Investing in Malaysia Hotels: A Complete Guide

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Malaysia is the home to several popular tourist destinations, including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Perhentian Island, Tioman Island, Langkawi, and Redang Island.

With almost 30 million visitors yearly, Malaysia continues to attract everything from foreign retirees who opt-in for the MM2H visa, medical tourists, and travelers.

Malaysia further tries to boost tourism, for example, through its Visit Malaysia 2020 program. Unfortunately, the government couldn’t pursue this plan due to the COVID-19 crisis.

But we will most likely see a rebound once the market opens again.

Topics covered in this article:

  • Can foreigners buy hotels in Malaysia?
  • Regulations and Licensing of Hotels
  • The Malaysian Hotel Industry
  • Best Cities for Hotel Investments in Malaysia

Can foreigners buy hotels in Malaysia?

Malaysia has some of the most relaxed foreign property ownership regulations in Southeast Asia. Continue reading Investing in Malaysia Hotels: A Complete Guide

Investing in Vietnam Hotels: A Foreigner’s Guide

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The Vietnam tourism industry has grown with double digits year-on-year and it’s set to compete with countries like Thailand and the Philippines.

The pandemic has undoubtedly affected the market, but analysts also believe that it will be one of the fastest to recover.

We’ve seen increasingly more activity among foreign investors who look for opportunities to enter the hotel market. That’s why we have written this article and where you will learn the following:

  • Can foreigners buy hotels in Vietnam?
  • Hotel Ownership Regulations for Foreigners
  • Hotel Prices in Vietnam
  • Best Cities for Hotel Investments

Can foreigners buy hotels in Vietnam?

As mentioned in my separate article about buying residential property in Vietnam, foreign individuals have no issues to acquire 30% of the units in a commercial condominium project. Continue reading Investing in Vietnam Hotels: A Foreigner’s Guide

Investing in New Zealand Commercial Property: Full Guide

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New Zealand has seen significant residential price increases in the past years and is frequently talked about in the media. Yet, the commercial property market is not as competitive and offer higher yields than the residential market on average.

Compared to many developing countries in the Asia Pacific, you’ll find it easier to buy real estate here as a foreigner. In this article, I cover the following topics:

  • Can foreigners buy commercial property in New Zealand?
  • Requirements when Buying Commercial Real Estate
  • Commercial Property Types Available for Foreigners in New Zealand
  • Best Cities in New Zealand For Commercial Property Investments
  • Commercial Property Taxes
  • FAQ

Can foreigners buy commercial property in New Zealand?

New Zealand is an open economy with property ownership regulations that bring many similarities to that of Australia. Continue reading Investing in New Zealand Commercial Property: Full Guide

Investing in Hong Kong Commercial Property: The Definitive Guide

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Hong Kong has one of the most active property markets globally where office space prices in the CBD capture most of the headlines.

As Asia’s financial hub, it’s not strange that you can find plenty of commercial property investment opportunities here. Before you start, it’s important that you learn what regulations apply, what taxes you have to pay, and more.

In this article, you learn the following:

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Buying Commercial Property in Malaysia: A Complete Guide

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Malaysia is a culturally diverse and developed nation by Southeast Asian standards. It has a complex economy that is driven, not only by tourism and agriculture, but financial services, manufacturing, petroleum, and natural gas.

Thanks to favorable and transparent property ownership regulations, many overseas investors decide to set foot here. Here, the commercial property market is less spoken about in the media, even if it’s less competitive and with comparatively lower prices than the residential ditto. Continue reading Buying Commercial Property in Malaysia: A Complete Guide

Investing in Cambodia Commercial Property: Complete Guide

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Cambodia is one of the smallest and least developed countries in Southeast Asia and continues to attract overseas investors, due to various reasons. Its ease of doing business, openness to foreigners, and economic growth are undoubtedly fueling the demand.

Investing in residential real estate is comparatively easy to buying commercial real estate, especially when it comes to strata-titled units, like condos. In fact, this is the only option foreigners have in countries like Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

However, Cambodia’s commercial real estate market becomes increasingly interesting, a reason why we have written this article. Today, we cover the following topics:

  • Can foreigners buy commercial property in Cambodia?
  • Cambodia’s Commercial Property Market
  • Best Cities in Cambodia For Commercial Property Investments
  • Commercial Property Taxes
  • FAQ

Can foreigners buy commercial property in Cambodia?

Foreign individuals can only buy strata-titled units and apartments in Cambodia, typically new condominium units. This is the standard in other Southeast Asian countries. Continue reading Investing in Cambodia Commercial Property: Complete Guide

Top Property Management Companies in the Philippines: A Complete Guide

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The Philippines is becoming an increasingly popular investment destination for foreigners. Along with this, we see a greater demand for property management services.

Places like Manila and Cebu have plenty of property management companies, but you rarely find summarized information about them.

In this article, I list some of the biggest and most popular property management companies in the Philippines. Continue reading Top Property Management Companies in the Philippines: A Complete Guide

Top Real Estate Agencies in the Philippines: A Complete Guide

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Philippines is one of the most popular investment destinations in Asia at the moment. Here, many foreigners mainly buy property in Manila, thanks to its rapidly growing economy and quickly developing infrastructure.

Fortunately, you’ll be able to find plenty of international franchised agents, as well as local agents, who help foreigners to buy real estate on a daily basis.

Yet, it’s not easy to find summarized information about the top agents and what properties and services they offer.

Therefore, I’ve written this article where I present some of the most popular real estate agencies in the Philippines. Let’s have a look. Continue reading Top Real Estate Agencies in the Philippines: A Complete Guide

Top Real Estate Agencies in Manila: A Complete Guide

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Metro Manila is huge in terms of population and size, to many people’s surprise, Manila just make up a small part of this metropolitan area. With a rapidly growing economy, foreigners (especially Chinese investors) pour in to buy properties.

Here, you can find plenty of international and local real estate agencies who have a long experience of helping foreigners. Yet, you rarely find summarized information popular and credible agents in Manila.

In this article, I list some of the top real estate agencies that you can find in Metro Manila.

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Investing in Singapore Commercial Property: The Ultimate Guide

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If you read this article, you’ve probably understood that residential property is not your only option when investing in Singapore.

This small nation has a transparent system with favorable ownership regulations compared to most of its neighbors, making it a preferred choice for commercial property investments.

In this article, you’ll learn how foreigners can buy commercial property in Singapore, what the benefits are, about commercial property taxes, if you can get loans when buying commercial property, and more.

Can foreigners buy commercial property in Singapore?

Singapore might be one of the most expensive places to buy property in Asia, but it’s also one of the best in terms of foreign property ownership rights. Continue reading Investing in Singapore Commercial Property: The Ultimate Guide