Juwai IQI commented that real estate appeals to Chinese investors due to its “clear and tangible nature”. As a long-term investment, it also provides returns through capital appreciation and long-term income in the form of rent in a non-Chinese currency independent of domestic economic fluctuations.
Juwai IQI group CEO Kashif Ansari said:
“In the current landscape of rising interest rates, those Chinese investors equipped with readily available capital hold a distinct advantage over local buyers.”
He also highlighted a surge in immigration opportunities in affluent countries as a factor in further piquing interest from Chinese investors to explore options beyond their home country.
According to Knight Frank:
“For years, property has been the favoured asset class for wealth accumulation for the Chinese, with many investing as much as 70% of their savings in real estate, both domestically and internationally.”
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