Investing Abroad Shouldn’t Feel Likea Leap in the Dark
Every market looks like the right one when someone is selling it to you. We sit on your side of the table. We help private investors decide where to start, what to verify and when to walk away, across the Gulf, the Balkans, southern Europe and the UK.
A conversation, not a sales call. No obligation.
Who we work with
Different investors carry different problems. Choose the door that sounds like yours.
Buying property abroad
You are looking at a purchase in a market you cannot fully verify from home. We inspect, check title and give you the true numbers before you commit.
See how we workFamily offices and institutions
Your team does the analysis. We bring verified corridor deal flow, field verification in our markets and retained market entry mandates.
Visit the institutional deskProfessionals with clients abroad
Your clients ask about markets you cannot service on the ground. Refer them to an independent partner and be paid for every completed engagement.
Explore the partner programmeThe honest starting point
We know why this feels hard
Most investors who call us are not short of opportunities. They are short of straight answers.
Where do I even start?
Too many markets, hundreds of projects, and every one marketed as the opportunity of the decade. The first task is not choosing a property. It is deciding what this investment is truly for.
We begin with your goal. Income, a base abroad, or diversification. Then we shortlist markets and properties against it, never against what someone needs to sell.
Who can I actually trust?
Most property advice abroad is paid for by the seller. Some intermediaries add 10 to 40% for helping foreign buyers. You already sense this. It is why you hesitate.
You pay us directly and we take nothing from developers or agents. Our only incentive is giving you advice you can act on.
What am I not being told?
Title history, liens, developer solvency, service charges, tax in two countries, currency swings. The expensive problems are the ones that never appear in the brochure.
We inspect in person and verify ownership at the land registry. Every cost and every risk is set out in writing before you commit a single pound.
Every review ends in one of three answers
You pay us. No developer, agent or seller does. That is what makes the third answer possible.
Proceed
Title verified at the registry, costs modelled through to the net, risks named and carryable. You buy knowing exactly what you are buying.
Proceed with conditions
The deal works, but only if something changes first. A price adjustment, a clause added, a document produced, or funds held in escrow until it is.
Walk away
The title, the developer or the arithmetic does not survive scrutiny. We say so in writing, we show you why, and our fee is the same.
The fee is agreed before the work starts and does not change with the answer. Nothing in how we are paid moves the report towards a purchase.
We hold the list at 12 so the first number stays true.
Who pays decides what you are told
Three ways to get advice on a property abroad. The difference is not effort or intent. It is where the money comes from.
| Question | Horizon Holding Ltd | A developer's agent | A buyer's agent on commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who pays them | You do, directly. | The developer, out of the sale. | You do, as a percentage of the price. |
| If you buy nothing | The fee is the same. | They earn nothing. | They earn nothing. |
| What you get shown | Whatever answers your question, including nothing at all. | That developer's stock. | Property that pays a commission. |
| Title and ownership | Verified at the land registry before you commit. | Presented as given in the sales pack. | Usually passed to your lawyer after you offer. |
| What you get in writing | Proceed, proceed with conditions, or walk away. | A brochure and a reservation form. | A shortlist and a recommendation. |
| Fee known before work starts | Yes. A review starts from GBP 997. | It sits inside the price you pay. | A percentage, so it rises with the price. |
Described as the three models generally work. Firms vary, and there are good people inside all three. The question worth asking any of them is simply who pays you, and what happens to your fee if I buy nothing.
Where we work
Every market does a different job
No market is simply 'the best'. Each does a different job in a portfolio, and each has a catch worth knowing before you commit.
Dubai & the UAE
Deep rental demand, no income tax on rent, and residency routes that can support a longer term base. The most liquid of our markets.
Worth knowing. Service charges and off plan developer risk can quietly erode a headline yield. The building matters more than the brochure.
Saudi Arabia
The newest market open to foreign buyers, with Vision 2030 spending behind it and rental demand in Riyadh running ahead of supply.
Worth knowing. The ownership law only took effect in January 2026 and the permitted zones are set centrally. The zone decides what you can buy, not the city.
Qatar
The lowest entry cost of any market we cover, near 3%, with freehold open to foreign buyers inside ten designated zones.
Worth knowing. Prices have been flat for most of a decade. Buy this one for the income and the entry cost, not for the growth.
