Thanks to the university, Cambridge is seen as a hotspot for research, science and technology, which encourages leading companies to set up operations in the city and its suburbs (Astra-Zeneca, Microsoft and GSK).After all, Cambridge is the home of world-changing discoveries such as the structure of DNA. But how attractive is the property market there?&nbsp;Cambridge tops the charts for property investmentWhile Cambridge has a global reputation due to its university, there&rsquo;s a lot more to this UK city than just a world-class education. It also has a thriving economy comprising leading hospitals and a science park that attracts global companies.Having a world-renowned university comes with many benefits. Beyond the rental demand created by its large student population, the congregation of experts at the University of Cambridge has also created a research and development hub, bringing in professionals, scientists and international investors to the city.As a result, there is a continuous demand for property in Cambridge and the surrounding area.&nbsp;StudentsThe student population at Cambridge is enormous, with 20,000 students at the University of Cambridge and 22,000 students at Anglia Ruskin University.Around one in five residents in Cambridge are students, including undergraduates and postgraduates undertaking study and research.Moreover Cambridge also has a number of good schools catering to all age group with both state and private schools available.&nbsp;Global companiesThanks to the university, Cambridge is a hotspot for science and technology research, encouraging leading companies to set up operations in the city (Astra-Zeneca, Microsoft and GSK). After all, Cambridge is the home of world-changing discoveries such as the structure of DNA.Home to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, one of the largest centres of health science and medical research in the world, Cambridge is also a technology hub, boasting a large cluster of high-tech businesses from software, electronics and biotechnology to science and engineering, harnessing the very best talent from the University and beyond.Cambridge&rsquo;s science parks are a partnership between the university colleges and businesses. Together, they have helped make them a world leader in futuristic industries like software and biotechnology.These have all brought highly-skilled, well-paid jobs to Cambridge and created huge demand for real estate.Addenbrooke&rsquo;s Hospital is a major teaching hospital and a world leader in medical research, along with nearby Royal Papworth Hospital. Both are huge employers with several thousand medical staff, researchers and support staff working there.The Cambridge economy has regularly been the fastest-growing economy within the UK and is likely to remain so in the future.&nbsp;ConnectionsCambridge is already well connected, being close to two major motorways and just 50 minutes from London by Thameslink train. A new railway line , the East-West Rail project, is planned to be built within the next decade, connecting it to the cities of Oxford and Milton Keynes.A new motorway-standard road, the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway, will also connect Cambridge to the M1 and Oxford.&nbsp;Property marketGiven the high demand and limited supply, Cambridge&rsquo;s house prices are some of the highest in the UK. Property prices have risen 85% since the 2008 global financial crisis, putting it among the highest in the UK&rsquo;s major cities including London.In 2020 there has been a 9% increase in new sales compared to 2019 (Zoopla). Rightmove has recorded it's busiest ever start to a new year in 2021, with visits to the site up 30% compared with a year ago. Buyer enquiries to agents are currently up 11% year-on-year, rental enquiries up 22% (02.01.21-06.01.21 v 04.01.20 -08.01.20). According to ONS, average rental values across the UK rose by 1.4% in the year to November. The South West had the largest increase (2.3%) and Scotland had the smallest increase (0.6%)&nbsp;(source: JLL Research, 2021).With particularly strong demand for rented homes, Cambridge properties can earn landlords some of the highest rents in the country.&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1616504818/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/Cambridge_image002.jpg" />&nbsp;North West Cambridge DevelopmentThe North West Cambridge Development is the most significant capital project in the University&rsquo;s history.It is set to be a billion-pound urban district and the masterplan includes architecture that has been inspired by Cambridge: college courts, active street life, homes, research facilities, parks and amenities needed to sustain a city.The first phase of this development, Eddington district is already hugely successful, with plenty more to come.