Neocabot Properties · 11 September 2026
The practical answer
- Buying property does not create an automatic right to reside or become a citizen.
- Check the current government route before selecting a property around an immigration objective.
- Model holding period, physical-presence, family, tax and exit implications with qualified advisers.
- Neocabot's £1 million minimum net-worth qualification is a service criterion, not a government programme threshold.
Begin with the life objective
Clarify whether the priority is a home, residence permission, business access, education, family mobility, tax planning, long-term settlement or citizenship. These goals can point to different countries and different professional advice.
A suitable property may form part of the plan, but the property should still work as a purchase if the immigration timetable changes or the application is unsuccessful.
Use official programme rules, dated
The UAE Government's Golden Visa page, updated in February 2026, describes a real-estate investor category and lists a minimum capital figure of AED 2 million at that date. Eligibility, evidence and implementation must be checked with the relevant authority for the applicant and property.
Across Europe, the European Union's Your Europe guidance explains that naturalisation conditions and processes differ by country. A residence route, permanent residence and citizenship should not be treated as interchangeable outcomes.
Coordinate the professional work
Build one brief covering nationality, residence history, family members, preferred countries, intended time on the ground, source of funds, tax residence, property budget and timescale. Then separate the advice by discipline.
Immigration lawyers or licensed advisers should confirm the route. Tax advisers should assess residence and cross-border consequences. Property lawyers should handle title and contract work. Lenders and regulated finance professionals should assess funding where needed.
Choose the legal route before relying on the property, and choose the property on its own merits.
This guide is general information, not personal financial, legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules, costs and market conditions can change; verify the current position with the relevant authority and suitably qualified advisers.
Questions buyers ask
Does property ownership guarantee residency?
No. Residence permission is decided under the current immigration rules by the relevant authority.
Is the £1 million Neocabot threshold a visa requirement?
No. It is Neocabot's qualification for its global mobility consultation service and is separate from government programme thresholds.
Can one adviser cover property, tax and immigration?
Sometimes a firm has several qualified teams, but the scope and professional responsibility for each area should be clear before you rely on advice.