Pages

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Country investment ratings


Updated on a regular basis


Shows the countries where buy-to-let property earns the highest returns. For assumptions see below.


City/CountryGross Rental Yield
(% per annum)
Long Term Investment Rating
1Andorra Click to go to Andorra Overview Page.2.24% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Andorra .
1What's good and what's bad about Andorra?

GOOD
* Very low rental income tax
* Moderate yields
* Strong tourism & economy

BAD
* Limited buying options
* Tenancy laws unknown
2Antigua Click to go to Antigua and Barbuda Overview Page.4.13% For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Antigua and Barbuda .
2What's good and what's bad about Antigua and Barbuda?

GOOD
* Moderate yields

BAD
* High transaction costs
* High rental income tax
* Tourism dependent economy
* Minor ownership restrictions
3Argentina, Buenos Aires Click to go to Argentina Overview Page.6.82% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Argentina .
2What's good and what's bad about Argentina?

GOOD
* High yields for luxury units
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Low to moderate transaction costs
* High GDP growth

BAD
* High rental income tax
* No mortgages possible
* To buy: Full amt paid in cash
* Foreign exchange restrictions
* Very high inflation rate - official numbers not credible
4Aruba, Makmol and Baval Click to go to Aruba Overview Page.6.23% For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate to Good For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Aruba .
2What's good and what's bad about Aruba?

GOOD
* Low transaction costs

BAD
* Pro-tenant rental market
* Taxes can be very high
* Generally low yields
* Tourism dependent economy
5Australia, Sydney Click to go to Australia Overview Page.4.11% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Australia .
2What's good and what's bad about Australia?

GOOD
* Strong and stable economy
* Low to moderate transaction costs
* Tenant-neutral rental market
* Strong rental market for migrants

BAD
* Moderate effective income tax rates
* Prices have risen too far, too fast
* Interest rates are rising rapidly
6Austria, Vienna Click to go to Austria Overview Page.4.48% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Austria .
2What's good and what's bad about Austria?

GOOD
* Stable political system
* Moderate transaction costs
* Moderate yields for new units

BAD
* Complicated pro-tenant system
* Moderate to high rental icome taxes
7Bahamas Click to go to Bahamas Overview Page.7.07% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Bahamas .
4What's good and what's bad about Bahamas?

GOOD
* Stable economy & government
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Minimal property taxation
* Moderate rental yields

BAD
* Moderate to high transaction costs
* Poor recent GDP growth record
8Barbados, St James Click to go to Barbados Overview Page.3.52% For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Barbados .
2What's good and what's bad about Barbados?

GOOD
* Neutral tenancy laws
* No CGT and inheritance tax

BAD
* Generally low yields
* High rental income tax
* High transaction costs
* Tourism dependent economy
9Belgium, Brussels Click to go to Belgium Overview Page.4.48% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Belgium .
2What's good and what's bad about Belgium?

GOOD
* Strong demand for rental units

BAD
* Moderate to high transaction costs
* Tiresome tenancy length limits
* Moderate to high taxes
10Bermuda Click to go to Bermuda Overview Page.4.94% For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Bermuda .
2What's good and what's bad about Bermuda?

GOOD
* One of the richest in the world
* Pro-landlord rental market

BAD
* Low yields for coastal units
* Very high transaction costs
* Property taxes can be high
* Significant ownership limits
11Brazil, Sao Paolo Click to go to Brazil Overview Page.7.25% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Brazil .
4What's good and what's bad about Brazil?

GOOD
* Biggest in Latin America
* Pro-landlord rental market

BAD
* Moderate to high rental income tax
* Moderate transaction costs
* Inflation is higher than yields
* High inequality & poverty
12Bulgaria, Sophia Click to go to Bulgaria Overview Page.4.74% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Bulgaria .
2What's good and what's bad about Bulgaria?

GOOD
* Pro-landlord rental market

BAD
* Yields not great
* High transaction costs
* Moderate rental income tax
* Corruption & crime woes
13Cambodia, Phnom Phen Click to go to Cambodia Overview Page.3.26% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Cambodia .
2What's good and what's bad about Cambodia?

GOOD
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Moderate yields in Phnom Penh
* High GDP growth rate

BAD
* Moderate rental income tax rate
* Corrupt, autocratic govt
* Serious ownership restrictions
* Aid-dependent economy
14Canada, Toronto Click to go to Canada Overview Page.5.35% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Canada .
3What's good and what's bad about Canada?

