Your quarterly reality check on global real estate. No fluff, just facts (okay, and maybe a little commentary).
Listen, I know what you're thinking. "Another market report? In THIS economy?"But here's the thing — Q1 2026 was actually kind of wild, and not in a bad way.
We tracked over 83,000 listings across 25 countries, crunched approximately one bajillion data points (rough estimate), and emerged with some genuinely useful insights. You're welcome.
The vibe? Cautiously optimistic. European markets are holding strong, Golden Visa countries are still doing their thing, and yes — you CAN still find amazing properties for under €500K. We checked. Multiple times. We're thorough like that.
Here's how each major market performed in Q1 2026. Spoiler: Portugal is still everyone's favorite. We don't make the rules.
Golden Visa demand driving Lisbon & Algarve
Costa del Sol & Barcelona leading growth
Tuscany & Amalfi Coast remain hot
Luxury market cooling in major cities
London stabilizing post-election
Dubai setting new records
Digital nomads boosting CDMX & Riviera Maya
Provence & Côte d'Azur steady growth
Portugal and Greece continue to dominate foreign buyer interest. Greece's €250K entry point is basically a steal compared to other EU options. Get in while you can, people.
Here's the tea: digital nomad visas are changing everything. Portugal, Spain, and Mexico are basically printing money from laptop warriors seeking sun and WiFi.
Spoiler alert: ultra-luxury (€5M+) is cooling while mid-market (€300K-€800K) is absolutely thriving. Turns out normal humans want nice homes too. Revolutionary.
Our predictions for the rest of 2026. We're not psychic, but we ARE very good at spreadsheets.
Portugal will announce new Golden Visa restrictions by Q3
Greece €250K threshold will increase in 2027
Dubai prices will correct 5-10% by year end
Spanish coastal properties will outpace city centers
* These predictions are based on market analysis and are not financial advice. Please consult with professionals before making investment decisions. Also, past performance doesn't guarantee future results. You know the drill.
The PDF includes 20+ pages of detailed market analysis, regional breakdowns, and actionable insights. It's genuinely useful, we promise.