"The Father of Modern Portfolio Theory," Nobel Laureate Harry Markowitz once said, "Diversification is the only free lunch in investing." In addition to the idea of "not putting all your eggs in one basket," global asset allocation, especially overseas property investment, has gradually become popular in recent years. The market size of global asset allocation is experiencing explosive growth.
Europe as the "New Opportunity" for Overseas Investment in 2017
According to relevant reports, the total amount of overseas investment surged to $33 billion in 2016. In addition to the persistent popularity of real estate in the United States and Australia, the most popular and eye-catching market is undoubtedly Europe. Not only do strong markets like the United Kingdom and Germany attract significant investment, but Portugal and Spain have also emerged as top choices for investment. Portugal has become the second largest country for Chinese real estate investment in Europe, second only to the United Kingdom, and is highly favored and focused on by investors.
In 2017, with the easing of monetary policy in the Eurozone, fluctuations in benchmark interest rates across countries, and the still low euro exchange rate, Europe has become the "New Opportunity" for overseas investment in 2017, and its real estate investment is bound to become the highlight of annual overseas investment. Coupled with the investment model of "Real Estate + Immigration" in countries like Portugal, Spain, and Greece, it will attract more Chinese investors to "mine" in Europe.
The Economic Recovery Drives the Real Estate Market, with Significant Appreciation Potential
With the gradual recovery of the European economy and the opening of "home purchase immigration" policies in several European countries, real estate investment in Europe has surged in recent years. Steady economic growth, low inflation, and support from the European Central Bank's monetary policy have made the trend of strengthening European real estate increasingly prominent. The real estate markets in most European countries have gradually warmed up along with the strengthening economy, with particularly outstanding sales performance in "home purchase immigration countries" such as Spain, Cyprus, Portugal, and Greece.
According to data from the National Statistics Institute of Spain, real estate sales in Spain reached 38,457 in January 2017, a year-on-year increase of 18.1%, the highest in nearly four years, with 82.2% being second-hand transactions, a year-on-year increase of 20.7%. The Spanish real estate market index has risen for 12 consecutive months. In 2016 alone, Spanish property prices increased by 4.7%, achieving growth for three consecutive years. Currently, Spanish property prices are still at relatively low levels, and with the ripple effect of economic recovery, there is significant appreciation potential for property investment.
Now is the Right Time to Buy European Real Estate
In Europe, most properties have permanent ownership, making real estate investment a relatively safe way to hedge against inflation. Additionally, the economic crisis has squeezed out the bubbles in the European real estate market, and property prices in many European countries are still at historically low levels; currently, European real estate, which is on an upward trend, still presents a "buying opportunity" for investors. Given the current situation, the euro exchange rate is slowly rising, and the future market for European real estate will be even more promising, making it the right time for investors to buy European real estate.
In addition to economic benefits, Portugal, Spain, and Greece allow for immigration for three generations through property purchases. The identity benefits enable children to enjoy free quality public education and better career development opportunities; the entire family's medical and pension benefits can also be more effectively guaranteed, truly achieving "investment immigration without compromise, earning money and enjoying happiness simultaneously." For more immigration information, please call: 400-138-2929.