--- title: Properstar for professionals | Market Trends (3) description: Market Trends | (3) --- [![properstar-landpages-logo](https://agent.properstar.com/hubfs/Properstar/properstar-landpages-logo.svg "properstar-landpages-logo")](https://www.properstar.com) - [All](https://agent.properstar.com/en/) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) - [Stories](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/stories) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Selling Strategies](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/selling-strategies) - [Properstar](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/properstar) - [English](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) - [Español](https://agent.properstar.com/es/tag/tendencias) - [Français](https://agent.properstar.com/fr/tag/tendances-du-marché) - [Français - Suisse](https://agent.properstar.com/fr-ch/tag/tendances-du-marché) - [Italiano](https://agent.properstar.com/it/tag/tendenze) - [Português](https://agent.properstar.com/pt/tag/tendências-de-mercado) - [Türkçe](https://agent.properstar.com/tr/tag/professionals) - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buying abroad](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buying-abroad) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [International Real Estate Activities During Coronavirus Crisis](https://agent.properstar.com/en/international-real-estate-activities-during-coronavirus-crisis) # International real estate activities during coronavirus crisis The continual spread of coronavirus has caused a huge global economic impact across all industries.  As every nation, and every individual is working their best to contain this spread and protect the economy, we would like to do our part to share some insights of the international real estate market to help agents’ weather through this crisis. - Mar 6, 2020, 12:25:33 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Home Marketing](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/home-marketing) - [Selling Strategies](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/selling-strategies) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [How to Share Your Listings Report with the Property Owner](https://agent.properstar.com/en/how-to-share-your-listings-report-with-the-property-owner) Your listings are published on ListGlobally’s Network? Congratulations, you are now reaching a large audience of international property buyers! - Feb 21, 2020, 5:22:21 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Home Marketing](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/home-marketing) - [Selling Strategies](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/selling-strategies) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [How do You Develop a Successful B2B Marketing Strategy for Real Estate?](https://agent.properstar.com/en/how-do-you-develop-a-successful-b2b-marketing-strategy-for-real-estate-2) Real estate is one of the most challenging industries in recent times. But thanks to various innovative strategies and solutions, the industry continues to improve with each passing day. This is why marketing and advertising strategies for the sector continue to evolve as agents strive to be noticed. - Feb 21, 2020, 5:22:21 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) - [Mortgage](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/mortgage) # [51% Growth on Foreign Buyers Worldwide](https://agent.properstar.com/en/51-growth-on-foreign-buyers-worldwide-europe) At ListGlobally, we believe data is really important for your business development. As such, we often publish our data results and make them available to real estate professionals globally. As we track consumer interest and the performance of listings, we are capable of detecting trends when it comes to foreign buyers worldwide. - Feb 17, 2020, 8:04:10 AM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [Real Estate Trends: What to Expect During 2020 in the USA?](https://agent.properstar.com/en/real-estate-trends-what-to-expect-during-2020-usa) If in the beginning of 2019, and after years of steady growth and low interest rates, many real estate and financial gurus expected a correction, and new opportunities to arise fuelled by technology, demographic changes, and the continued winding-down of traditional retail. But what will happen in 2020? ## High demand and lower mortgage rates This will be a year where the high demand and lower mortgage rates will likely continue. However property prices will increase because there are a few listings coming into the market when compared to the demand. As such, some may focus on investing on expensive and higher-profit houses than low inventories of entry-level homes. The economic diversity and a high quality of life will especially impact this year’s top ten markets for real estate investors and developers. ## Affordability will fall The inventory of homes for sale has been falling steadily for several years and that led to price increase, leading to an affordability issue. As demand increases, due to the growing number of millennials entering the market, the supply of homes for sale could hit its lowest in history. The situation will only be exacerbated by the baby boom generation. According to [Realtors 2020 forecast](https://www.realtor.com/research/2020-national-housing-forecast/), Millennials will dominate the housing market, accounting for 50% of all mortgages by spring, according to the forecast. 