan (2‑18 October 2026), is the seventh perpetual‑calendar chronograph the brand has produced in its 187‑year history and the first…
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Is legendary guitarist Eric Clapton a Canadian citizen? How Canada’s new citizenship bill impacts his lineage
Eric Clapton’s eligibility for Canadian citizenship hinges on the fact that his biological father, Edward Walter Fryer, was born in Montreal in 1920 and served in the Canadian Army during World II.…
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CBI Property Minimum Ownership Periods by Program
The minimum period you must hold a property purchased for a Citizenship‑by‑Investment (CBI) programme is governed by two separate rules: one that binds the seller (when they may…
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Citizenship Is Not a Rental Agreement, Even for Andrew Tate – IMI Daily
The Vanuatu government’s handling of former kick‑boxing champion Andrew Tate’s citizenship has produced two contradictory statements. A government spokesman initially reported that Tate’s Vanuatu passport had been revoked, but…
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“Protect My Weekends a Little Better”: 10 On The Weekend with Onur Sümer – IMI Daily
Onur Sümer, Managing Partner of GSC International, outlines how his personal priorities shape his professional outlook and explains the rapid changes affecting the investment‑migration sector. Weekend focus Prioritises family time…