by Reid Kirchenbauer | Analysis, Property
Foreigners are buying real estate in Turkey more than ever. Property values in Istanbul are among Asia’s lowest, and the Turkish government is encouraging foreigners to invest. Is it possible these investors are making a mistake though? With real estate prices...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Editor's Picks, Property
Those who are looking to live or invest in a vibrant area with low taxes should consider buying a condo in Dubai. Home to people from different countries and cultures all around the world, Dubai is among the world’s most exciting cities. Dubai is welcoming to...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Currencies, Editor's Picks
High inflation is among the top concerns that investors now have about the global economy. By diversifying your assets across different currencies, you can reduce risk though. Here’s why you should add some of the safest currencies in Asia to your portfolio....
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Guides, Property, Recent
Thailand is one of Asia’s most popular foreign condo ownership destinations. A major reason is because tourists visit and decide to buy real estate in the country. Looking across Thailand, there are multiple cities where you can buy condos. One of these is...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Editor's Picks, Frontier Markets, Recent
Cambodia is among the world’s fastest growing countries. It’s also one of the most accessible frontier markets to foreign investors. Generally unexplored, and certainly undervalued, multinational firms including Samsung and Nike and have just recently...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Guides, Property
Penang ranks among the most popular places in Malaysia where foreigners buy real estate. Known for its cuisine, luxury condos, beaches, and metropolitan areas, Penang is a top destination for investors, retirees, and expats alike. Yet when considering Penang as your...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Guides, Property
If you want to own real estate on a Southeast Asian resort island, then Phuket might be near the top of your list of possible locations. Buying a condo in Phuket is something that thousands of foreign investors have done. Diversification of manufacturing supply chains...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Property
Don’t let the growing frontier economy of Laos fool you. This Southeast Asian country is among the region’s most restrictive to foreign investment and you should be careful when buying part of a business or any property in Laos. Far too many people overlook all the...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Recent
Foreign property ownership in Malaysia is perhaps easier than anywhere else on the whole continent. Asia is a continent that, by and large, does not hold the sensibilities of free markets or widespread property ownership. It has admittedly been changing in recent...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Editor's Picks, Recent
There is one country that undoubtedly comes to mind when someone mentions Southeast Asia: Thailand. Foreign property ownership in Thailand is among the most popular methods of direct investment in Asia. Westerners will sometimes automatically direct their attention to...