2020 Realtors Forecast Even though there's a strong US economy that has driven the unemployment rate to record low levels, and even though sellers are motivated, they are likely to get fewer offers in total due to more buyers being priced out of the market as we can see on the graphic below. One other proof of that is the Case Shiller Home Price Index in the US. This index reached an all-time high of 218.43 Index Points in October of 2019, making it difficult for first-time home-buyers to afford a home. However, there's "mean-inversion," which can raise the probability of a market correction after years of a big run.  ## Technology continues to reshape the real estate sector Technology will continue reshaping the real estate sector, and it will take a greater role in the financial ecosystem, moving into the space left by banks. If in 2019, billions of dollars were already spend in new business models as us [iBuyer](https://blog.listglobally.com/new-real-estate-actors-arrive-in-the-landscape-in-2019/?hsLang=en) platforms and in some Proptech Unicorns like [WeWork](https://www.wework.com) and [Katerra,](https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=katerra&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8)in 2020 we might expect venture capitalists to be more cautious about their investments in real estate. Proptech money will probably follow big data start-ups that use artificial intelligence to automate various components of the real estate experience, from AI leasing assistants to mobile buying platforms. Note that there will be also space for companies that develop virtual and self-guided tours. ## Hot markets in 2020 During 2020, urban areas will become more populated and priority will be given to use the space more carefully. There will be smaller apartments and developers will become more innovative about how they design and build real estate. They will be looking on how to use space more efficiently, but what will be the hot cities in 2020 ? Austin is in the first position when it comes to the cities to keep an eye on during 2020. Rising from sixth place to first in overall real estate prospects and from fourth to first place in local expectation of investor demand this is a city full of talent. It is considered to have a popular lifestyle and ambitious commitment to business and real estate expansion. On the second position we find Raleigh-Durham. This city has been seeing impressive investment in its suburban office and multifamily sectors. Moreover, this metro market topped the rankings for homebuilding prospects. The region’s concentration of educational institutions—Duke University, the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, and several smaller colleges—coupled with the Research Triangle Park, has branded the area as a technology mecca, and it now has more than 89,000 tech jobs. To finish the Top 3, we find Nashville, the 18-hour city. This is a city has a strong potential for continued investment and development. On the Botton of the top 5 cities, we find Charlotte, that is attracting technology and manufacturing firms, and the well known Boston. ## Think globally To stay in the forefront of real estate, you must work with a foreign audience. You need to take the best tools available on the market to optimize time (for you and your customers). [ListGlobally](http://www.listglobally.com) is the world’s largest network of property portals ([+100 portals in +60 countries](https://www.listglobally.com/portals/united%20states%20minor%20outlying%20islands/premium?utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=global%20trends)). One click, and your property is promoted all over the globe reaching an international audience. We offer real estate agents international exposure, and we translate their listings details into 25 idiomas. - Jan 27, 2020, 10:30:37 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buying abroad](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buying-abroad) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [Renting vs Buying: What is the Best Investment Option for Your Foreign Buyers?](https://agent.properstar.com/en/renting-vs-buying-what-is-the-best-investment-option-for-your-foreign-buyers) One of the common goals foreign investors have is acquiring a house. Of course, a home is an essential commodity that we should have. This is why this kind of investments play an important role for this kind of investors. - Jan 8, 2020, 6:56:09 AM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [Texas: Real Estate’s Rising Star in 2020](https://agent.properstar.com/en/texas-real-estates-rising-star-in-2020) ## Did you know that international buyers spent $7.8 billion on real estate in Texas last year? According to the Texas Association of Realtors’ 2019[Texas International Homebuyers Report](https://www.texasrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019TexasInternationalHomebuyerReport.pdf), Texas currently represents 10% of ALL international sales of homes in the US, with 18,310 Texas homes sold to foreign buyers between April 2018 and March 2019. - Jan 6, 2020, 9:04:37 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [GryphTech Welcomes RE/MAX Egypt Back to iConnect](https://agent.properstar.com/en/gryphtech-welcomes-re-max-egypt-back-to-iconnect) # GryphTech Welcomes RE/MAX Egypt Back