Digital real estate platforms are already changing the real estate market in these regions: Greece, Turkey, UAE. Digitalization is one of the priorities for economic development. At least, this is a trend. The real estate sector, as the most popular and dynamic, strives to become a flagship in this sense. Several countries have announced the launch of real estate platforms. If you own real estate abroad or are planning to buy it to invest in a reliable “classic” asset, pay attention to the transparency of information about the property and the legislative framework.
A residence permit will protect your interests as a property owner
Many cases with APEX Capital Partners clients show that your property in another country will be more protected in terms of ownership and management if you have a status such as a residence permit or even citizenship. This way, you will be able to become a full-fledged participant in the local bureaucratic system, will have the right to visit the country even during the pandemic and not only.
Digital real estate platforms. Türkiye
The country’s authorities are creating a comprehensive system for digitizing all real estate objects, which will include a display of their current market value. The system, called the “Value Information Center”, will be put into operation in Istanbul in the first quarter of 2026. Later, by mid-2027, it will operate throughout the country.
How is the system useful? The innovation aims to eliminate price distortions and stop manipulation in the housing and land markets. Potential buyers will be able to access the real market value of real estate through a digital platform powered by artificial intelligence. The platform will also compare the selected property with similar offers in the same area and on the same street.
Turkish citizenship for a $400,000 investment in real estate. At the first stage, the investor and his spouse obtain a Turkish residence permit, and after processing, citizenship. More details >>
Digital real estate platforms. Greece
New platform myPROPERTY. The Hellenic Tax Authority (AADE) has carried out a major digitalization of property registration procedures. According to the new rules, all tax declarations related to the creation, modification or termination of property rights in Greece are now submitted exclusively through this electronic platform.
The process is initiated by a certified notary, who prepares an electronic deed and enters all relevant data into the system: the current status of the property, planned changes in property rights, the estimated value (according to state methods or the market price for properties outside the objective assessment system). The declaration submission date is recorded automatically upon completion of the procedure by the taxpayer. The application review period is up to 60 days.
How is the system useful? The digital process will significantly speed up the registration of real estate, which previously could take several months. Simplification of interaction between citizens and government services.
A Greek residence permit, the Golden Visa, can be obtained for the purchase of real estate for an amount of €250,000. APEX has accumulated significant expertise in the Greek real estate market and the registration of residence permits for investors under the current program. More details >>
Digital real estate platforms. United Arabian Emirates, UAE
New platform Prypco Mint. The most innovative initiative comes from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), which has introduced a platform that, for the first time in the Middle East, allows private investors to acquire shares in the emirate’s luxury properties through tokens.
Real estate tokenization is the process of converting real assets (real estate) into virtual assets (tokens) stored on the blockchain. For example, in real estate, a property can be divided into 1,000,000 tokens, and each token represents a portion of the property. Buying 10,000 tokens will give you 1% ownership of the property.
How is the system useful? Traditional real estate can be slow to sell, with lengthy processes and high costs. PRYPCO Mint changes this by offering fractional ownership, allowing investors to easily buy, sell and profit.
UAE Golden Investor Visa for buying premium real estate in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah. More details >>