GOOD
* Strong rental market for immigrants
* Low transaction costs
* Strong and stable economy
* No estate or inheritance tax
* Low to moderate rental income tax

BAD
* Pro-tenant rental laws
15Cayman Is., Grand Cayman Click to go to Cayman Is. Overview Page.5.84% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Cayman Is. .
4What's good and what's bad about Cayman Is.?

GOOD
* Complete tax freedom
* Pro-landlord rental market

BAD
* Quite high transactions costs
16Chile, Santiago Click to go to Chile Overview Page.7.10% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Chile .
4What's good and what's bad about Chile?

GOOD
* High yields in coastal areas
* Politically stable w/ strong econ
* Tenant neutral rental market
* Low to moderate transaction costs

BAD
* Complicated income tax
17China, Shanghai Click to go to China Overview Page.2.66% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in China .
1What's good and what's bad about China?

GOOD
* Fastest growing economy
* Pro-landlord rental market

BAD
* Uncertainty over rules and laws
* Property rights issues
* Aliens cant be landlords
* Yields now very low
* Government is determined to slow the market
City/CountryGross Rental Yield
(% per annum)
Long Term Investment Rating
18Colombia, Bogota Click to go to Colombia Overview Page.7.43% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Colombia .
5What's good and what's bad about Colombia?

GOOD
* High yields in Bogota
* Low transaction costs
* Neutral to pro-landlord market

BAD
* Very high rental income tax
* Insecure property rights
* Political and security issues
19Costa Rica, San Jose Click to go to Costa Rica Overview Page.7.33% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Costa Rica .
3What's good and what's bad about Costa Rica?

GOOD
* High yields for coastal units

BAD
* Pro-tenant rental market
* Moderate transaction costs
* High rental income taxes
20Croatia, Zagreb Click to go to Croatia Overview Page.5.61% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Croatia .
3What's good and what's bad about Croatia?

GOOD
* Strong tourist rental market
* Moderate tax rates

BAD
* Multiple foreign ownership limits
* Moderate to high transaction costs
* Vulnerable & unstable economy
21Cyprus, Limassol Click to go to Cyprus Overview Page.4.10% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Cyprus .
1What's good and what's bad about Cyprus?

GOOD
* Moderate transaction costs
* Rapid growth with EU membership
* Moderate rental yields
* Low effective rental income tax

BAD
* Conflict divides island into 2
* Pro-tenant rental market
22Czech Republic, Prague Click to go to Czech Republic Overview Page.3.09% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Czech Republic .
2What's good and what's bad about Czech Republic?

GOOD
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Moderate yields in Prague
* Low transaction costs

BAD
* Moderate to high rental income tax
* Aliens cant buy land directly
23Denmark, Copenhagen Click to go to Denmark Overview Page.4.73% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Denmark .





n.a.
What's good and what's bad about Denmark?

GOOD
* Strong and stable economy
* Low transaction costs

BAD
* Extremely pro-tenant market
* Limited ownership for aliens
* Very high rental income tax
* Low yields in Copenhagen
24Ecuador, Quito Click to go to Ecuador Overview Page.8.34% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Excellent For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Ecuador .
3What's good and what's bad about Ecuador?

GOOD
* High yields in Quito

BAD
* Pro-tenant rental market
* High rental income tax
* High transaction costs
* Volatile political situation
25Egypt, Cairo Click to go to Egypt Overview Page.7.07% For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 150 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Egypt .
5What's good and what's bad about Egypt?

GOOD
* Very high yields in Maadi
* Moderate transaction costs
* Low effective income tax, no CGT

BAD
* Pro-tenant rental market
* Succession worries when Mubarak dies
* Lowish long-term GDP growth
26El Salvador, San Salvador Click to go to El Salvador Overview Page.10.02% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Spectacular For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in El Salvador .
3What's good and what's bad about El Salvador?

GOOD
* High yields in San Salvador
* Low transaction costs

BAD
* High rental income tax
* Pro-tenant rental market
* Still weak economy
* Insecure property rights
27Estonia, Tallinn Click to go to Estonia Overview Page.3.99% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Estonia .
3What's good and what's bad about Estonia?

GOOD
* Very low transaction costs
* Moderate yields in Tallinn
* Strong economic growth

BAD
* High rental income tax
* Slighlty pro-tenant market
28Finland, Helsinki Click to go to Finland Overview Page.3.94% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Finland .
2What's good and what's bad about Finland?