to iConnect [17st December 2019 / PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gryphtech-welcomes-remax-egypt-back-to-iconnect-300975729.html) - Dec 17, 2019, 6:15:39 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buying abroad](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buying-abroad) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [Top 3 trends of International real estate during 2019](https://agent.properstar.com/en/top-3-trends-of-international-real-estate-during-2019) We started the year with good news. The [28% growth on foreign buyers](https://blog.listglobally.com/28-growth-on-foreign-buyers-worldwide-in-2018/?hsLang=en) during 2018, was shaking, in a positive way, the markets and making us believe that 2019 was going to be a great year! - Dec 9, 2019, 9:46:20 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [The University of Miami is a booster for local real estate market](https://agent.properstar.com/en/the-university-of-miami-is-a-booster-for-local-real-estate-market) ## Reaching for the Top The University of Miami continues to rise as one of the top research universities in the US, attracting students and staff across the nation and from around the world. With a strong reputation in academics, the university strives to promote a secure, comfortable environment for their students. - Dec 5, 2019, 6:44:00 AM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Home Marketing](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/home-marketing) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [Miami Beach: A very active real estate market](https://agent.properstar.com/en/miami-beach-a-very-active-real-estate-market) As we are coming to our real estate season that starts October to April - Sales are setting record numbers, and the available inventory of existing properties for sale is experiencing a decline. But there are several area indicators that all point to significant growth patterns as sales are soaring and average sales prices are climbing steadily. - Oct 16, 2019, 7:13:32 AM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [Wealthy Chinese apply to move to the UK at the highest rate since 2014 as the trade war puts them off the US](https://agent.properstar.com/en/wealthy-chinese-apply-to-move-to-the-uk-at-the-highest-rate-since-2014-as-the-trade-war-puts-them-off-the-us) # Wealthy Chinese apply to move to the UK at the highest rate since 2014 as the trade war puts them off the US [9th September 2019 / South China Morning Post](https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3026388/wealthy-chinese-apply-move-uk-highest-rate-2014-trade-war) The trade war is driving rich Chinese people to drop their plans to emigrate to the US and seek alternative destinations in Europe, particularly the UK, the latest data suggests. Applications for so-called tier-1 investor visas to the UK by ultra-wealthy Chinese jumped by more than half to 83 – including 10 from Hong Kong – in the first quarter of 2019 from 54 in the preceding three months, according to Growthdeck. - Sep 9, 2019, 6:39:01 AM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Home Marketing](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/home-marketing) - [Selling Strategies](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/selling-strategies) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [5 tips to gain more mandates and sell more](https://agent.properstar.com/en/5-tips-do-gain-more-mandates-and-sell-more) ## In 2018, USA and Canada were on top 10 of the countries where foreign buyers inquired the most Consumer traffic data recorded from listing performance across the ListGlobally network has shown that in 2018, Foreign consumers that displayed the greatest level of interest in U.S. properties were Chinese consumers at seven percent (7%). French consumers accounted for five percent (5%) of total consumer interest, and UK citizens made up one percent (1%) of total consumer interest. - Jul 25, 2019, 7:39:11 AM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buying abroad](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buying-abroad) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [The different ways foreigners can own property in Thailand](https://agent.properstar.com/en/different-ways-foreigners-can-own-property-in-thailland) As tourism grows every year, Thailand, especially Phuket, becomes a more popular location for property investment. - Jul 11, 2019, 11:32:57 AM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) - [Mortgage](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/mortgage) # [Foreign buyers are more likely to pay cash in the U.S.](https://agent.properstar.com/en/foreign-buyers-are-more-likely-to-pay-cash-in-the-u-s) The U.S. is one of the countries where [foreign buyers inquire the mos](https://blog.listglobally.com/28-growth-on-foreign-buyers-worldwide-in-2018/?hsLang=en)[t](https://blog.listglobally.com/28-growth-on-foreign-buyers-worldwide-in-2018/?hsLang=en). The economy in on the rise, and even though we have a Trade War going on, the truth is that "the land of the free" still looks appealing for foreign buyers. - Jul 10, 2019, 3:11:37 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) - [Mortgage](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/mortgage) # [U.S. commercial real estate surged to $94.9 billion last year](https://agent.properstar.com/en/u-s-commercial-real-estate-surged-to-94-9-billion) U.S. real