Who's investing overseas? International investors with professional experiences will seek for overseas opportunities to invest in smaller sized residential properties located in prime Asia Pacific locations with steady real estate development like Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Which market is a good one and what are the benefits? The Malaysian government has adopted various foreign investor-friendly measures, such as the canceling of the property gain tax. Furthermore, foreigners no longer require approval from the country’s Foreign Investment Committee to buy residential properties worth more than RMB250,000. Our company is co-operating with Singapore-based Pacific Star to jointly launch Panorama, a freehold luxurious high-rise condominium project in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur City Center.

What should we consider when investing overseas? Think about location, tenure, eligibility of developer and onsite asset management service, in addition to additional taxation, stamp duty and solicitor fees. For instance, finding a premium location will guarantee a future value appreciation and investment return, and did you know that the tenure for most residential properties in Malaysia are freehold? Also, residential property sales transaction will include taxes, governmental and professional fee. Before signing a Sales and Purchase Agreement, make sure all involved fees and charges and or any hidden cost related to property purchasing process.

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