GOOD
* Low to moderate transaction costs
* Strong and stable economy
* Tenant-neutral rental market
* Moderate yields in Helsinki

BAD
* High rental income tax
29France, Paris Click to go to France Overview Page.3.26% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in France .
2What's good and what's bad about France?

GOOD
* Low effective rental income tax
* High yields in Paris
* Global political powerhouse

BAD
* Moderate to high transaction costs
* Pro-tenant rental market
30Germany, Berlin Click to go to Germany Overview Page.3.73% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Germany .
3What's good and what's bad about Germany?

GOOD
* Low to moderate transaction costs
* Largest economy in Europe
* High yields in Berlin

BAD
* Pro-tenant rental market
* Moderate rental income tax
31Greece, Athens Click to go to Greece Overview Page.2.36% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Greece .
1What's good and what's bad about Greece?

GOOD
* Moderate yields in Athens
* Tenant-neutral rental market

BAD
* Property is expensive
* Rental income tax can be high
* Moderate to high transaction costs
* Weak economic performance
32Guadeloupe, Grande-Terre Click to go to Guadeloupe Overview Page.4.88% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Guadeloupe .
3What's good and what's bad about Guadeloupe?

GOOD
* Low effective rental income tax

BAD
* Strongly pro-tenant market
* Low to moderate yields
* Very high transaction cost
33Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island Click to go to Hong Kong Overview Page.3.23% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Hong Kong .
2What's good and what's bad about Hong Kong?

GOOD
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Low transaction costs
* Strong & stable economy
* Moderate rental income tax

BAD
* Low to moderate yields
34Hungary, Budapest Click to go to Hungary Overview Page.7.18% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Hungary .
4What's good and what's bad about Hungary?

GOOD
* Good yields in Budapest
* Low to moderate transaction costs
* The law is pro-landlord

BAD
* Minor ownership restrictions
* Moderate to high rental icome taxes
City/CountryGross Rental Yield
(% per annum)
Long Term Investment Rating
35India, Mumbai Click to go to India Overview Page.2.76% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in India .
2What's good and what's bad about India?

GOOD
* High yields in cities like Bangalore
* Rapid economic growth

BAD
* Rent control in some cities
* Moderate to high taxes & cost
* Siginificant ownership limits
36Indonesia, Jakarta Click to go to Indonesia Overview Page.10.21% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Spectacular For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Indonesia .
3What's good and what's bad about Indonesia?

GOOD
* Very high yields in Jakarta
* Tenant neutral rental market

BAD
* Serious ownership limits
* High rental income tax
* High transaction costs
* Perhaps overbuilt
37Israel, Tel Aviv Click to go to Israel Overview Page.3.31% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Israel .
2What's good and what's bad about Israel?

GOOD
* Moderate yields in Tel Aviv
* Low to moderate transaction costs
* Low effective rental income tax

BAD
* Low recent GDP growth
* Minor property ownership issues
* Several conflict areas
38Italy, Rome Click to go to Italy Overview Page.4.06% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Italy .
3What's good and what's bad about Italy?

GOOD
* Europes historical center
* Strong tourist rental market

BAD
* Strongly pro-tenant laws
* High roundtrip transaction costs
* High income taxes
39Jamaica, Kingston Click to go to Jamaica Overview Page.10.07% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Spectacular For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Jamaica .
3What's good and what's bad about Jamaica?

GOOD
* Luxury market is pro landlord

BAD
* High murder & crime rate
* High transaction costs
* High rental income taxes
* Low GDP growth
40Japan, Tokyo Click to go to Japan Overview Page.4.33% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Japan .
2What's good and what's bad about Japan?

GOOD
* Strongly pro-landlord system
* Low to moderate transaction costs
* Strong rental market in Tokyo
* Stable political system
* Low effective rental income tax

BAD
* Economic malaise for 10+ yrs
41Jordan, Amman Click to go to Jordan Overview Page.7.97% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Jordan .
5What's good and what's bad about Jordan?

GOOD
* High yields in Amman
* Rents paid 1 year in advance
* Moderate buying costs
* Low effective rental income tax rates

BAD
* Minor buying restrictions
* GDP growth has historically been weak
42Kenya, Nairobi Click to go to Kenya Overview Page.6.18% For a 300 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate to Good For a 300 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Kenya .
3What's good and what's bad about Kenya?

GOOD
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Moderate yields in Nairobi

BAD
* Corruption & poverty woes
* Security & political concerns
* High rental income tax of 30%
43Latvia, Riga Click to go to Latvia Overview Page.4.21% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Latvia .
3What's good and what's bad about Latvia?

