When considering relocating to Asia, environmental issues and air quality concerns are just as crucial as real estate and property prices.
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Relocation in Asia ? Balancing Safety, Society, and Environmental Quality

This is a post that is different of what I intended originally to write. I started with the idea of comparing the real estate average price for condominiums in a few Asian cities and thought to compare those cities with five pro and contra criteria. Tokyo was actually not in my initial city selection. Then I started to think about where I would want to raise my 6-year-old daughter and my initial project went to hell. In this post, we are only discussing purchases by foreign buyers of condominiums or flat units that are not subjected to prior approval by local authorities. Do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
Comparing Condominium Prices and Foreign Ownership Conditions

In the table below, we compare condominium prices and the conditions for foreign ownership in five popular locations for international buyers across Asia. Additionally, I have included Tokyo?not typically a top choice for foreign buyers but a city that offers unique advantages.

CityPrice per SQM in USD in capital centerCondominium OwnershipSingapore19658Freehold in Private condominium or flat unitTokyo7998Freehold no restriction for foreigners at...