Global Real Estate Investments

- 11/11/2025
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Through a multifaceted and pragmatic lens, participants will engage in a candid discussion of the available options, gaining valuable insights into navigating uncertainty and securing their futures.
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The current environment of international political and economic volatility is presenting significant challenges for investors and entrepreneurs. As a result, many successful business leaders and individuals with substantial assets are re-examining their long-term tax and financial strategies. This re-evaluation extends beyond simply making business choices; it encompasses a more fundamental reassessment of lifestyle goals, wealth preservation strategies, and intergenerational planning.
This event leverages the expertise of highly skilled and pragmatic international professionals to provide an in-depth exploration of these evolving dynamics.
Program

What motivates people to invest in real estate abroad? Tax and legal implications in their home countries
This session will explore regulations in investors’ home countries. Topics include:
– Tax implications of investing abroad
– Legal barriers in home countries
– Differences between acquiring property for personal use vs. investment and criteria for qualification
– Possibilities of obtaining mortgages for foreign real estate in home countries

What to expect in the target jurisdiction: Is investing easy?
This session will focus on regulations in the jurisdictions where the property is located. Key jurisdictions include Thailand, Portugal, the USA, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Topics include:
– Challenges investors might face compared to home country regulations
– Extra benefits offered by some jurisdictions, such as Golden Visas or residency rights

The financial industry’s perspective on real estate investments
Real estate has been a popular investment for centuries, and a robust industry of secondary investment instruments and funds has emerged around it. This session will feature speakers from the financial industry discussing:
– Current offerings in the market
– Expected changes in the next five years
– Banks’ role and perspective on real estate investments

Insights from industry professionals: How real estate experts see the future
Many of us have experience buying or selling real estate domestically or internationally. However, not everyone has the guidance of a knowledgeable professional. In this session, real estate experts from different jurisdictions will:
– Share their experiences
– Highlight common mistakes made by potential investors
– Offer advice on avoiding pitfalls

Venue
The event will occur at the most famous and charming private club in Hong Kong – The Foreign Correspondents’ Club.
The FCC offers an unparalleled blend of history, elegance, and intellectual vitality. Nestled within the historic Ice House, a beautifully preserved colonial-era building in Central, the FCC invites you to enter a world where the past and present seamlessly converge.
Established in 1943, the Club is more than just a social venue—it’s a living archive of Hong Kong’s rich history and its role as a global hub. The architecture exudes old-world charm, with high ceilings, intricate woodwork, and walls adorned with historic photographs, each telling a story of the city’s vibrant past. The ambience within these storied walls is intimate and grand, evoking a sense of timeless elegance that is truly unique.
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Through a multifaceted and pragmatic lens, participants will engage in a candid discussion of the available options, gaining valuable insights into navigating uncertainty and securing their futures.