GOOD
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Low effective rental income tax rates
* Low transaction costs
* High GDP growth
* Housing market's recent correction has restored value to market

BAD
* Low to moderate yields in Riga
* Minor ownership restrictions on land
44Lebanon, Beirut Click to go to Lebanon Overview Page.3.30% For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Lebanon .
2What's good and what's bad about Lebanon?

GOOD
* High yields in Beirut
* Low rental income tax
* Moderate transaction cost

BAD
* Unstable security situation
* Minor ownership limits
* Heavily damaged by attacks
45Lithuania, Vilnius Click to go to Lithuania Overview Page.3.53% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Lithuania .
2What's good and what's bad about Lithuania?

GOOD
* Very low transaction costs
* Low effective rental income tax rates

BAD
* Generally low yields in Vilnius
* Slighlty pro-tenant market
46Luxembourg Click to go to Luxembourg Overview Page.3.56% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Luxembourg .
1What's good and what's bad about Luxembourg?

GOOD
* Moderate transaction costs
* Low effective rental income tax rates

BAD
* Extremely pro-tenant market
* Low yields in city center
47Macedonia. Skopje Click to go to Macedonia Overview Page.7.38% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Macedonia .
4What's good and what's bad about Macedonia?

GOOD
* High yields in Skopje
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Low transaction costs
* Moderate income taxes

BAD
* Serious ownership restrictions
* Political and security concerns
48Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Click to go to Malaysia Overview Page.6.93% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Malaysia .
4What's good and what's bad about Malaysia?

GOOD
* Low transaction costs
* High yields for luxury condos
* Reforms improved rental market

BAD
* High rental income tax
* Pro-tenant rental market
49Malta, Valleta Click to go to Malta Overview Page.3.25% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Malta .
1What's good and what's bad about Malta?

GOOD
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Low to moderate transaction costs

BAD
* Low yields
* Significant ownership limits
* High rental income tax
* Weak economic performance
50Martinique, Fort-de-France Click to go to Martinique Overview Page.5.58% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Martinique .
2What's good and what's bad about Martinique?

GOOD
* Low effective rental income tax

BAD
* Strongly pro-tenant market
* Low to moderate yields
* High transaction costs
51Mexico, Mexico City Click to go to Mexico Overview Page.7.30% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Mexico .





n.a.
What's good and what's bad about Mexico?

GOOD
* High yields for luxury units
* Moderate transaction costs
* Low to moderate income taxes

BAD
* Pro-tenant rental market
City/CountryGross Rental Yield
(% per annum)
Long Term Investment Rating
52Moldova, Chisinau Click to go to Moldova Overview Page.11.18% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Spectacular For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Moldova .
3What's good and what's bad about Moldova?

GOOD
* High yields in Chisinau
* Pro-landlord rental market

BAD
* Secessionist problems
* High effective tax rates
* To buy: Full amt paid in cash
* One of the poorest in Europe
53Monaco Click to go to Monaco Overview Page.1.73% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Monaco .
1What's good and what's bad about Monaco?

GOOD
* No rental income tax
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Strong, diversified economy

BAD
* Very low rental yields
* High transaction costs
54Morocco, Marrakesh Click to go to Morocco Overview Page.6.63% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Morocco .
4What's good and what's bad about Morocco?

GOOD
* Moderate transaction costs
* High yields in Marrakech
* Pro-landlord rental market

BAD
* Taxes can be very high
* Weak property rights
* Macroeconomic woes
55Netherlands, Amsterdam Click to go to Netherlands Overview Page.5.04% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Netherlands .
4What's good and what's bad about Netherlands?

GOOD
* Moderate yields in Amsterdam
* Strong & stable economy
* Moderate transaction costs
* Moderate rental income tax rates

BAD
* Pro-tenant rental market
56New Zealand, Auckland Click to go to New Zealand Overview Page.5.84% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in New Zealand .
4What's good and what's bad about New Zealand?

GOOD
* Low transaction costs
* Strong and stable economy
* Neutral rental market
* Low to moderate income taxes
* Cheaper than ever before!
* Yields OK

BAD
* Market heading South
57Nicaragua, Managua Click to go to Nicaragua Overview Page.6.41% For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate to Good For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Nicaragua .
4What's good and what's bad about Nicaragua?

GOOD
* High yields in Managua
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Increasingly attractive to foreigners

BAD
* Fragile economy, high poverty
* Insecure property rights
* Moderate to high taxes
* Weak GDP growth track record
58Panama, Panama City Click to go to Panama Overview Page.9.08% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Excellent For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Panama .
5What's good and what's bad about Panama?

