Ethiopia to open up real estate to foreign buyers

Ethiopia to open up real estate to foreign buyers

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has unveiled plans to allow foreign nationals to buy real estate and to open up retailing to international companies.
New law clears path for foreign buyers

New law clears path for foreign buyers

The new Law on Housing passed by the National Assembly will bring positive changes related to housing ownership of foreigners in Vietnam when it comes into effect in 2025.
Thailand’s condominiums draw foreign buyers

Thailand’s condominiums draw foreign buyers

While the number of Thai nationals buying domestic condominiums has slowed down, the demand from foreign buyers continues to surge, accounting for 24.6 per cent of the total property transfer value nationwide in the first half of this year, up from 20.5 per cent the previous year.
Foreign buyers face property tax limbo

Foreign buyers face property tax limbo

Some dossiers to transact property from foreigners to future buyers are still pending at local tax offices and waiting for the final decision of the General Department of Taxation to determine what type of tax to impose.
Evolving demands being met in high-end segment

Evolving demands being met in high-end segment

Despite COVID-19 restricting the flow of foreign buyers and investors to Vietnam, positive signs were reported from local buyers in the last quarter of 2020 for high-end residences, brightening up 2021.
Strong demand for high-end property

Strong demand for high-end property

With robust economic growth in Vietnam for the past several years, foreign buyers are diving into the real estate market as is evident by the pent-up demand from those looking to buy.
More foreigners buying apartments in HCM City

More foreigners buying apartments in HCM City

More foreigners are buying apartments and investing in real estate in Vietnam, especially in HCM City, with most of them coming from mainland China, Japan, Singapore and South Korea.
Hanoi’s lucrative property market attracts foreigners

Hanoi’s lucrative property market attracts foreigners 1

Hanoi expects to attract more foreign buyers on its real estate market as a rising number of foreign experts and entrepreneurs are working in the capital city.