&nbsp;<img alt="" height="440" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1616504819/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/Cambridge_image003.jpg" width="752" />&nbsp;Eddington and the wider North West Cambridge Development seeks to secure the University&rsquo;s long-term future and contribute to the City&rsquo;s growth by providing homes for key workers, students and the public in a vibrant place to live.It is a vibrant, new community with a school, nursery, shops, market square, sports facilities and more than 50 hectares of open space for residents to enjoy. It has been carefully planned to minimise its environmental impact with a forward-thinking approach to travel, energy, landscaping and construction.&nbsp;<img alt="" height="440" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1616504818/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/Cambridge_image004.jpg" width="752" />&nbsp;Investment opportunityJLL is marketing a new development called Knights Park in Eddington, north west Cambridge developed by Hill - the third largest privately-owned housebuilder in the UK.The first homes have been completed and some of them have already been released for sale on the open market.Five minutes&rsquo; walk from Knights Park is the University of Cambridge Primary School. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, it is the first primary University Training School in the UK.For older children, there is a choice of Good or Outstanding rated secondary schools across the city, while the Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology offers a STEM curriculum at GCSE and A-Level.There are also a number of independent schools in the area catering to students of all ages, in addition to the historic and internationally renowned University of Cambridge.&nbsp;Unique selling points:&bull;&nbsp; Catchment area for University of Cambridge Primary School&bull;&nbsp; Thriving tech hub in Cambridge City Centre; Astra-Zeneca, Microsoft and GSK&bull;&nbsp; Hyatt Hotel coming soon to Eddington&bull;&nbsp; 53 minutes* to King's Cross London&bull;&nbsp; Innovative, modern homes set within beautiful green spaces with cycling and pedestrian friendly routes&bull;&nbsp; 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments &amp; 3 &amp; 4 bedroom houses*&bull;&nbsp; First phase of the development&bull;&nbsp; Prices from &pound;369,950*&nbsp;Join us at our webinar on 25 March 2021 to learn more about the Cambridge Property Market and Knights Park.25 March, 5.30pm Register&nbsp;<a href="https://internationalresidential.jll.com.sg/event-calendar/25/mar/2021/cambridge-more-university-city">here</a><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1616504819/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/Cambridge_image005.jpg" /><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1616504819/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/Cambridge_image006.jpg" /><img alt="" height="505" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1616504819/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/Cambridge_image007.jpg" width="752" /><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1616504819/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/Cambridge_image008.jpg" /><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1616504819/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/Cambridge_image009.jpg" />&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants Pte Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that the particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of an offer or a contract. All statements, contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants Pte Ltd, or vendors or lessors. All descriptions, dimensions, and other particulars are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of the each of them. No person in the employment of Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants Pte Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. This form was produced solely for preliminary orientation on the property and is not a sales documentation. It does not constitute any offer or part of any contract for sale or otherwise. It contains data that has been provided to JLL by third parties and while we believe it is reliable, we have not independently verified it and take no responsibility for it. The projections, opinions, assumptions or estimates are included for examples only and may not represent the current or future performance of the property. You and your tax and legal advisors should conduct your own investigation of the Property and transaction. This is an overseas investment. As overseas investments carry additional financial, regulatory and legal risks, investors are advised to do the necessary checks and research on the investment beforehand. Computer generated images are indicative only.&nbsp; *Prices and details correct at point of publication. Terms and conditions apply.

