A data-driven analysis of net rental yield, tax drag, capital appreciation, and currency risk across four major global real estate markets. The numbers make a case that is increasingly difficult to ignore.
| Metric | 🇦🇪 Dubai | 🇬🇧 London | 🇺🇸 New York | 🇮🇩 Bali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental YieldAnnual rental income ÷ property value | 7.8 – 10.5% Best | 2.6 – 3.5% | 2.9 – 4.2% | 5.8 – 7.2% |
| Net Rental YieldAfter tax, management & vacancy | 6.4 – 8.8% Best | 1.1 – 1.9% | 1.4 – 2.3% | 3.8 – 5.2% |
| 5yr Capital Appreciation (CAGR)Prime residential, 2019–2024 | +11.2% Best | +2.4% | +4.1% | +9.8% |
| Income Tax on RentalStatutory rate, rental income | 0% Best | 20 – 45% | 22 – 37% | 10 – 25% |
| Capital Gains TaxOn property disposal profit | 0% Best | 18 – 28% | 15 – 20% | 20 – 25% |
| Annual Property / Council TaxRecurring ownership tax | 0% Best | ~£3,000 – £8,000 | 1.5 – 2.1% of value/yr | 0.5 – 0.8% PBB |
| Transaction / Entry CostsStamp duty, registration, fees | 4% DLD fee | 5 – 15% SDLT | 2.5 – 5% | 5 – 10% |
| Currency StabilityExchange rate risk profile | USD Peg (1997) Best | GBP Volatile | USD Base | IDR High Risk |
| Freehold Ownership (Foreign)Legal right to own outright | Yes — Designated Zones | Yes — Unrestricted | Yes — Unrestricted | No — Leasehold only |
| Residency via InvestmentVisa or residency pathway | 10-yr Golden Visa Best | None (post-Brexit) | EB-5 ($800K min) | KITAS only |
| Inheritance TaxTax on estate transfer | 0% Best | 40% above £325K | Up to 40% | Varies |
| Average Entry Price / Sq.FtPrime residential USD equivalent | $350 – $1,200 | $1,350 – $4,200 | $1,100 – $3,600 | $280 – $800 |