What Asian Countries Allow Foreigners to Own Land? | Interesting Asia

There are Asian countries that allow foreigners to own land, although these are few and far between. It also seems highly unlikely that the current list will change any time soon. That’s because this is a hot button topic which can spark a public backlash against a sitting government.

The Asian countries that do allow foreigners to own land are ones that have highly regulated real estate markets as well as economies that support overseas investment. And land also happens to be more expensive in these places than in developing countries.

So, what Asian countries allow foreigners to own land? Here is a look at five places you can enjoy freehold ownership of a plot.

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