Golden Visa propertythreshold
Property threshold
- What it is
- The minimum value of real estate giving the right to take part in the programme
- How it is calculated
- By the deal price or by the valuation — it depends on the programme
- What else matters
- The type of property, its location zone, the form of ownership, the number of properties
- The main risk
- Thresholds and rules are revised, sometimes with a short transition period
- Practical advice
- Check the conditions as at the date of the deal, not from last year’s article
In plain words
The property threshold is the minimum value of a property at which the investment counts under a golden visa programme. It is the first thing clients ask about and, at the same time, the subject of the most misconceptions.
The point is that the amount is only one of the conditions. Programmes usually set additional requirements: the type of property (residential or commercial, new build or resale), the location zone — some countries have geographical restrictions — the form of ownership, whether the threshold can be reached with several properties, the holding period and restrictions on letting. A property at the right price but of the wrong type or in the wrong zone will not satisfy the programme.
The second point is changeability. Thresholds and rules are revised regularly, sometimes with a short transition period. You cannot rely on an article from a year ago or on what the seller says. The conditions are checked against official sources as at the date of the planned deal, and this is one of the main reasons why a purchase for a programme is supported separately.
When it is critical
What is checked besides the amount
- A minimum threshold
- By price or valuation
- What is included in the amount
- Residential or commercial
- New build or resale
- One property or several
- Geographical restrictions
- Zones with special conditions
- Regional requirements
- Holding period
- Restrictions on letting
- Form of ownership
How to proceed properly
- 01Check the current conditions
- 02Select a property to meet the requirements
- 03Check the title and the valuation
- 04Complete the deal
- 05Apply for status
What you need to know
- The amount is only one of the programme’s conditions
- The type of property and the zone may be restricted
- The threshold is counted by price or by valuation — these are different things
- A holding period for the property applies
- Conditions are revised, sometimes quickly
Common mistakes
- Relying on out-of-date information
- Believing the seller that the property definitely qualifies
- Not checking zoning restrictions
- Not taking into account the difference between price and valuation
- Planning a sale before the end of the holding period
What this means for a BRIDGES client
We check that a property meets the programme’s requirements before the deposit: amount, type, zone, form of ownership, valuation. Buying an attractive property that does not count is the most frustrating mistake there is.
Frequently asked questions
01 /What is the property threshold?
The minimum value of a property at which the investment counts under a golden visa programme.
02 /Is it enough just to reach the amount?
No. There are usually requirements for the type of property, its location zone, the form of ownership and the holding period.
03 /How is the value calculated?
By the deal price or by the valuation — it depends on the programme. This is confirmed in advance: the difference may be significant.
04 /Can the threshold be reached with several properties?
In some programmes, yes; in others, no. The condition is checked before any purchases are made.
05 /Do the conditions change often?
Yes, thresholds and rules are revised regularly, sometimes with a short transition period. They need to be checked as at the date of the deal.
06 /Can the property be let?
It depends on the programme: some allow it, others restrict or prohibit it during the holding period.
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This material has undergone editorial review by BRIDGES.
Choosing a property for a golden visa?
We will check it against the programme’s requirements as at the current date — before any money is paid.