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Homes for Sale Under $250K

Your next home abroad could start here. Explore 429 homes for sale under $250K from around the world, each with a starting price below US$250,000. With options in 12 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania, you can compare a wide choice of places.

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Homes for sale under $250K for foreign buyers: Everything to know

Before you buy a home under $250K, it helps to know how far your budget goes, what else you may pay, and how loans and transfers work. These six facts are a good place to start.

  • US$226,600A one-bedroom in Istanbul's Kadıköy

    Global Property Guide puts the median asking price of a one-bedroom in Kadıköy at US$226,600. In Istanbul's Esenyurt, it is US$49,400.

    Why it matters: Prices can vary widely within a single city, so it may be useful to compare neighbourhoods as well as countries.

  • US$116,000A three-bedroom in Johannesburg's Sandton

    Global Property Guide puts the median asking price of a three-bedroom in Sandton at US$116,000. A studio in Dubai's Downtown is US$394,800.

    Why it matters: What a budget can buy varies from one city to another. These figures are market medians rather than the price of any one home.

  • R228,356South Africa's transfer duty on R4.1M

    South Africa's transfer duty on a R4.1M home, about US$249,000, works out at R228,356, or about US$13,900.

    Why it matters: Purchase taxes can add to the total cost of a home. A tax adviser can confirm what would apply to a specific purchase.

  • 80%UAE home loans

    Banks in the UAE can lend an expatriate up to 80% of the value of a first home under AED 5M, and up to 50% on a home bought before it is finished.

    Why it matters: Loan terms depend on the lender and the buyer. As a guide, an 80% limit on a US$250,000 home would leave US$50,000 to fund, and a 50% limit would leave US$125,000. A bank can confirm what applies to you.

  • RM600,000Malaysia's entry-level programme

    Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) is a programme that lets foreigners live in Malaysia on a long-stay pass. Silver, its entry tier, gives a five-year pass. It asks for a home worth at least RM600,000, about US$148,000, and a US$150,000 fixed deposit.

    Why it matters: A home under US$250,000 can reach this property value, and the fixed deposit is a separate requirement. The programme's official guidelines set out the full rules, including those on the deposit and on keeping the home for 10 years.

  • From abroadPaying for a condo in Thailand

    Foreign buyers of a condominium in Thailand must send the money from abroad, in foreign currency.

    Why it matters: The rules cover how the money is sent and what the transfer must state. A bank and a local lawyer can confirm the steps for a specific purchase.

Sources: Global Property Guide, South African Revenue Service, Central Bank of the UAE, Malaysia's MM2H programme, and Thailand's government portal. US dollar figures use European Central Bank reference rates. Median prices are based on local property listings.

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Homes for sale under $250K: Compare buying rules by country

Here are the five largest markets on this page. Compare what each one charges or requires, and follow the links to read the official rules.

Turkey–Set by the land registryThe land registry notifies you of the title deed and revolving fund fees by SMS. You must be a citizen of an eligible country, and the property must sit outside prohibited zones.
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South Africa6 homes0% up to R1,210,000Transfer duty then rises in bands, starting at 3% of the value above R1,210,000.
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UAE213 homes4% in DubaiThe fee is shared equally unless the parties agree otherwise. Foreign buyers can own in Dubai's freehold areas.
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Thailand144 homesCheck before you buyForeign owners can buy a condominium unit, up to 49% of the space of the units in one building.
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Spain35 homes10% VAT on new homesResale homes pay a transfer tax instead, and its rate differs by region.
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Other taxes and fees can apply. This table is general information rather than financial or legal advice.

For the full list of countries with homes for sale under $250K, see our FAQs.

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These INTRIC guides cover how each market works and what to check before you buy.

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Homes for sale under $250K: Your questions answered

Clear answers to help you plan your purchase.

What can I buy for under US$250,000 on INTRIC?

You can choose from apartments, houses, and condominiums in 12 countries, all with a starting price below US$250,000. Most of the homes are apartments, and you can use the filters to narrow your search by market, property type, price, and completion date.

Which countries have homes for sale under $250K on INTRIC?

You can explore homes in 12 countries, so you can compare several markets before you decide:

  • UAE
  • Thailand
  • Spain
  • Albania
  • South Africa
  • Azerbaijan
  • Germany
  • Portugal
  • France
  • New Zealand
  • Croatia
  • Malta

Turkey and South Africa have the most homes on this page, so they are a useful place to start your search.

Is the price shown the full price of the home?

The price shown is the listing's starting price, which gives you a clear place to begin. Larger units in the same project can cost more, and taxes, fees, and legal costs are usually separate. Press Contact on the home you like and ask for the total cost, so you can plan your budget with confidence.

How do you work out the US$250,000 limit?

We convert each listing's starting price from its local currency into US dollars, so you can compare homes across countries more easily. Exchange rates change, so a home close to the limit can move above or below it. You can always ask the seller to confirm the current price in your own currency.

What extra costs should I expect?

Planning for extra costs early will help you set a realistic budget. The costs depend on the country:

  • Turkey: The land registry notifies you of the title deed and revolving fund fees by SMS.
  • South Africa: Transfer duty is 0% on the first R1,210,000 of the value, and then rises in bands.
  • UAE: Dubai's sale registration fee is 4% of the contract value, shared equally unless the parties agree otherwise.
  • Spain: New homes from a developer carry 10% VAT, and resale homes pay a regional transfer tax.

The seller and an independent adviser can confirm the costs for the exact home you want.

Can foreigners buy these homes?

Foreign buyers can purchase property in Turkey, the UAE, and Thailand, and each country sets its own rules:

  • Turkey: You must be a citizen of an eligible country, and the property must sit outside prohibited zones.
  • UAE: Foreign buyers can own in Dubai's freehold areas.
  • Thailand: Foreign owners can buy a condominium unit, up to 49% of the space of the units in one building.

For other countries, the seller and an independent adviser can confirm the rules for your nationality before you commit.

Will a home under US$250,000 qualify me for a golden visa or citizenship?

A home under US$250,000 sits below the UAE's golden visa threshold of AED 2M and Turkey's citizenship by investment threshold of US$400,000. If living abroad is part of your plan, our residency by investment page can help you compare other programmes and what each one requires.

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