Cambridge: More Than a University City

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A series of global events that should have positive impact on the real estate market such as G20 Osaka summit and prospective IR development are aligned up to the 2025 World Expo, gathering attention from around the world. Osaka is experiencing a golden opportunity to attract domestic and foreign investment.JLL Japan&rsquo;s head of international residential&nbsp;Kentaro Sato&nbsp;believes that Osaka&rsquo;s high-rise market is a prime area for those looking to expand their investment portfolio.<div><div><img alt="" height="auto" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597804093/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/np3oqormoclnishidy1l.jpg" /></div><div>&ldquo;In central Osaka, the condominium market is doing well. One of the reasons is that the units are not that expensive in terms of price per sq ft. If you compare with condos in Tokyo, Osaka&rsquo;s are priced 60% lower. So, it is still at a reasonable level,&rdquo; says Sato.</div></div>&nbsp;Similar to big cities such as Tokyo and Fukuoka, Osaka is experiencing urbanisation. So many people from the surrounding areas, including Kobe and Kyoto, are moving to the city, he continues.From 2017 to 2019, condo supply increased 95% and the price index improved 103%, according to data provided by Sato. Moreover, the city&rsquo;s population grew 101%, from 2.713 million to 2.74 million, and rent rose 105%.<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597805698/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/mj5mdkbn4rib7xybdf54.jpg" />The yield is higher [in Osaka] than Tokyo because Osaka is the second largest city or economic zone in Japan.&ldquo;The other reason to invest here is that Osaka is expected to have an integrated resort (IR) project. That is probably the main driver that has increased the interest of foreign investors,&rdquo; he says.In 2018, the IR Bill was passed in Japan, allowing for an IR with casino in up to three cities. It will take another year for the selection of the cities to be completed, but Sato says Osaka is highly favoured to be chosen. It is estimated that one IR with casino will generate 97,000 new jobs.Meanwhile, there is a limited supply of residential properties in Osaka, as there are developers that buy land to build hotels, he explains.Owing to this competition for land, the supply of condos is expected to be controlled, leading to the units&rsquo; values holding, he adds.Sato points out that infrastructure improvements to rail lines to the reclaimed island where the proposed IR will be located as well as to Kansai International Airport will also increase interest in and demand for properties in Osaka.Furthermore, the completion of the Umekita Station in 2023 and the Naniwasuji Line in 2031 are expected to shorten the travel time between Osaka Station and the Kansai International Airport by as much as 30 minutes, benefiting the investment environment.Established in 2000,&nbsp;Keihan Real Estate&nbsp;is a subsidiary of Keihan Electric Railway Co Ltd, which was founded in 1906.The holding company developed the railway links between Kyoto and Osaka, and engaged in property development along the railway line it set up.After some company restructuring, the real estate division was established and it developed and sold about 2,500 condominium units in Osaka city between 2014 and 2018.Keihan Real Estate representative Mayuko Takahashi says in an email interview that the vision of the Keihan Group appears in the phrase &ldquo;global Keihan Group&rdquo;.<div><div><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597806062/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/batkschjaafkzqmjvzyh.png" /></div><div>&ldquo;The goal is to welcome customers from around the world with a global perspective and to develop business across Asia,&rdquo;&nbsp;she says. &ldquo;We have been selling our properties mainly in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan for about five years. This experience has helped us develop products based on the opinions of overseas customers. So far, we have developed products that satisfy not only Japanese but also overseas customers, and to continue making progress, we decided to sell in Southeast Asia.&rdquo;</div></div>Its latest project, The High Horie, is located in Nishi-ku, Osaka. According to Takahashi, it is a popular residential area with a young population, which is forecast to increase.Within the vicinity of The High Horie are amenities such as a hospital, a library, supermarkets, schools, parks and fashionable high-quality shops. The nearest metro station &mdash; Nishinagahori &mdash; is a minute&rsquo;s walk away.<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597806239/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/mdej7g31itt2j67z2r7i.jpg" />&ldquo;This project is planned mainly for people living in the city centre such as singles, DINKs (double income, no kids) and those living in multiple residences or need closer access to their workplace,&rdquo; says Takahashi.&ldquo;In addition, we have designed common spaces and services that will support SoHo (small office/home office) use with the increase in remote work and side businesses, owing to the work-style reform in Japan.