I respect those “who focus on frameworks, governance, and sustainability rather than quick wins. This industry doesn’t need more noise. It needs responsibility.”
“The market has become more crowded, with new advisors, intermediaries, and programs emerging, which has raised both competition and the importance of credibility.”
“The uncertainty and disruption currently facing the investment migration industry” are concerning.
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Victoria Ciucurel says the middle and upper middle class have officially joined the investment migration market, broadening its parameters.
“There have been a lot of changes this year, but what surprised me most was how quickly several African countries entered the CBI space.”
“My main business concern right now is the political uncertainty in parts of Europe.”
“We are lucky that this profession provides so many proud moments, more than enough to outweigh the challenges.”
“As long as my “real boss” – my phone – allows it, I make the most of every moment” of my weekend.
“A large portion of my clientele is based in the Middle East, and the conflict between Iran and Israel has had a deep impact on them.”
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“Perhaps a divisive figure, but President Trump and his bold move with the New US Gold Card Program have definitely shaken things up.”
“One of the biggest challenges is keeping up with an ever-changing regulatory landscape […] In this industry if you fall behind, you lose.”
“There’s too much noise in the investment migration space — recycled content, unclear legal advice, and overly aggressive sales tactics.”
Kyle Kirkegaard of Empowered Startups is “surprised that the Portugal Golden Visa Program continues to be popular.”
“When a sovereign nation invited me to design an immigration program, it was the equivalent of winning a Nobel Prize in our industry.”
Policy changes were “more gradual” a few years back, but now governments have picked up the pace and “revise policies almost monthly”
“Hearing that they [client] had survived and are now thriving was deeply moving and reinforced the vital importance of the work we do.”
“The surge in interest from the US market” is surprising. “It’s fascinating to see how US investors increasingly seek European residency”
“What also truly surprised me was the overwhelming response from American and British citizens choosing Portugal as their second home”