HSBC predicts rapid growth in Asia's Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) over the next few years, driven by investor demand for safer, income-generating assets.
Wealthy Indians are increasingly investing in overseas properties and equities, with outbound remittances reaching $440.5 million in FY08. Popular destinations include Dubai and Malaysia.
UEM Builders, a Malaysian firm, is bullish on Indian infrastructure and plans to invest further in expressways and waste management, having already invested over ₹300 crore in India.
Wealthy Indians are increasingly investing in foreign properties as second homes, reflecting a global trend in real estate amid rising domestic wealth.