Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Investing in real estate markets overseas


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While the housing market in the U.S. remains uncertain, it has become imperative for investors to seek opportunities elsewhere. In diversifying their portfolio, one of the best bets this year is to look at real estate overseas.

For investors that haven’t considered the possibility of looking overseas for investment opportunities, picking from among the many options available can be difficult. To help, here are a few leading picks according to experts:

1. A new report states that the top choice these days for real estate investments overseas is Panama. The property values there have appreciated in key waterfront areas which include Punta Pacifica, Balboa Avenue, and Costa del Este. Immigration to Panama is also expected to remain high as retirees, international corporations, and banks are expanding into the market. Meanwhile, the inventory for apartments remains low.



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2. Apart from Panama, Paris is also among the top picks. Even as the real estate market in the rural areas of France has not seen much improvement, Paris experienced reasonable growths in the past few years. There are active rental markets in the city and it even has a neighborhood that has been attracting attention from many investors.

3. As for those who are looking to invest in farmlands, Uruguay is worth looking into. With about 95 percent of the country farmable, there are also no restrictions to foreign ownership and the use of land.



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