Key Data for Property Investment in Asia

To help you compare the profitability of buy-to-let properties across various countries in Asia, we have compiled an extensive set of data.

Though the information may seem extensive, each piece is essential. Key data points include rental income, taxes, stamp duty, buying and selling costs, landlord rights, and the growth rate of both property prices and the country's economy. All columns are sortable to make comparison easy and straightforward.

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Key Property Investment Data

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Location Rental Yields Buy/Sell Costs Rental Income Tax Capital Gains Tax Price to Rent Ratio Landlord Rights House Price Increase 5 Years GDP/Cap Growth 5 Years Investment Ratings
Georgia 7.85% 9.50% 5.00% 5.00% 13 yrs Pro-Landlord N/A 82.65%
Hong Kong 3.52% 34.11% 15.00% N/A 28 yrs Pro-Landlord -21.31% 12.02%
India 4.98% 11.88% 10.00% 30.00% 20 yrs Pro-tenant 18.21% 38.89%
Indonesia 5.68% 17.20% 10.00% 20.00% 18 yrs Neutral 8.78% 31.36%
Japan 4.33% 8.36% 21.00% 15.00% 23 yrs Strongly Pro-landlord 18.99% -14.78%
Malaysia 5.24% 6.18% 30.00% 10.00% 19 yrs Pro-tenant 10.66% 23.91%
Philippines 5.36% 8.63% 25.00% 6.00% 19 yrs Pro-Landlord 33.36% 18.70%
Singapore 4.35% 35.38% 24.00% N/A 23 yrs Pro-Landlord 37.48% 38.83%
Taiwan 2.05% 13.85% 18.00% 35.00% 47 yrs Pro-Landlord 50.59% 31.44%
Thailand 6.27% 11.81% 7.42% 35.00% 16 yrs Pro-Landlord 17.93% -1.04%
Vietnam 3.84% 5.57% 10.00% 0.10% 26 yrs Strongly Pro-landlord 61.05% 34.81%

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The Global Property Guide uses country ratings to reflect our 'house view' on residential investment prospects in almost every investible country, ranging from to

Ratings of different countries can be compared in several ways:

  • 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