Albania & the Balkans
Early stage growth, a rising tourism coastline and entry prices Western Europe has not seen in decades.
Worth knowing. Title history and permits decide everything here. The paperwork matters more than the view.
Greece
Athens carries some of the highest yields in the eurozone, and foreign buyers pay the same taxes as Greek nationals with no surcharge.
Worth knowing. The VAT suspension on new builds is temporary and renewed yearly. If it lapses, a new build costs 24% more.
Cyprus
An EU member with a legal system rooted in English common law, an English speaking professional class and transfer fees often halved on a resale.
Worth knowing. A new build carries 19% VAT and a resale does not. Which one you are buying moves the entry cost by more than ten points.
Portugal
A mature, stable market with strong long term demand, clear law and a well trodden path for foreign buyers.
Worth knowing. The saturated hotspots charge a premium. The entry price, not the postcode, decides your return.
Spain
The largest holiday rental market in Europe, year round demand in the right locations and strong resale liquidity.
Worth knowing. Regional rental licence rules differ and change. They define what you are truly allowed to earn.
United Kingdom
A familiar legal system, deep long term rental demand and pricing in a major global currency. The steady anchor in a portfolio.
Worth knowing. Stamp duty surcharges and tax on rental income arrive early for overseas buyers. The net figure decides, not the asking price.
Run your numbers before you commit
See the gap between the gross return in the pitch and the net return in real life, across property, hospitality, business setup and trade, in any of our markets.
Your Investment Journey
A simple, transparent process designed to turn your property investment vision into reality
Discovery Call
We begin by understanding your investment goals, risk tolerance, and financial objectives through a personalized consultation.
Curated Opportunities
Receive handpicked investment opportunities that have been physically inspected and thoroughly researched by our team.
Confident Investment
Make informed decisions backed by comprehensive analysis, ongoing support, and transparent guidance throughout the process.
How we help
Our Services
Three ways we help, depending on where you are
Package
Ideal For
Includes
Free Discovery Call
First time or early stage investors
A 30 minute conversation about your goal and the markets, with an honest view on whether now is your moment
Due Diligence Report Pack
Investors comparing options
We verify the property, the developer, the title and the numbers. Then we tell you plainly whether we would proceed
Premium Concierge Service
International or busy clients
For investors who want it handled. Inspections, vetting, legal process and support after the purchase, from beginning to end
Ready when you are
Get Your Due Diligence Report
Full verification of the property, the developer, the title and the numbers, delivered to you in writing. Prices start from £1,500 and depend on the market. The standard package is paid securely online.
Secure checkout by Stripe. A confirmation follows by email.
Who you will speak to
Mazy Khan, Founder & Principal, Horizon Holding Ltd
From deputy headteacher to independent property investor
I started out as a deputy headteacher in the UK and bought my first investment property while still teaching. Over more than 17 years I have built and managed my own portfolio across the UK and Europe, and run businesses in catering, hospitality, and oils and resource products. I have sat on the buyer's side, the operator's side and the seller's side of a deal.
Horizon Holding exists because most property advice is paid for by the seller. Ours is not. You pay us, so the analysis answers to you. Today we advise clients in the Gulf, the Balkans, southern Europe and the United Kingdom.
Every recommendation comes with the numbers. Gross yield, service charges, vacancy risk, financing costs and a realistic view of the exit. If a deal does not hold up, I will tell you. Walking away is often the best investment decision.
Ready to take the next step? Contact me today for a free consultation and discover how we can help you invest confidently in Dubai's property market.
Before you call
Questions investors ask before they call
Straight answers, before you commit to anything.
Are you really independent, and how do you get paid?
What does it cost?
What budget do I need?
What returns are realistic?
Can I buy without travelling there?
Will buying property get me a Golden Visa?
How long does the process take?
What happens if you find problems with a property I like?
From the field
We took investors to Dubai and did the due diligence together
At our Dubai Due Diligence Retreat, investors walked real buildings with us, sat with the actual title documents, questioned developers face to face, and learned to read a deal the way we do. Costs, risks and all.
This is how we work everywhere. The same walkthroughs happen in every market we cover. On the ground, in person, with nothing taken on faith.
See what happened at the retreat
Start Your Investment Journey
Get in touch for a free consultation. Let's discuss how we can help you achieve your investment goals.