Author
Thomas Lovas Lokoy
Co-founder & Editor, NorwegianSpark SA
Thomas Lovas Lokoy is the co-founder of NorwegianSpark SA, the Norwegian company (org. 834 984 172) that runs Pinnacle Mansion. He reviews, fact-checks and approves every article before it is published. Articles are researched and drafted with AI assistance; Thomas is responsible for what goes live. Corrections: thomaslien@norwegianspark.com.
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Articles and dossiers
- Spain's 100% Tax on Non-EU Buyers: Where It Stands and What Foreign Buyers Pay Today
23 October 2026
- The UK Mansion Tax Explained: How the High Value Council Tax Surcharge Will Work
23 October 2026
- How to Winterize a Second Home: Heat, Water and Insurance Before You Lock Up
23 October 2026
- Buying Property in Monaco: Duties, Residency, Costs
28 September 2026
- Buying on the French Riviera: Notary, Taxes, IFI
28 September 2026
- Buying a Chalet in Switzerland: Lex Koller Rules
28 September 2026
- Buying Prime Property in London: SDLT, ATED, Rules
28 September 2026
- Buying Property in Portugal: IMT, IMI and Golden Visa
28 September 2026
- Buying in Mallorca & Ibiza: ITP, Non-Resident Tax
28 September 2026
- Buying in Lake Como & Tuscany: Italian Property Taxes
28 September 2026
- Buying in Manhattan: Mansion Tax, Transfer Taxes, FIRPTA
28 September 2026
- Buying Property in Miami: Doc Stamps, Homestead, FIRPTA
28 September 2026
- Buying in Los Angeles & Malibu: Measure ULA, Prop 13
28 September 2026
- Buying Property in Dubai: DLD Fee, Freehold, Golden Visa
28 September 2026
- Buying Property in Singapore: ABSD, Landed Rules
28 September 2026
- Buying Property in Greece: Transfer Tax, Golden Visa
28 September 2026
- Branded Residence Management Agreements: What Buyers Should Check
6 September 2026
- How Branded Residence Rental Programmes Work: Splits, Pools and Owner Use
6 September 2026
- Branded Residence Resale Restrictions: First Refusal, Approval and Fees
6 September 2026
- Branded Residence Service Charges: Why They Are High and What They Buy
6 September 2026
- How to Verify a Branded Residence Without Falling for the Brand
6 September 2026
- Buying Abroad: the Ownership Structure Decides More Than the Property
8 August 2026
- Golden Visas: What Residency Programmes Actually Buy
8 August 2026
- Property Tax: What You Are Actually Being Taxed On
8 August 2026
- The 183-Day Rule Is Not the Rule
8 August 2026
- Low-Tax Countries: What the Headline Rate Hides
8 August 2026
- How Private Is Property Ownership, Really?
8 August 2026
- Stamp Duty and Transfer Taxes: The Tax You Pay Just for Buying
8 August 2026
- Will I Pay Capital Gains on the Sale of My Overseas Home?
8 August 2026
- Inheritance Tax on Property Abroad: The Bill Your Heirs Inherit
8 August 2026
- Letting It Out: Tax on Rental Income From a Home Abroad
8 August 2026
- Taxed Twice on the Same Money? Read the Treaty
8 August 2026
- The Purchase Price Is the Cheap Part
8 August 2026
- The Cost of Staffing a Trophy Estate
8 August 2026
- What Carrying Cost Does to the Return You Think You Are Making
8 August 2026
- Why Trophy Properties Sit Unsold for Years
8 August 2026
- A Low-Maintenance Property Beats a Cheap One
8 August 2026
- Branded Residences Explained: Contracts, Costs, Rental Programmes and Resale
10 July 2026
- Golden Visa Real Estate in 2026: Which Routes Remain
10 July 2026
- How to Buy Property Overseas: A Foreign Buyer's Guide
10 July 2026
- Smart Home Technology for Large Homes: What Is Worth Wiring In
10 July 2026
- Luxury Home Upgrades That Feel Expensive, Without a Renovation
2 June 2026
- Outdoor Living, Done Properly: A Garden and Terrace Guide
2 June 2026
- Buying a Private Island: Tenure, Consents and the Real Running Costs
24 March 2026
- Monaco Penthouses: What They Cost and How Buying Works
24 March 2026
- Can Foreigners Own Property in Dubai? Full Guide for 2026
24 March 2026
- Malibu Oceanfront Estates: Permits, Fire Risk and Insurance
24 March 2026
- Why Ultra-Prime Real Estate Can Be Riskier in Downturns
24 March 2026
- New York Penthouses: Billionaires' Row, Condos, Co-ops and Costs
24 March 2026
- Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Belgravia: How Prime London Property Works
24 March 2026
- Buying Prime Property in Singapore: ABSD, Landed Homes and Leases
24 March 2026
- Private Ski Chalets in Courchevel, Aspen and Zermatt: A Buyer's Guide
24 March 2026
- Off-Market Property: How Unlisted Sales Actually Work
24 March 2026
- Private Banking for Real Estate Investors: How the Lending Works
24 March 2026
- Tax-Efficient Property Ownership: Personal Name, Company or Trust
24 March 2026
- Fractional Ownership vs Jet Card vs Charter: Which Is Right for Investors?
24 March 2026
- What Does a Superyacht Cost to Own Per Year?
24 March 2026
- Classic Cars as Alternative Investments: How the Market Works
24 March 2026