&rdquo;In recent years, the government has been reforming workplace practices. These include encouraging people to have side or multiple jobs.To cater for this new type of worker &mdash; who either is a freelancer, is someone who works from home or has his or her own small business &mdash; Keihan Real Estate created this SoHo product.&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597806269/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/prwfw90ecqgnbqjsbukl.jpg" />The High Horie occupies a 1,014.27 sq m parcel and has an estimated gross development value of &yen;6.5 billion.The 12-storey project will have 141 units with three layouts &mdash; studio (22 units), 1-bedroom (105 units) and 2-bedroom (14 units). The built-ups will range from 325 to 798 sq ft, with a starting price of &yen;27.9 million.There is an option for a guaranteed rental scheme for investors. Open for sale now, The project is expected to be completed next January.&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597806292/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/oaapqfq6mmd50d7ga5xh.jpg" /><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597806321/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/nlbkz7o8zzqfodzwotsh.jpg" />A unique feature of the development is that each unit can be registered as a business address, which owners of regular condos in Japan are not allowed to do.Among its facilities will be two common areas &mdash; a lounge area on the ground floor for residents and/or business owners to have open meetings with clients or guests, and a space with private meeting rooms.The design of the units also differs slightly from that of typical Japanese high-rise developments.&ldquo;A typical Japanese condo has a ceiling height of 2.4m to 2.6m while this project&rsquo;s units will have a ceiling height of 3m to 3.55m. By providing a higher ceiling, it would be possible to partition the space not only vertically but also horizontally into lofts and storage spaces,&rdquo; explains Takahashi.The additional space would allow people to live and work in the same place.&nbsp;&ldquo;This flexibility, along with the shared facilities, will enable small businesses or freelancers to conduct their business in the same space without having to meet clients or guests elsewhere and incur additional expenses&rdquo;, she adds.&nbsp;<div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ljbpuc2DebQ" width="560"></iframe></div>To ensure that Osaka remains in the minds of local and foreign investors, Keihan Real Estate plans to develop more projects in the city.&ldquo;In the Kansai area, we plan to develop projects mainly in the six wards of Osaka city. Besides The High Horie, we also plan to build a tower project in front of Osaka Castle&rsquo;s Otemon Gate as well as a tower project in the bay area, which has attracted attention, owing to the 2025 World Expo and the proposed IR,&rdquo;&nbsp;says&nbsp;Takahashi.For more information on The High Horie and or anything else that you'd like us to clarify, contact JLL International Residential at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:internationalresi@ap.jll.com">internationalresi@ap.jll.com</a>, or +65 96719583 (Whatsapp/SMS/Call)&nbsp;<a href="https://internationalresidential.jll.com.sg/event-calendar/28/aug/2020/high-horie"><img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597806392/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/hbjkw4nfccevcbya5xih.jpg" /></a>This article was originally published by The Edge Malaysia, Author: Wong King Wai

Why Osaka is winning investment in Japan

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In recent years, London has seen phenomenal growth in property prices which is testimony to its economic stability and attractiveness as a great place to live. This has put it firmly on the radar of property investors, keen to tap into these rising prices while also earning a decent yield from rental income.Foreign buyers particularly like investing in London, and strong overseas demand is helping to keep property prices in the capital edging upwards. Many are drawn to its glitzy and star-studded districts like Chelsea and Kensington.But there are a wide number of areas being regenerated across the city by the UK government which could attract even more buyers to invest.These regeneration projects tend to be in older neighbourhoods in need of fresh capital to help revitalise them and spark economic growth. This provides an excellent opportunity to invest as property prices are generally lower than other parts of the city, but offer greater potential for capital growth.Billions of pounds are being invested across many parts of London including its East End. This money will go towards improvements to infrastructure and amenities in those areas and create increased demand for housing. Developers in the UK are often instructed not just to build residential buildings, but also to create new community hubs for residents to live, work and play as part of the regeneration.TwelveTrees Park&nbsp;is being built in the borough of&nbsp;Newham, in the heart of London&rsquo;s East End where a number of these regeneration projects are happening. It&rsquo;s one of the most highly anticipated large-scale developments in London given its enviable location and connectivity.Newham is already home to a highly-successful regeneration project in the form of Olympic Park which was revitalised for the 2012 Olympic games. More than &pound;1billion is now being spent on developing the park further.