GOOD
* High yields in Panama City
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Low transaction costs
* Moderate rental income tax

BAD
* Overbuilt?
* New restrictions on foreigners
59Peru, Lima Click to go to Peru Overview Page.10.56% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Spectacular For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Peru .
5What's good and what's bad about Peru?

GOOD
* High yields in Lima
* Low transaction costs

BAD
* High rental income tax
* Pro-tenant rental market
* Volatile political situation
60Philippines, Metro Manila Click to go to Philippines Overview Page.7.63% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Philippines .
3What's good and what's bad about Philippines?

GOOD
* High yields for luxury condos
* Pro landlord luxury market
* Strong expat rental market

BAD
* High transaction costs
* High taxes & corrupt system
* Foreigners cant buy land
61Poland, Warsaw Click to go to Poland Overview Page.5.41% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Poland .
3What's good and what's bad about Poland?

GOOD
* Low transaction costs
* Strong post-transition economy

BAD
* Low to moderate rental yields
* High rental income tax
* Strong pro-tenant sentiments
62Portugal, Lisbon Click to go to Portugal Overview Page.4.71% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Portugal .
2What's good and what's bad about Portugal?

GOOD
* Moderate rental income tax rates
* Low to moderate transaction costs

BAD
* Low to moderate yields in Lisbon
* Strongly pro-tenant laws
* Weak economic growth
63Puerto Rico, San Juan Click to go to Puerto Rico Overview Page.6.14% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Puerto Rico .
2What's good and what's bad about Puerto Rico?

GOOD
* Dynamic, robust economy
* Moderate yields in San Juan

BAD
* High rental income tax
* Pro-tenant rental market
64Romania, Bucharest Click to go to Romania Overview Page.5.04% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Romania .
3What's good and what's bad about Romania?

GOOD
* Moderate yields in Bucharest
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Low to moderate transaction costs

BAD
* Foreigners cant buy land
* High inflation rate
* Property is expensive relative to GDP
65Russia, Moscow Click to go to Russia Overview Page.4.19% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Russia .
2What's good and what's bad about Russia?

GOOD
* Rapid economic growth

BAD
* High costs yet moderate yields
* High rental income tax & VAT
* High transaction costs
* Pro-tenant rental market
* Several ownership issues
66Serbia Click to go to Serbia Overview Page.5.80% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Serbia .
2What's good and what's bad about Serbia?

GOOD
* Low transaction costs
* Good yields in Belgrade

BAD
* Political and economic woes
* Moderate rental income tax
* Foreigners cant buy urban land
67Singapore Click to go to Singapore Overview Page.2.94% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Singapore .
2What's good and what's bad about Singapore?

GOOD
* Strong & stable economy
* Low transaction costs
* Pro-landlord rental market

BAD
* Very low yields
* Moderate rental income tax
68Slovakia, Bratislava Click to go to Slovak Republic Overview Page.5.71% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Slovak Republic .
3What's good and what's bad about Slovak Republic?

GOOD
* Low to moderate rental income tax
* Very low transaction costs
* Tenant-neutral rental market

BAD
* Minor issues w/ property rights
* Low rental yields
City/CountryGross Rental Yield
(% per annum)
Long Term Investment Rating
69Slovenia, Ljubljana Click to go to Slovenia Overview Page.4.49% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Slovenia .
3What's good and what's bad about Slovenia?

GOOD
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Low transaction costs
* Strong post-transition economy

BAD
* Low to moderate yields in Ljubljana
* High rental income tax
* Minor issues w/ ownership
70South Africa, Cape Town Click to go to South Africa Overview Page.7.47% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in South Africa .
2What's good and what's bad about South Africa?

GOOD
* High yields for luxury units
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Moderate transaction costs
* Strong rental market with economy

BAD
* Moderate to high income tax rates
71Spain, Madrid Click to go to Spain Overview Page.3.41% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Spain .
1What's good and what's bad about Spain?

GOOD
* Stable & dynamic economy
* Moderate transaction costs

BAD
* Strongly pro-tenant laws
* Generally low yields
* Multiple and high taxes
72St Lucia Click to go to St. Lucia Overview Page.2.30% For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 200 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in St. Lucia .
2What's good and what's bad about St. Lucia?

