While some property markets have slowed in the last few years, it’s clear that investing abroad is more popular than ever. In fact, a survey taken in the United Kingdom showed that one in four first time buyers are actually looking overseas for opportunities, instead of at home.

Meanwhile, business owners and entrepreneurs from around the world are embracing the new global economy. This means that they’re not only investing and opening businesses in other countries, but are also relocating themselves to more stable and and favorable destinations. Among these new, preferred locations, Canada stands out as the best place to set up shop.

Protect your capital

Dozens of countries around the world have tried to reinvent themselves as property investment hot spots in the last couple of years. As with any fad of the moment, many have faded away or have become complete nightmares for investors. Need an example? Here’s a bunch: Spain, Ireland, Greece, Portugal, Thailand, the US and of course now Egypt.

In comparison, while Canada may not offer the wild returns that places like Cape Verde and Bulgaria claimed to, at least it offers a safer investment with steady income.

Property buyers in Turkey and Thailand have had to fight government grabs for title of their properties, while banks in the US have been found to be foreclosing on properties illegally, resulting in property grabs and lost investments.

No Concerns In Canada

None of this has been a concern for those that have chosen to invest in Canadian commercial real estate.

In fact, Canada really checks all the boxes when it comes to property investment. Consider our stable government, which follows the UK legal system, to the language, stability, low crime and a great outlook for jobs. Canadians themselves are also among some of the most cash rich individuals in the world, leading to more stability in the long run and a better outlook for the future. Many Canadians are now looking for investment opportunities close to home, which will continue to add strength to the market.

Major names in retail business are flooding into Canada right now, fighting over the best locations and trying to beat each other to open doors and get established. While this puts pressure on local Canadian businesses, it will undoubtedly provide a big boost to the Canadian commercial real estate market. Don’t be surprised if those Canadian retailers that find themselves in a location anchored by one of these new businesses will find they will actually benefit from more traffic.

Contact Howard Manley to learn more about how you can profit from commercial real estate investing in Canada. His phone number is 1 (866) 668-7344 or email him at howardm@redevproperties.ca today.

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