Where Foreigners Can Own Property in Asia (Freehold Ownership Guide 2026)

Описание: Nine million abandoned houses in Japan.
$50K condos in Cambodia.
Countries where foreigners can't own property at all.

Asia looks cheap — until you understand why.

I own property in six Asian countries. I've dealt with quota restrictions, nominee structures that failed, and lease terms that revert to landowners. This video is a filter—not a sales pitch.

If you're considering buying property in Asia but don't yet understand freehold vs leasehold, exit liquidity, or foreign ownership restrictions—this will either save you money or stop you from buying altogether.

What's covered:
→ Freehold vs leasehold: Why most Asian countries only offer 25-99 year leases to foreigners
→ Cheapest freehold condos: Cambodia at $50K (but exit liquidity is limited)
→ Japan's akiya houses: 9 million abandoned properties, some under $1K—but $50K+ renovation costs
→ Malaysia: Only SEA country where foreigners can buy landed property freehold (minimums: $225K+)
→ South Korea's 2025 crackdown: New permit system for Seoul metro (must live there 2+ years)
→ China, India, Taiwan: Heavy restrictions, residency requirements, reciprocity rules
→ The framework serious buyers use: How to eliminate bad markets early

Timestamps:
0:00 - Why "cheap" property traps foreigners
0:30 - Freehold vs leasehold: The real divide
1:23 - Cambodia: Cheapest freehold condos in Asia ($50K entry, 70% foreign quota)
2:34 - Malaysia: Runner-up pricing but $225K minimums
3:28 - Thailand, Philippines, Singapore: Condo ownership rules
4:16 - Japan: Freehold land with no restrictions (akiya reality vs hype)
6:00 - South Korea: New 2025 permit system restricts Seoul metro area
7:27 - Malaysia landed property: Only SEA country offering freehold to foreigners
8:12 - China, India, Taiwan, Sri Lanka: The complicated markets
10:00 - Decision framework: Cheapest options, easiest paths, markets to avoid

Key numbers:
→ Cambodia: $50K studio, $80K one-bedroom, 5-8% gross yields (but frontier market risk)
→ Japan: Free to $1K akiya houses (budget $50K+ for renovations, rural locations)
→ Malaysia: $225K minimum for condos, $450K+ for landed property (stable market, strong property rights)
→ South Korea: $150K+ outside Seoul metro, permit required for Seoul area
→ Singapore: 60% ABSD for foreigners, $20K/sqm pricing

Why cheap is cheap:
Most foreign buyers lose money because they optimize for price, not exit. They assume ownership rules are similar across countries. They don't understand which "cheap" markets punish foreigners later. This video breaks those patterns.

Have you bought property in Asia as a foreigner?
What ownership structure did you use? What did you wish you'd known earlier? Drop your experience below—especially quota restrictions or nominee arrangements.

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Alexander Linton | Founder, Rumavi
Property analysis across 7 Asian markets. Own property in 6 countries. No commissions.

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