estate is still attractive to foreign investors from around the world. In fact, [the U.S. is among the countries in the world where during 2018, foreign buyers inquired the](https://blog.listglobally.com/28-growth-on-foreign-buyers-worldwide-in-2018/?hsLang=en) [most.](https://blog.listglobally.com/28-growth-on-foreign-buyers-worldwide-in-2018/?hsLang=en) - Jun 25, 2019, 1:37:35 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [ListGlobally partners with HurriyetEmlak, #1 in Turkey](https://agent.properstar.com/en/listglobally-partners-with-hurriyetemlak-1-in-turkey) ## HurriyetEmlak, leader in Turkey HurriyetEmlak is the leading real estate website in Turkey. It belongs to [Dogan Group](http://www.doganholding.com.tr/en/about-us/corporate-profile.aspx), which plays a pioneering role in a wide range of sectors such as e-commerce, energy, industry, automotive marketing, financial services and tourism. Goldman Sachs is also a minority shareholder of Hurriyet Emlak. - Jun 24, 2019, 5:25:41 PM | - Geoffroy Reiser - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buying abroad](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buying-abroad) - [Home Marketing](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/home-marketing) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [Why foreign buyers invest in the U.S. residential real estate?](https://agent.properstar.com/en/why-foreign-buyers-invest-in-the-u-s-residential-real-estate) Despite the political reality in the U.S., foreign buyers are still looking to buy properties. In fact, from April 2017 to March 2018, foreign buyers purchased [$121.0 billion of residential property](https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2018-profile-of-international-transactions-in-us-residential-real-estate-05-09-2019.pdf) in the U.S. - Jun 12, 2019, 4:55:15 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Home Marketing](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/home-marketing) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [A new reports section to help you making decisions is live](https://agent.properstar.com/en/a-new-reports-section-to-help-you-making-decisions-is-live) This article is also available in : [FR](https://blog.listglobally.com/fr/mise-en-ligne-dune-nouvelle-section-rapports-pour-faciliter-vos-prises-de-decisions/?hsLang=en) / [ES](https://blog.listglobally.com/es/una-nueva-seccion-de-informes-para-ayudarlo-a-tomar-decisiones/?hsLang=en) / [PT](https://blog.listglobally.com/pt-pt/nova-seccao-de-relatorios-para-ajudar-a-tomar-decisoes/?hsLang=en) - Jun 4, 2019, 4:15:25 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buying abroad](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buying-abroad) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [25% of foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate was made by Chinese](https://agent.properstar.com/en/25-of-foreign-investment-in-u-s-residential-real-estate-was-made-by-chinese) In 2018, Chinese accounted for roughly 25% of foreign investment in the U.S. Residential real estate. In fact, Chinese investors have been the biggest buyers of U.S. residential properties for six consecutive years. But what will be the consequence of this trade tension between the U.S. and China, in the real estate sector? - May 28, 2019, 6:21:27 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buying abroad](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buying-abroad) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [Florida gathered 21% of all foreign consumer interest in the U.S. during 2018](https://agent.properstar.com/en/florida-gathered-21-of-all-foreign-consumer-interest-in-the-u-s-during-2018) In 2018 ListGlobally recorded a near [28% increase in the number of foreign consumer leads](https://blog.listglobally.com/28-growth-on-foreign-buyers-worldwide-in-2018/?hsLang=en) expressing their interest in international properties. It is no surprise that the U.S. is among the top countries for foreign property buyers to buy property. - May 8, 2019, 1:53:04 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [What makes more investors shift to Thailand?](https://agent.properstar.com/en/what-makes-more-investors-shift-to-thailand) Thailand conjures images in the mind of palm strewn, white sandy beaches with warm blue sea lapping against the shore, hot sunny days, temples, smiling locals, tasty food, bustling Bangkok, wildlife and nature in abundance. Coupled with relatively reasonable cost of living it’s no wonder that the Kingdom saw a record 38.27 million tourists in 2018, up 7.5% from 2017. - Apr 3, 2019, 11:56:14 AM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buying abroad](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buying-abroad) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [What do Spain's key Foreign Buyers look for in a property?](https://agent.properstar.com/en/what-do-spains-key-foreign-buyers-look-for-in-a-property) **Article also available in the following language: [ES](https://blog.listglobally.com/es/que-buscan-los-compradores-extranjeros-clave-de-espana-en-una-propiedad/?hsLang=en) ** - Mar 20, 2019, 5:05:56 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [Buying](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buying) - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [Spain is the second country that gathered more foreign interest during 2018](https://agent.properstar.com/en/spain-is-the-second-country-that-gathered-more-foreign-interest-during-2018) **Article also available in the following language: [ES](https://blog.listglobally.com/es/espana-es-el-segundo-pais-que-mas-interes-extranjero-reunio-durante-el-2018/?hsLang=en) ** - Mar 17, 2019, 3:18:53 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [5 reasons why Spain is a favourite lifestyle destination](https://agent.properstar.com/en/5-reasons-why-spain-is-a-favourite-lifestyle-destination) In this article we bring you the 5 main reasons why Spain is a favourite lifestyle destination for foreign buyers.  - Mar 7, 2019, 10:00:38 AM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buying abroad](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buying-abroad) - [Home Marketing](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/home-marketing) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [Top 5 real estate marketing trends for 2019](https://agent.properstar.com/en/top-5-real-estate-marketing-trends-2019) **This article is available in the following languages: [FR](https://blog.listglobally.com/fr/le-top-5-tendances-du-marketing-immobilier-en-2019/?hsLang=en) / [ES](https://blog.listglobally.com/es/top-5-de-tendencias-de-marketing-inmobiliario-para-el-2019/?hsLang=en) / [PT](https://blog.listglobally.com/pt-pt/as-5-tendencias-de-marketing-imobiliario-mais-importantes-para-2019/?hsLang=en)** - Feb 26, 2019, 12:31:33 PM | - Properstar Marketing - [All posts](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/all-posts) - [Buying abroad](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buying-abroad) - [Buyer Insights](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/buyer-insights) - [Market Trends](https://agent.properstar.com/en/tag/market-trends) # [Egypt: a growing opportunity for foreign buyers](https://agent.properstar.com/en/egypt-a-growing-opportunity-for-foreign-buyers) ## $12.4 billion deal that boosted Egypt's economy The improvement in Egypt’s macroeconomy follows the government reforms which were part of a [$12.4 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund](https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2016/11/11/PR16501-Egypt-Executive-Board-Approves-12-billion-Extended-Arrangement)(IMF) in November 2016. The Egyptian economy has since made some remarkable progress in the last three years with a significant increase in foreign direct investment. In fact, the IMF recently commended the strict programme which has seen Egypt’s economy growth amongst the highest in the Middle East. Reform plans, which included subsidies cuts and currency flotation, have helped stabilise the economy but have also caused a substantial strain on consumer purchase power. Nonetheless, the real estate market has remained buoyant and successfully managed to adapt to changes in demand and supply. Cairo Property Cycle Source: JLL Report in Cairo ## Egypt is an interesting market for foreigners According to the Central Bank of Egypt, the GDP growth is expected to reach 5.4% in 2019, and similar growth rates are anticipated until 2021. Egypt’s GDP growth 2018 Source: Tradingeconomics.com and Central Bank of Egypt On the other hand, during 2019, inflation is expected to drop to lower levels as the impact of subsidies cuts diminishes. If the Central Bank of Egypt decides to lower interest rates in 2019, this could well lead to an increased interest in real estate investment, not only from Egyptians but also from foreigners. ### New homes at competitive prices The majority of demand for residential units was in the form of new off- plan property sales which caused activity in the secondary market to remain at a standstill as sales and asking prices reduced. This change is attributed to new developments offering new homes at competitive prices and with extended payment plans of up to 10 years. Amongst the different residential unit types, villas particularly in New Cairo were the most sought after. These appreciated by up to 16% throughout the year. In some areas like the 6th of October City experienced an increase of 17% and 14% in apartment and villa rentals respectively. This is largely because home owners await the completion of their off-plan property.   Cairo Office Rents 2018 Source: JLL Report in Cairo ### The entry of new multinational firms into the market The office sector saw continued growth with the relocation of local businesses and the entry of new multinational firms into the market. Business offices associated with gated residential developments in New Cairo were the most attractive to investors. Due to this reason rental rates have increased by more than 10% over 2018. ## New projects that help to attract foreign buyers In Cairo approximately 18,000 residential units were added to the market in 2018, which is the highest figure seen for several years. During 2019, the same figures are expected as more developments are likely to be completed in time for 2020. More opportunities are coming to fruition with plans to create **20 new smart cities across Egypt. **Some of these new cities around Cairo include the addition of 78,000 acres in New 6th of October, 32,000 acres in Sphinx City and 6,000 acres in New Mansoura City. Amongst those cities we find the New Administrative Capital and New Alamein City (see the video below). 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