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An Overview of Yangon’s Real Estate Challenges

According to news sources it is expected that the real estate market in Yangon will show a sustainable or moderate growth in 2016. Read on to learn a few challenges faced by Yangon’s real estate market. Visit http://sps-myanmar.com

According to news sources it is expected that the real estate market in Yangon will show a sustainable or moderate growth in 2016. Read on to learn a few challenges faced by Yangon’s real estate market. Visit http://sps-myanmar.com

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<strong>An</strong> <strong>Overview</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Yangon’s</strong> <strong>Real</strong> <strong>Estate</strong><br />

Challenge


“After a pause while investors awaited the outcome<br />

<strong>of</strong> elections, the property market in Myanmar's<br />

biggest city is picking up again, but some sectors will<br />

do better than others.” – Bangkok Post<br />

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Over the past few years, Myanmar has experienced a<br />

dramatic change in economy and political fields. With a<br />

considerable increase in the number <strong>of</strong> foreign investors<br />

rushing in to Myanmar’s real estate market, <strong>of</strong>fice space in<br />

the country's commercial capital is considered one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

most expensive in the world.<br />

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<strong>Yangon’s</strong> <strong>Real</strong> <strong>Estate</strong> Challenge<br />

Skyrocketing land prices, high rental rates and royalties on<br />

ownership title inhibits the growth <strong>of</strong> <strong>Yangon’s</strong> real estate<br />

market.<br />

There is an oversupply <strong>of</strong> properties in the residential sector<br />

given that high-end buyers represent only 1-2% <strong>of</strong> the total<br />

population.<br />

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The passing <strong>of</strong> the new condominium law which took effect<br />

on Jan 29, 2016 by the Union Parliament will be a hurdle for<br />

some projects under construction doubting whether they will<br />

meet the requirements under the new law.<br />

The new condominium law provides more transparency in the<br />

market and a stronger legal footing.<br />

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Making investments in industrial and hospitality sectors<br />

provides good opportunities in the real estate market.<br />

Also, the mixed-use developments that <strong>of</strong>fer retail space,<br />

<strong>of</strong>fices and serviced apartments <strong>of</strong>fer a good opportunity for<br />

investors.<br />

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With all these challenges, if developers and investors choose<br />

the right segments <strong>of</strong> real estate, there are still great<br />

possibilities to succeed. For more information,<br />

visit www.sps-myanmar.com<br />

Call: +95 (0) 9 799 650 076<br />

Email: hugo.slade@sps-myanmar.com<br />

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