Real estate advisory · UAE, Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon
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Trustmark advises buyers, owners and investors in the UAE, Cyprus, Greece and Lebanon, from the first conversation to handover and beyond.
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01Trustmark
We advise as if the decision were our own, and we put the reasoning in writing.
02The journey
Six steps, one advisor
Each stage closes with a written recommendation, so you see the reasoning before you decide.
- Understand
Goals and budget
A first conversation about what the property should do for you, the budget and the timeline.
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Route and market
The UAE, Cyprus, Greece or Lebanon, the residency options and how to structure the purchase.
Written recommendation - Decide
Shortlist on the numbers
Off-plan and ready options compared, with every assumption written down.
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Purchase to handover
From the offer to the transfer and the keys, with the same advisor.
Written recommendation - Maintain
Tenants and leases
Tenants and leases looked after once the keys are handed over.
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Permits and income
Permits and compliance kept current, and rental income reviewed.
Written recommendation
03Services
How we help
Three services and one advisor, from the first conversation to the keys and beyond.
- ConsultationYour goals, budget and timeline first, then the options that fit them: residency routes, investment structure and market entry. Read more
- Strategy & investmentOff-plan or ready, compared on the numbers, with every assumption written down. Read more
- Management & growthAfter handover: tenants, leases, permits and rental income, looked after. Read more
04Markets
Four markets
We work where we know the ground: the UAE, Cyprus, Greece and Lebanon. The figures come from official sources in each country.
Source: Dubai Land Department, 2025 annual results, released January 2026.
| Year | Value | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 528 | 122658 |
| 2023 | 634 | 166400 |
| 2024 | 761 | 226000 |
| 2025 | 917 | 270000 |
Source: Dubai Land Department annual results, released January 2023, February 2024, January 2025 and January 2026. The 2023 and 2025 counts were published as minimums (“over”).
Source: Cyprus Department of Lands and Surveys, contracts of sale, 2024 and 2025.
| Year | All Cyprus | Limassol | Larnaca | Nicosia | Paphos | Famagusta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13409 | 4665 | 2402 | 2773 | 2876 | 693 |
| 2023 | 15567 | 5092 | 3185 | 3105 | 3373 | 812 |
| 2024 | 15797 | 5032 | 3356 | 3527 | 3107 | 775 |
| 2025 | 18114 | 5563 | 3978 | 4115 | 3567 | 891 |
Source: Cyprus Department of Lands and Surveys, contracts of sale deposited (tables for 2021–2022, 2023–2024 and 2024–2025).
Source: Bank of Greece, indices of residential property prices, Q4 2025, released 19 March 2026.
| Year | Apartment prices |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 111.9 |
| 2023 | 126.9 |
| 2024 | 138.4 |
| 2025 | 149.2 |
Source: Bank of Greece, average yearly change in apartment prices (+11.9% in 2022, +13.4% in 2023, +9.1% in 2024, +7.8% in 2025; releases of 5 March 2024 and 19 March 2026), chained by Trustmark to 2021 = 100.
Source: General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, as published by BLOMINVEST Bank, 2024 and 2025.
| Year | Transactions |
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| 2022 | 79990 |
| 2023 | 14979 |
| 2024 | 36382 |
| 2025 | 70981 |
Source: General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, yearly totals as published by BLOMINVEST Bank. Land registry offices were closed for long periods between January and September 2023 because of public sector strikes.
05Residency
Residency routes
In the UAE, Cyprus and Greece, property can support residency. Move the budget to compare it with each published threshold.
A guide to the published thresholds, not legal advice. Other conditions apply, and an advisor confirms eligibility case by case.
10-year Golden Visa through property
- Property worth AED 2,000,000 or more, wholly owned
- A mortgaged property can qualify with a no-objection letter from the bank
- A 10-year residence permit, renewable
- Spouse, children and parents can be sponsored
Source: Dubai Land Department, Golden Visa for property investors, page updated 23 September 2026.
Permanent residency through property
- New property bought from a developer, €300,000 or more excluding VAT
- Secured annual income of €50,000 from abroad
- Plus €15,000 for a spouse and €10,000 for each child
Source: Cyprus Migration Department, Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, as amended in May 2023.
Golden Visa through property
- €400,000 for one property, or €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands of over 3,100 residents
- Main areas of at least 120 m²
- No short-term letting; long-term letting is allowed
- A five-year residence permit, renewable
- €250,000 only for converting a building into homes or restoring a listed building
Source: Greek Housing Policy Portal (stegasi.gov.gr), Law 5100/2024, Article 64; International Bar Association, The Greek Golden Visa after the 2024–2026 overhaul, 9 September 2026.
06Work with us
Owners and brokers
07Contact
Speak to an advisor
Tell us what you are considering. An advisor replies by email or phone.
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- Offices
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