&nbsp;Growth potentialNewham&rsquo;s population is expected to grow in the next few years to more than 380,000 making it comparable to many of the UK&rsquo;s smaller cities. This will create a need for more housing in the area, including new builds like TwelveTrees Park.Figures show that house prices in this area have already been growing strongly and should continue to do so as the regeneration projects take shape.Property buyers are likely to be drawn to TwelveTrees Park because of its connectivity to other parts of London and the enviable greenery it offers, along with its growth potential.This new development will be set in 12 acres of open green space that includes landscaped gardens and a WiFi enabled park. In fact, more than half of TwelveTrees Park will be dedicated to green space.The ambitious development will include around 3,800 homes &ndash; a mix of studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments along with exclusive penthouses &ndash; spread across the vast green space. This offers plenty of price points for property investors for TwelveTrees Park, which will be completed by 2024.&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597741112/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/emjiboh41rdcttvcexkm.jpg" />&nbsp;Getting connectedConnectivity is a strong point of TwelveTrees Park, as it&rsquo;s only a one-minute walk from West Ham station, which is linked to five rail and tube lines offering fast and regular links to the city centre and beyond.The location also has quick access to the high-speed Crossrail network, while London City Airport is just 10 minutes away. Investors like to buy properties close to public transport as it makes them much easier to rent out.Those living in the development will have access to a residents&rsquo; gym, business lounge, screening room and 24-hour concierge service. Such features are attractive to tenants and should help achieve higher rental incomes.&nbsp;Sweet spot&ldquo;TwelveTrees Park is in the sweet spot given its great location in a part of London which will also benefit from major regeneration. This will be one of the best-connected developments in London and a big part of the growing transformation of East London,&rdquo;&nbsp;said&nbsp;Widya Lesta, Head of International Residential, JLL Singapore.As TwelveTrees Park enters its early sale period, now is seen as an excellent time to gain a first-mover advantage and invest. The growth potential and location are major attractions likely to spark strong demand.&nbsp;For more details about TwelveTrees Park, you may contact JLL International Residential at +65 9671 9583 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:internationalresi@ap.jll.com">internationalresi@ap.jll.com</a>.&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1597741125/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/zqjsakjlvwvklbceaocb.png" />

London’s regeneration projects spell capital growth

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<div><div id="block-system-main"><article id="node-550" about="/news/2020/02/28/prime-central-london" typeof="sioc:Item foaf:Document" data-sf-ec-immutable=""><div><div><div property="content:encoded">Our latest research suggests that 2020 will be a year of recovery for the Prime Central London sales market.The Prime Central London sales market picked up at the end of 2019 as the General Election result injected positivity and a more certain outlook. Looking forward, the rise in turnover witnessed in Q4 should follow into Q1, with a stronger rally in transactions as more buyers and sellers return to a more liberated market.The Prime Central London lettings market is facing an acute shortage of properties to let, which has led to the highest rate of annual rental growth for over seven years. 2020 could be a year of mixed fortunes for the lettings market. Greater political certainty is likely to bolster rental demand. Nevertheless, the improved performance of the sales market may draw away some lettings demand.Want the full picture on Prime Central London&rsquo;s sales and lettings markets? Download the report here for a look at what happened in Q4 and what&rsquo;s to come:<a href="https://internationalresidential.jll.com.sg/download?pdf=549&amp;return_to=news/2020/02/28/prime-central-london" target="_blank">Download Report</a><div> </div></div></div></div></article></div></div><div>&nbsp;</div>

Prime Central London – January 2020

