by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Frontier Markets
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 | Blog, 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 | Blog, 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 | Blog, 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 | Blog, 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 | Blog, 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...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Recent
South Korea recently escaped the middle-income trap to join Singapore and Japan as the Asia-Pacific region’s third wealthiest country. As such, Korea property developers benefit from the nation’s rising home demand. This puts it in a very select list of...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Countries, Guides
Compared to neighboring Japan, anyone investing in South Korean property has seen a significantly better performance over the past few decades. South Korea is located in a triangle of the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, and the Sea of Japan. Due to its geographical...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Guides
Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia famed for its natural beauty, but don’t let this fool you into thinking it’s undeveloped. It’s the largest economy in the region and classified as newly industrialized. Indonesia property developers are among Southeast...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Guides
In many respects, Japan is unique in its history and culture. Investors will find that Japanese property developers are also unique in their finances and approaches to real estate. If you come from the Western world, you’re likely not averse to moving every few years...
