Past, Present & Future

Purchasing land for investment purposes, while not a new concept, has only in recent years gained popularity amongst the general public due to its low maintenance, low financial entry levels and the greater options becoming available for the average investor.

In the past, land investing was considered to be a reserve of developers, the wealthier in society, and in the case of agricultural land, for farmers. With the increase in opportunities for new investors arriving to the market over recent years, many people are now beginning to feel confident with investment processes and see the benefits gained from investing in land. This process has also been helped by governments in developing countries creating initiatives to increase touristic markets and encourage foreign investments. Land investing is now within reach of investors at all levels.

With the world’s population increasing rapidly, more land is being re-zoned in areas to create necessary the housing. These areas are usually just outside of the municipality boundaries of large town and cities, and also coastal areas with nearby infrastructure that can be developed into touristic resorts. Land investing is a fast growing industry as a result of the housing boom in recent years

Overseas land investing is set to grow as more investors become aware of the appeal of low financial outlays, minimal maintenance costs and medium term capital growth. While land investments will almost certainly always provide financial gains at maturity, land investing is not always ideal for investors requiring short term returns. While land can be rented, it is not the most common approach for the average investor, as most land investments will not provide an income until the land is sold.

Real estate investors are beginning to see the viable medium term options that overseas land investing provides. With to the ease of the purchasing process, the low outlay costs, limited maintenance and a growing demand for construction, land investing can create high capital growth. Many investors are comparing the time lines of purchasing off-plan properties until the construction is finished, to land purchases. Realising that land often supplies greater capital gains and potentially easier exit strategies, while occurring within a similar time frame of 3-5 years, then calculating the comparison of outlay costs of each option during this time period, many more people are opting for overseas land investments.

Overseas land investing is set to gain increased popularity amongst private investors, as the advantages of including a land purchase to an investment portfolio becomes more evident. With a continued increase in demand, prices will also inevitably increase, offering a lucrative option for the early investor.

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