GOOD
* Moderate yields for houses
* Rapid economic growth

BAD
* Very high transaction costs
* High rental income tax
* Significant ownership limits
73St. Kitts Click to go to St. Kitts & Nevis Overview Page.4.17% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in St. Kitts & Nevis .
1What's good and what's bad about St. Kitts & Nevis?

GOOD
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Minimal taxation

BAD
* Low to moderate yields
* Very high transaction costs
74Switzerland, Geneva Click to go to Switzerland Overview Page.3.96% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Switzerland .
2What's good and what's bad about Switzerland?

GOOD
* Strong & stable economy
* Low transaction costs

BAD
* Very high rental income tax
* Pro-tenant rental market
* Serious ownership limits
* Low yields in Geneva
75Taiwan, Taipei Click to go to Taiwan Overview Page.1.57% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Very Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Taiwan .
1What's good and what's bad about Taiwan?

GOOD
* Moderate transaction costs

BAD
* Low yields in Taiwan City
* Pro-tenant luxury market
* High rental income tax
76Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Click to go to Tanzania Overview Page.8.57% For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Excellent For a 100 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Tanzania .
2What's good and what's bad about Tanzania?

GOOD
* High yields in main centers
* Pro-landlord rental market

BAD
* Unstable union w/ Zanzibar
* High rental income tax rate
* Limits on alien land ownership
77Thailand, Bangkok Click to go to Thailand Overview Page.6.49% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Thailand .
4What's good and what's bad about Thailand?

GOOD
* High yields in Bangkok
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Unusually low prices offer buying opportunity

BAD
* Complicated buying process
* Foreigners cannot buy land
* Political uncertainties
78Trinidad Click to go to Trinidad and Tobago Overview Page.4.21% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Trinidad and Tobago .
3What's good and what's bad about Trinidad and Tobago?

GOOD
* High yields in Tobago
* Strong economic growth

BAD
* Very high rental income tax
* Moderate to high transaction costs
* Pro-tenant rental market
79Turkey, Istanbul Click to go to Turkey Overview Page.5.82% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Turkey .
4What's good and what's bad about Turkey?

GOOD
* Low costs in coastal areas
* Moderate to high yields
* Rapid economic growth
* Low to moderate transaction costs

BAD
* Pro-tenant rental market
* Moderate to high income tax rates
80UAE, Dubai Click to go to United Arab Emirates Overview Page.5.62% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in United Arab Emirates .
2What's good and what's bad about United Arab Emirates?

GOOD
* Very low rental tax of 5%
* Low transaction costs at 8%
* Dynamic, intelligent government

BAD
* Moderate rental yields at 5.5%
* Capped rent increases
* Plentiful new supply expected in 2009 and 2010
* Debt burden quite high
81UK, London Click to go to United Kingdom Overview Page.4.31% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in United Kingdom .
2What's good and what's bad about United Kingdom?

GOOD
* Generally low transaction costs
* Low to moderate income taxes

BAD
* Very high prices
* Affordability stretched
82Ukraine, Kiev Click to go to Ukraine Overview Page.9.09% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Excellent For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Ukraine .
2What's good and what's bad about Ukraine?

GOOD
* High yields in Kiev
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Low transaction costs
* Moderate rental income tax rate
* Strong GDP growth

BAD
* Expensive property relative to GDP
* Corruption & instability woes
* Vulnerable to winds of crisis
* Weak property rights
83Uruguay, Montevideo Click to go to Uruguay Overview Page.6.14% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Moderate to Good For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in Uruguay .
5What's good and what's bad about Uruguay?

GOOD
* High yields in Montevideo
* Pro-landlord rental market
* Strong economic recovery

BAD
* Moderate transaction costs and taxes
84US, New York Click to go to United States Overview Page.4.69% For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to compare yields in the same continent.
Poor For a 120 sq. m. property, usually an apartment.

Click to view square metre prices, rents and yields in United States .
3What's good and what's bad about United States?

GOOD
* Strong and stable economy
* Low to moderate transaction costs

BAD
* Yields now moderate to poor
* Complicated tax system
* Pro-tenant rental market

Our Gross Rental Yield figures are based on the average yields for 120 square metre properties (in most locations - see mouse overs).
- Our Long Term Investment Rating is based on many factors:
  • Gross rental yield
  • Income tax
  • Capital gains tax
  • Round-trip transaction costs
  • Potential landlord and tenant problems
  • Long-term GDP growth
  • Potential over-supply
  • Affordability
  • A view of long-term appeal to investors

For an explanation of the research and data on which* the table is based, see DATA FAQs

Ref:globalpropertyguide

No comments:

Post a Comment