To no one's surprise, "Is buying property in [country name] a good investment?" is still one of the most frequently asked questions that our clients have. In all fairness, it is a good question and one that we're always happy to answer. However, our answer to this...
Looking at all the most popular countries to buy real estate in Asia as a foreigner, the Thai real estate market ranks at the very top. That’s partially because of its strong tourism sector with Bangkok being the most visited city on the planet – at least during a...
Geography plays an important role in any country's success. From natural disaster risk to trade accessibility, location often defines a nation's growth potential. For example, landlocked nations are severely limited by their lack of access to the ocean. They rely on a...
The term "emerging market" brings to mind a country with an outstanding economy growing quicker than most. Emerging markets are typically going through a phase of rapid urbanization, rising foreign investment, and improved infrastructure quality. All these things help...
Worried about a future economic downturn? You certainly aren't alone. People around the world are asking what the best investments during a recession are. Indeed, a recession strikes the international economy once every few years on average. Plenty of recessions will...
Naturally, the demand for property investment in Asia invites less scrupulous people to come out of the woodwork to supply these supposed opportunities. Property developers have traditionally fulfilled this role, playing on the biases of Western investors who believe...
In the past several years, offshore bank account interest rates across the world have risen significantly. They're now a viable way to make passive income. Gone are the days of near-zero interest rates! We all have inflation to thank for that. In some countries, rates...
Don’t let ASEAN's smallest economy fool you. Buying real estate in Laos, or investing here in general, isn't a great idea at all. Mostly, this is because Laos is one of the region’s most restrictive countries to foreign investment. You should exercise caution when...
Pattaya is now becoming one of Asia's most popular cities in Thailand to buy a condo as a foreigner. Located about an hour and a half from Bangkok, and situated along the Gulf of Thailand's eastern seaboard, Pattaya's real estate market and economy mostly depend on...
High inflation, combined with rising interest rates, now ranks among the top concerns that investors have about the global economy. It's natural that people want to hold currencies that will maintain their value - whether in Asia or otherwise. This drives the demands...