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5 Benefits of Investing in Portuguese Real Estate

Portugal is an attractive destination for investors looking to diversify their real estate portfolio. With its strategic location, beautiful landscapes, and favorable investment climate, Portugal has become a popular destination for property investors. Here are five reasons why you should consider investing in Portuguese real estate with the help of GMG. 1. Golden Visa Program…

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Global Mortgage Group

How will Singapore’s & Hong Kong’s property markets develop in 2023, & what other factors will determine the two cities’ appeal as financial hubs?

Singapore and Hong Kong’s property market will do well in 2023 for similar as well as different reasons.   For Hong Kong, a place where my family is originally from and where I spent over 20 years of my career, I feel like the market is coming from a low base of price, sentiment, and liquidity…

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Bridging Loan Canada

USA #1 Destination, Says Knight Frank APAC Outlook 2023

In our first article of the year, we want to reference the recently-published “Knight Frank’s APAC Real Estate Outlook 2023”. This report is particularly relevant given that their target audience and readers of UHNWI, HNW, and Global Family Offices are the same as ours. We work with private banks, client advisors, external asset managers, real…

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Bridging Loan Canada

What does JP Morgan and Blackstone’s multi-billion dollar U.S. real estate buying spree mean for you?

More than $1 billion worth of single-family rentals will be acquired by JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s asset management division, while Blackstone is looking to invest $120 billion in real estate. Notably, most of Blackstone’s investment is in REITs. This is a sign that the current U.S. housing market hasn’t scared investors away from suburban housing.…

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Bridge Loan Mortgage

Top U.S. High Schools & Property Investment Guide

Over the past few months, we surveyed over 1,000 of our clients and partners globally with the following question: “What is the key consideration for owning an investment property in the U.S.?” The top 3 answers were: 1. Education2. Price and Affordability3. Profit/Income Potential In this report, we look at the top public and private…

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International Mortgage UK

Spain Property Investments: Benefits + GMG Mortgage Options  

Property Investment in Spain  If you find yourself enjoying pristine beaches, sangria, and architectural masterpieces, Spain might just be the destination for you. The beautiful coastal region is surrounded by three sides of the Mediterranean Sea, offering stunning views of scenic coastlines. Such attractions have allured an intense interest in foreign buyers, driving up property…

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Mortgage Loan Canada

Why Dubai is a Great City for Property Investment

Due to the sheer amount of investment opportunities, Dubai has become an attractive target for international investors. Expats looking to live and work in leading global business hubs that offer a luxurious quality of life and a good working environment have Dubai as a top option. Here is what you need to know about investing…

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Bridge Loan Mortgage

Why Rents Increase in the “Bizarro World”

The “Bizarro World” references Bizarro Superman, a supervillain who lives in a world where everything is opposite. Here’s a great explanation from the TV show Seinfeld.  This reminds me of the world we live in now; mortgage rates double in 10 months, and yet, rental yields continue to increase double digits, year-on-year.  I have been telling our…

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Mortgage Loan Canada
"Ex-post, Ex-ante" + Family Office uses bridge loan to buy Retail/Office building

“Ex-post, Ex-ante” + Family Office uses bridge loan to buy Retail/Office building

Ex-post The worsening energy crisis in Europe has taken the front page of most media channels this week as the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a 1,200 km natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, remains close, which is driving the Euro to a 20-year low vs. USD. The BBC reports that the annual energy bill for…

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