I Searched for Property in 5 Countries At Once. Here's What I Found

The idea of buying property in another country used to feel like something reserved for a very specific type of person: wealthy, well-connected, with a lawyer in every timezone and a passport full of stamps.

That's not what it looks like anymore.

One afternoon on House48's Marketplace, I searched across five countries: Nigeria, Portugal, the UAE, Canada, and Thailand. Here's what I actually found.

Nigeria

Properties ranging from modern apartments in Lagos to land plots in developing areas outside Abuja. The price range is broad, and for diaspora buyers looking to invest back home, there's genuine variety at price points that compare very favourably to what the same money buys in Western markets.

Portugal

One of Europe's most searched property markets for international buyers, partly because of its Golden Visa programme. Properties in Lisbon and Porto sit at a premium, but there are listings in smaller cities and coastal areas that offer real value. Prices are in euros, so exchange rate awareness matters here.

UAE

Dubai's property market has a strong international buyer community. Listings range from apartments in high-rises to villas in gated communities. Freehold ownership is available in designated zones for foreign buyers, and rental yields in some areas are among the highest in the region.

Canada

A wide range of listings across provinces, with significant variation between cities. Toronto and Vancouver are expensive. Other markets offer much more accessible entry points for international buyers, and Canada's legal framework for foreign ownership is relatively straightforward.

Thailand

A popular market for investors and lifestyle buyers. Foreigners can own condominiums freehold in Thailand, which opens up a large range of options, particularly in Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Bangkok.

What the afternoon actually showed

You don't need to travel to five countries to understand five property markets. You need one platform that covers them all and lets you search, compare, and save from a single interface.

House48 is that platform. And an afternoon on it will show you more than you'd expect.

Start your multi-country search at thehouse48.com