For the current level of housing prices in China, many people believe that the factors supporting the continued rise in housing prices no longer exist. Industry insiders believe that "in terms of rental yield, it is lower than many countries, and the investment return is very disproportionate. The price of bare-shell apartments within the Fifth Ring Road in Beijing can buy well-located, fully furnished villas in Europe. For those with immigration plans, this is currently the best historical opportunity."
Since August 2013, when Cyprus targeted Chinese investors, countries such as Portugal, Spain, and Greece have introduced highly attractive real estate immigration policies. For example, purchasing real estate in Portugal for a total price of no less than 500,000 euros allows for the application of a residence visa, requiring only 7 days of residence in the first year, and then 14 days every two years. After 5 years, one can apply for permanent residency, and in the sixth year, one can apply for citizenship. The property can be sold after 5 years without affecting the status; in Spain, purchasing real estate for no less than 500,000 euros first grants a 2-year non-working residence visa, and after two years, one can apply for a 5-year permanent residence visa, with no immigration monitoring requirements.
For investors wishing to send their children abroad for study, immigrating first and then enrolling their children is undoubtedly a better choice. In recent years, as traditional immigration countries like Canada and Australia have tightened their policies, European countries have introduced ways to obtain immigration status through real estate purchases to address the European debt crisis, providing investors with a fast track, becoming a new choice for many domestic immigration groups.
Immigration experts indicate that these favorable policies are unlikely to last long; recent data shows that the economies of these countries are recovering rapidly. As European countries emerge from the debt crisis, they will no longer sell their public services at relatively low prices. This period will last at most three to five years, and this time will be a historical opportunity for Chinese investors in immigration.
Recently, as a pioneer and leader in European real estate immigration, WorldWay Immigration will hold a series of seminars on real estate immigration. Please call the consultation hotline at 400-138-2929 and follow the WorldWay Immigration website for event announcements.
Shenzhen Company
European Real Estate Immigration Seminar
Time: March 22, 2014, Saturday, 14:30
Location: 6th Floor, Excellence Times Square, Yitian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen