Where does your capital work hardest?
Nine investment indicators scored 1–10 across every market PropSentral covers. Select the markets you want to compare.
What each indicator means
Rental Yield
Gross rental yield range observed across active listings
Developer Market
Size, track record, and diversity of the developer market
Country Macro
GDP growth, inflation stability, and political risk
Infrastructure
Active and planned transport, airport, and urban development
Tax Efficiency
Combined income tax, CGT, and transaction cost burden for foreign investors
Mortgage Access
Availability and terms of financing for non-resident buyers
Residency
Quality and accessibility of long-stay visa or residency programmes
Liquidity
Ease and speed of resale; transaction volume and market depth
Currency
Historical volatility vs USD over a 3-year rolling period
Scores are qualitative assessments by PropSentral, updated quarterly. Not financial advice.
Score breakdown
| Indicator | Dubai | Malaysia | United Kingdom | Cyprus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rental Yield Gross rental yield range observed across active listings | 9/10 | 7/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Developer Market Size, track record, and diversity of the developer market | 9/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Country Macro GDP growth, inflation stability, and political risk | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Infrastructure Active and planned transport, airport, and urban development | 10/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Tax Efficiency Combined income tax, CGT, and transaction cost burden for foreign investors | 10/10 | 7/10 | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Mortgage Access Availability and terms of financing for non-resident buyers | 7/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Residency Quality and accessibility of long-stay visa or residency programmes | 8/10 | 6/10 | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Liquidity Ease and speed of resale; transaction volume and market depth | 8/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Currency Historical volatility vs USD over a 3-year rolling period | 9/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Yield Range Observed gross rental yield, per annum | 5–12.5% | 4–9% | 3–8% | 5–9% |
Tax, mortgage & residency
Dubai
Income Tax
0%
Capital Gains
0%
Max Mortgage LTV
Up to 50% for non-residents
Residency Programme
Golden Visa
Threshold
AED 2M+ property investment
Malaysia
Income Tax
0% on foreign-sourced income (remittance basis)
Capital Gains
0% after 5 years of ownership for non-citizens
Max Mortgage LTV
Up to 70% for foreigners in some cases
Residency Programme
MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home)
Threshold
MYR 1.5M+ fixed deposit (Premium tier)
United Kingdom
Income Tax
20–45% on rental income (after allowable expenses)
Capital Gains
24–28% on gains for non-residents
Max Mortgage LTV
Up to 75% for non-residents from some lenders
Residency Programme
No dedicated investor visa post-Brexit
Threshold
N/A — investor visa category abolished
Cyprus
Income Tax
0% for non-domiciled residents (first 17 years)
Capital Gains
20% on gains from Cyprus-situated property (with exemptions)
Max Mortgage LTV
50–60% for non-residents in Republic of Cyprus
Residency Programme
EU Residency (Republic of Cyprus) / Non-EU (TRNC)
Threshold
€300K+ for EU permanent residency by investment
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