If you are thinking in investing in China property then you have come to the right place! We are a buying agent for real estate in the cities in the Pearl River Delta area. We believe that buying an apartment or a commercial property is likely to be the simplest and most straightforward way for ordinary UK and European investors to share in the growth of the Chinese economy, and that the specific area we cover offers the best risk-adjusted returns. We are investors ourselves and have held property in China since 2007. In mid 2010 we decided to approach other investors with a view to investing jointly or acting as an agent for those who want to invest independently.

Through visiting China on many occasions, and dealing with local property agents and managers, we learned a lot about buying and managing properties in China. We have links with Chinese agents we use are trustworthy, efficient and cost effective. We can arrange trips, viewings and interpreters. We can supply plans, rental income projections, photographs, even videos, of suitable properties. In the case of Hong Kong and Macau we are able to introduce buyers to local banks who are usually happy provide finance of up to 80% of the purchase price, at very attractive interest rates.

Our current favourite investment destinations are Zhuhai, and Macau, the former because of its improving infrastructure links and the latter because of the rapid growth of its economy following a liberalisation of the gaming industry in 2004 and a vigorous campaign to improve governance since it became part of China in 1999. Other Pearl River Delta cities, including Dongguan, Zhongshan, Shenzhen, Foshan, Guangzhou and Hong Kong are growing rapidly or have very strong investment fundamentals, and we are happy to source properties in any of these locations if a client specifically is looking to invest in one of them. 

Ownership of real property in mainland China by overseas nationals is more complicated than in the EU or the US. The law permits this investment and a great deal of foreign investment has gone into China real estate. However, it is very difficult for a foreign national to borrow from Chinese bank, and transferring money into and out of China is slow and difficult. Macau and Hong Kong are make it very easy for foreigners to purchase property. Bank finance for property purchase by foreigners is usually available in both Hong Kong and Macau.

Hong Kong is the dominant financial centre in South East Asia and its position is likely to remain unchallenged for many years. Supply of property is limited, and demand is likely to grow. However, it is already very expensive and in the long term it will become integrated fully in to mainland China.