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For those in the know, Portugal has been generating superb investment and lifestyle opportunities in recent years.While investor appetite for Europe&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ey.com/Publication/vwLUAssets/ey-attractiveness-survey-portugal-june-2019/$FILE/ey-attractiveness-survey-portugal-june-2019.pdf">hit a seven-year low in 2019</a>, investors are still talking about Portugal and, in particular, its capital city Lisbon.Why?For starters, it was recently ranked the number one city for investment and development in Europe in a Price Waterhouse Cooper report on emerging trends.Add the attractive investment conditions (growing house prices and rental yields) and the &ldquo;Golden Visa&rdquo; initiative for investors looking to make Portugal home, and the city represents a very attractive package.Let&rsquo;s take a closer look at the key attractions of Lisbon for prospective investors.&nbsp;Lisbon leading the wayPortugal&rsquo;s capital city, Lisbon, is leading the way as the country&rsquo;s &ldquo;feel good factor&rdquo; grows.A good indicator of this is the city being named in first place on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/financial-services/asset-management/emerging-trends-real-estate/europe-2019.html">Price Waterhouse Cooper&rsquo;s 2019 Emerging Trends Europe leader board</a>.This is a measure of the real estate markets in major European cities, according to their overall investment and development prospects.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1562667031/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/byrtsn4llo9qkasznwkn.jpg" />Source: PWC, Emerging Trends Europe survey 2019; Note: Respondents scored cities&rsquo; prospects on a scale of 1=very poor to 5=excellent and the scores for each city are averages; the overall rank is based on the average of the city&rsquo;s investment and development score.&nbsp;As you can see, Lisbon left other key investment hubs like Berlin, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, and Dublin in its wake.The city wasn&rsquo;t even in the top 10 in 2018. So top placement represents quite a leap in its perceived investment prospects.&nbsp;The city&rsquo;s high quality of life, comparative low cost of living, solid economy and excellent transportation network have contributed to this, helping to develop its international reputation as a dynamic rising star in Europe.It is now rapidly competing with the continent&rsquo;s more established cities.Lisbon&rsquo;s new airport, due to be unveiled in 2022, is expected to serve over 50 million visitors per year and an upgrade to the metro system is under construction, adding to the sense of expectation surrounding the city.&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1562666884/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/brr6u3wag772xnolpmxy.jpg" />&nbsp;&ldquo;Golden visas&rdquo; and tax benefitsSeveral interesting government initiatives make Lisbon doubly attractive for potential investors.Firstly, the &ldquo;golden visa&rdquo; program grants visas to non-European citizens and their families, and can be obtained through investment in real estate.To qualify for a golden visa, you need to commit to either:&bull; Minimum &euro; 500,000 in the acquisition of a property&bull; Minimum &euro; 350,000 in the acquisition of a property for rehabilitationSince 2012, this visa has allowed free travel around the Schengen region and the possibility to apply for Portuguese nationality.Another attraction for overseas investors is the potential tax benefits for non-habitual residents since 2009.There is a low tax burden, with free remittance of funds, no inheritance or gift tax and no wealth tax in Portugal.For citizens who decide to establish their tax residency in Portugal and who have not earned income there in the last five years, the benefits vary between complete tax exemption (for pension income, rental income and capital gains) and a flat 20 percent rate on other income earned inside the country.&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1562667099/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/pbifs3hn7g1wvnor0fcl.jpg" />&nbsp;A strengthening real estate market in Lisbon and beyondEncouraging economic data and the increasing stability of Portugal have produced favourable knock-on effects for the real estate market in Lisbon.The inherent volatility of capital markets and low interest rates, in particular, have spurred the sector.JP Morgan observe that real estate is generating better long-term returns compared to other asset classes (bonds and equity):&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1562667130/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/fuxef3oeqkg1byyqg3kg.jpg" />&nbsp;Another excellent sign for the real estate market is that home values are increasing.&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1562667139/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/a7ovxzl1xio7gl37lbq7.jpg" />&nbsp;Between 2017 and 2018, houses prices in Portugal increased by 8 percent, according to the National Statistical Institute of Portugal.Much of the development of new homes in recent years has focused on the higher end of the market and short-term rentals in Lisbon.At the same time, affordability compared to the rest of Europe is helping Lisbon stand out for property investors. &nbsp;Prices there are significantly lower than in other European capitals.&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1562667147/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/cx9cptvhxsmdezpbtoxq.jpg" />&nbsp;According to the 2018 RICS survey, residential prices are expected to continue to grow in the next five years by around 5.5 percent per year on average.