security deposit in Southeast Asia

4 things you MUST do to get your security deposit back in Malaysia

The most nerve-racking aspect of moving out has to be getting the security deposit back. While some landlords are honest and forthright during the...
Will the Malaysian election hurt the property market

Will the Malaysian election hurt overseas property investment?

Now the dust has settled on the Malaysian election with Mahathir Mohamad sworn in as the new prime minister, many overseas property investors are...
Is Southeast Asia the next China in terms of outbound real estate investment

The next China? ASEAN demand for overseas luxury real estate could soar

The influx of Chinese real estate investment globally took many by surprise. In 2016 alone, buyers from China accounted for USD 101.4 billion in...
London property revival is helping ASEAN investors

London property revival makes ASEAN investors take notice

For many Southeast Asian real estate investors, the search for overseas property begins and ends in London. The capital is seen as a safe...
English cities smart investors are considering include Sheffield, Manchester and Liverpool

Looking beyond London: 3 English cities smart investors are considering

London is still a prime destination for real estate investment, but savvy investors are looking beyond the English capital in search of better rental...
China's Best and Road boast ASEAN property investment

Belt and Road steers Chinese investors to Malaysian property

China’s Belt and Road initiative isn’t simply improving infrastructure in the 24 countries that make up the ambitious programme. Countries in Southeast Asia that...
retire in the Philippines

Why do expats choose to retire in the Philippines?

More expatriates are choosing to retire in the Philippines. People from the USA, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and many Nordic countries are all enjoying...
ASEAN passport strength is not strong

Passports present a problem for many ASEAN HNWIs

For wealthy citizens of Singapore and Malaysia, there is no need to worry about their passports. They are ranked as two of the strongest...
Asia’s best kept beach secret

Where is Asia’s best kept beach secret?

Ngwe Saung Beach is undoubtedly a hidden gem. In fact, it’s Asia’s best kept beach secret. More than 15 kilometres of pristine beaches can...
UK student property investment

Listing of the Week – UK student property investment

UK student property investment remains a great bet for Southeast Asian investors. While Brexit may have negatively influenced the economic prospects of the UK,...