Buying International Commercial Property Investments

International Property Investment refers to the process of purchasing real estate which can include residential homes, commercial buildings, land or any range of property that is located in another country other than the investors, with the goal of generating a return on investment (ROI). This return can come from rental income, property value appreciation, or both.

The investment aim is to generate income through renting apartments or vacation homes for example, and or gaining capital appreciation through the property rising in value.

Buying international commercial property as an asset can be a solid investment strategy, offering diversification, potential for high returns, and exposure to global economic trends. However, it also comes with unique risks and complexities.

Investing in international commercial property can result in a portfolio diversification, thereby reducing exposure to a single country's economic or political risk.

The income potential of commercial properties can provide higher rental yields than residential ones, but the initial financial outlay is often greater.

Capital appreciation is the growth in value of a property, and in some markets or undervalued regions this may offer good long-term price appreciation.

Currency does come into investing in countries with stronger or appreciating currencies can boost returns.

Foreign market knowledge and lack of familiarity with local property laws, regulations, and business practices can be a concern and using a local estate agent and good lawyers is important.

In some countries there may be volatile conditions that affect property values, so political and economic instability poential should be reviewed as should double taxation treaties, local property taxes, and capital gains taxes.




The word commercial often conjures up the million dollar price tag to the would be investor, but in fact the term commercial investment covers all price ranges, and is simply a way to define the type of investment as against a residential property investment. While it is likely prices will be higher overall to purchase a commercial property, the returns can also be higher as the rental returns can be significantly different to residential rent.

Most likely when looking at a commercial property investment the type of building will be a warehouse, hotel, factory or even a working farm. There are many different types of properties that come under the title commercial. Large corporations will add a variety of investment products, such as commercial property, to create a balanced portfolio for their own company or shareholders.

Commercial real estate investing and acquisition and management firms are very often active internationally as they will purchase assets in multiple countries. Looking to purchase commercial investment property somewhere in the world - locally, nationally or internationally - view international real estate available in the property listings section of this directory - connect with an agent or property consultant to start and investment enquiry.