&nbsp;Growing rental yieldsThe good news for property investors in Lisbon continues when we look at rental yields.Yields are increasing across all the main markets as demand outstrips supply in office, retail, and residential:&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1562667156/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/kaf5kpw2zchby296vav2.jpg" />&nbsp;In 2018, for instance, gross residential rental yields in Lisbon grew by 6-8 percent, depending on location (outskirts or city centre).These increases have been fuelled by increasing demand, particularly in short-term-rentals as tourist numbers rise; and in long-term rentals as international companies are increasingly attracted to what Lisbon has to offer.&nbsp;A resurgent Portuguese economySome Singaporean investors might be thinking &ldquo;wasn&rsquo;t Portugal struggling just a few years back?&rdquo;Around a decade ago, after the Global Financial Crisis, Portugal was classed alongside Ireland, Italy, and Spain as a struggling economy. For five years the country went through a period of readjustment.That all changed in 2016-17. Since then, there has been a dramatic recovery.Increased international exposure, new foreign investment projects creating thousands of jobs, and the implementation of expansionary policies to increase liquidity in the financial markets have propelled Portugal into the consciousness of investors everywhere.According to Ernst &amp; Young:&ldquo;Business leaders&rsquo; assessment of Portugal&rsquo;s attractiveness is changing, with clear signs of stabilization. But while the unusual optimism of the last two years is readjusting, Portugal&rsquo;s attractiveness remains strong and short-term investment plans in the country are among the highest in Europe.&rdquo;Interest rates are low (1.44 percent in 2018 compared with 5 percent in 2008); Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by over 2.1 percent in 2018; and Portugal has exceeded the Eurozone&rsquo;s average GDP for the last four years.The Bank of Portugal expects the economy to continue expanding at a steady pace in 2019.Two of the three big rating agencies, Fitch and Standard &amp; Poor&rsquo;s, now place Portugal in the quality investment level.&nbsp;Increasing stability and competitivenessStability now reigns in the Portuguese economy. This combines with the political and social stability that the country has enjoyed for centuries, increasing its attractiveness to investors.Before the Global Financial Crisis, large investments were made in the country&rsquo;s infrastructure, including the refurbishment and modernization of schools, hospitals and motorways.This has all helped to make Portugal an increasingly competitive country on the international scene.The World Economic Forum recently placed Portugal as the 34th&nbsp;most competitive country in the world, up four places from last year.Leading the way in industry is the technology sector. Portugal has become a top destination for research and development and tech companies. Tourism also plays a key role&hellip;&nbsp;Tourism on the upTourism is an important part of the Portuguese economy, contributing 12.2 percent of GDP in 2016.It&rsquo;s a key job creator that the government looks set to continue promoting. Last year alone, tourism was responsible for creating over 50,000 jobs.As most other economic indicators have improved over the past five years, so have tourist numbers.Between 2013 and 2017, numbers increased by 44 percent. During the same period, revenue increased by 64 percent.Portugal was also ranked number one in the Travel BI&nbsp;World Travel Awards &amp; European Best Destinations, Country &amp; Cities rankings ICCA 2017.&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://jll-global-gdim-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/t_ip-image-optimization/v1562666938/olmwebcontents/ip/prod/vfyoqls6rcvkzo5rotoa.jpg" />&nbsp;Secure and peaceful with a high quality of life<a href="https://www.internations.org/expat-insider/2018/top-expat-destinations-39626">Expat Insider 2018</a>&nbsp;(Internations) recently ranked Portugal as the sixth best country in the world for expats to live in - and number one in Europe.Part of the reasoning for this is its security and high quality of life.Along with the excellent infrastructure already mentioned, it ranks well for access to public health services and high-quality educational facilities, including high-performing universities.The country is also ranked as the fourth most peaceful country in the world by the Global Peace Index 2018.Widya Lesta, JLL&rsquo;s Director of International Residential Singapore, explains:&ldquo;High quality of life, tax benefits, property price growth, the Golden Visa programme, vibrant tourism industry - all of the above makes investing in Portugal an attractive proposition for adventurous Singaporeans look to explore new markets.&rdquo;But remember, no investment decisions should be made without thorough research and trusted professional advice.For further information contact JLL International Residential directly at +65 6220 3888 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:internationalresi@ap.jll.com">internationalresi@ap.jll.com</a>

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