Property Investment

Why You Shouldn’t Invest in Qatar

Why You Shouldn’t Invest in Qatar

Like moths to a flame, foreigners are flocking to the Gulf region seeking profits from high oil prices and migration from further north. Yet while some countries in the region have solid overall prospects, investing in Qatar should be avoided. As a major host of the...

Top 7 Cities in Turkey to Buy Property (Besides Istanbul!)

Top 7 Cities in Turkey to Buy Property (Besides Istanbul!)

Renowned globally as a tourism favorite, Turkey's real estate investment proposition has come into focus in during the 2020s. According to the most recent World Tourism rankings, Turkey is the 4th most-visited in the world by international arrivals. That number is...

How to Invest in India: The Complete Guide

How to Invest in India: The Complete Guide

Perhaps no other country in Asia, or the world, will have a greater impact during the 21st century than India. With a consistently high GDP growth rate exceeding 6% and a track record of avoiding recessions since the late 1970s, India's economic stability is a key...

Buying a Condo in Dubai: The Ultimate Guide

Buying a Condo in Dubai: The Ultimate Guide

Consider buying a condo in Dubai if you’re looking to live or invest in a vibrant city with low taxes and extraordinary future prospects. Dubai is rather welcoming to foreigners who want to buy property or otherwise invest here. Giving one example, Dubai allows...

How to Invest in Kazakhstan: Asia’s Overlooked Powerhouse

How to Invest in Kazakhstan: Asia’s Overlooked Powerhouse

Last updated November 1st, 2023.   Why would anyone ever want to invest in Kazakhstan? That's a legitimate question anyone could have when they hear the name of the country. But if you take a good look at the world's map, you'll find the answer: right in the...

Property Developers in Asia: Why You Shouldn’t Buy From Them

Property Developers in Asia: Why You Shouldn’t Buy From Them

Last updated November 25th, 2023.   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...

Best Countries to Invest in 2023

Best Countries to Invest in 2023

The past few years have been interesting for global markets, to say the least, and it’s unlikely that 2023 will be any different. As such, the best countries to invest for 2023 are ones with a longstanding record of growth and stability. We’re going through a period...

Why Your Vacation Home Isn’t a Good Investment

Why Your Vacation Home Isn’t a Good Investment

Last updated June 6th, 2023.   For about a decade, we've advised our clients and readers that they shouldn't combine a vacation home with an investment. Mixing up a lifestyle purchase with a serious investment just isn't a good idea. The past few years have...

Don’t Invest in Myanmar: Here’s Why

Don’t Invest in Myanmar: Here’s Why

Update for 2023: Some Burmese readers were upset at time, but we’re happy to have advised that investing in Myanmar was a bad idea years before the fact became obvious. This article was originally published back in 2017, and you can read our unaltered predictions from...

Real Estate Agents in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Real Estate Agents in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated September 25th, 2023.   For the last few decades, Asia has experienced one of the most powerful economic booms in history. Property prices, and as a result the prominence of real estate agents, have grown in alongside the region's investment...