India may not have previously come up as a potential goldmine for property investors, but real estate in some Indian cities have been creeping up the popularity charts and can now be viewed as some of Asia’s most prime investment real estate.
Just like in China, a huge country like India will no doubt have some cities which shine over the others. Mumbai and Bangalore have come up tops in a comparative table of 22 Asian markets. With many multi-national companies setting up regional headquarters or back offices in India, it comes as no surprise that commercial properties are key when it comes to real estate investment in India. The migration of locals from smaller cities and townships into these main cities and business hubs also mean a demand for rental properties are on the rise.
Singapore has fallen from its 11th place to 21st as residential property prices declined for 12 consecutive quarters. Even Tokyo, which topped the list at first place this year, have fallen to 12th place for next year as low interest rates see sellers holding on to their properties despite low vacancy rates. Japan’s declining economy also has a part to play in the market sentiments there.
The mainland Chinese investors are some of the largest players in real estate markets across the globe, but they have begun to turn their attention away from Asia to markets further north such as London and New York. Property prices in China are soaring, and their yearning for foreign footholds and connections have brought them into both established markets in the West and emerging ones in the region.
