How to invest in overseas property in a smart way..

How to invest in overseas property in a smart way..

Overseas property investment can be both lucrative – if you choose the right market – as well as a good way to diversify outside your home market. 

The Singapore market has traditionally been amongst the most exciting, with new locations being regularly built. Also, the large expat community means there's natively a large rental demand, offering the potential for both rental returns as well as capital appreciation. To achieve this, here are some important considerations:

1. Identify the purpose for which the property will be used

Once acquired, the property can be used for varying purposes. This can be either residential or commercial. Residential property is acquired with the intention to build a home while commercial is to be used either for rental or business purposes. Commercial property is the ideal choice when considering an investment. Identifying the purpose provides the platform to select the location to buy property. 

Prevailing income on rental property in Singapore has continued to decrease over the past years. However, this does not mean that it is not an ideal investment. The location and nature of the property are among the key features that attract tenants. Therefore, it is this choice that will determine the ability to generate returns from the investment.

2.    Find a great agent

Finding the right property overseas can be a tedious job. Lack of adequate knowledge on the desired localities and the local authority regulations among other things can hinder efforts to get the right property. 

Local property agents come in handy in providing information on available properties within a preferred area. It is important to seek out for registered and approved agents while seeking property. 

3.    Cost of the property

The cost of apartments varies widely between regions. Areas with high population and close to social amenities naturally cost more. This is an important consideration while buying overseas property. It is important to compare prices and the expected returns from the investment. Despite the drop experienced in recent years, Singapore property market is still expected by many to return to growth and in such way the prospect of reasonable returns.

4.    Viewing the property

One of the greatest mistakes in buying overseas property is buying what you do not see. It is difficult to realize what you bought is not exactly as you would have liked. For this reason, it is important to take time and view the property before making payments. In such way, you will have an opportunity to survey the locality and ascertain if it meets your projections. Agents and brokers often provide with attractive photos of the property on sale and not disclosing the faults. Taking a trip to the property location may be expensive but is worth than realization you were duped or cheated out of your money.

5.    Learn local authorities’ regulations and taxation laws

There are different laws regarding ownership of property in different jurisdictions. Learning and understanding these laws is the right way to ensure you fully adhere to the regulations required by local authorities. This applies in the same regard to taxation laws imposed on foreign investors. The local governments will demand a certain percentage in the form of tax from income generated alongside other requirements.

6.    Engage a competent contractor

One of the biggest concerns - although not necessarily justified - is finding contractors who will fully adhere to necessary standards. For this reason, it is important to engage a contractor who is fully knowledgeable and conversant with the set local regulations and building standards. 

The contractor should have the capacity to engage creativity in the construction of the property to ensure it has the potential to attract the desired income. It is important to undertake an extensive search, seek recommendations and advice when selecting the contractor. This not only ensures you get the best output but as well an opportunity to have the best possible returns from your investment.

Conclusion

Overseas property investment is a great opportunity to diversify on one’s income potential. Before acquiring such property, there is need to ensure extensive research is undertaken to identify the best investment option with guaranteed returns. This can be done easily through the assistance of agent and state bodies that provide information on  the available resources that are worth investing in.

Indian investor buy shares of a foreign company

How can an Indian investor buy shares of a foreign company?

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These days, every other financial advisor advises his/her clients to diversify across asset classes and across markets. Some investors in an attempt to diversify their portfolios do not mind to experiment and desire to have information regarding the procedure.

So, here is my attempt to share the required information with our readers.

Open a trading account

Like you open a trading account here in India with a broking company to invest in shares listed on NSE or BSE or any other stock exchange, you are required to follow a similar process to open a trading account with an Indian broking house to invest in shares of some foreign companies listed on the stock exchanges of their respective countries.

How do I open a trading account to invest in International Capital Markets?

To facilitate you to do the same, an Indian stock broker enters into a tie-up with a foreign broking partner who has the license to act as an intermediary and execute the trades on your behalf in the foreign markets.

The Indian stock broker will act as an introducing intermediary between you and the foreign broking house. The Indian stock broker will also help you in getting your account opened and completing the formalities of Know Your Customer (KYC) applicable for that country.

You just need to fill an application form and provide your identity proof such as passport or PAN card and residential address proof such as Voters ID card or latest bank statement as the documents required to open an account.

Once your necessary details are registered, you will be provided the bank account details of the foreign broker to which funds are to be transferred. You will also get the contact details of the account executive who will take care of your account in case you require any kind of assistance.

Funds Transfer – Pay-In/Pay-Out Process

As per the remittance norms of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), an Indian citizen can remit a maximum of USD 2,00,000 in a financial year, from any of the authorized banks in India, including for investments in international capital markets.

To remit funds to the foreign broker bank account, you will be required to visit your bank branch, duly fill Form A2 and submit it there along with your PAN card copy.

The foreign brokers accept funds originating from your bank account only and will reject any third party fund transfer. Also, they do not accept banker drafts, cheques or cash deposits either.

To get your money back, you need to fill Bank Transfer Request (BTR) form online and send it to the foreign broker. Once the payout request is acknowledged, the amount will be credited to your bank account.

It takes around 24 to 48 hours to remit money from your bank account to your trading account with the foreign broker and around 48 to 72 hours from your trading account to your bank account.

You may remit funds in one of the many global currencies from your bank account to your trading account but you need to decide the base currency in which you want to settle your transactions. So, if you set USD as the base currency in your account, then all stock exchanges which accept payments in USD will settle your transactions in USD automatically.

For your trades on other exchanges, which do not accept payments in USD, the foreign broker will convert your base currency, USD in this case, to the currency of that exchange at the market rate to execute the transaction.

Once your account is opened and funds are transferred, you will be provided a client Login ID and password to have an immediate access to the foreign brokers trading platform to buy and sell shares of the listed foreign companies. All dealings like trading, delivery of shares/funds etc. will be done directly with the foreign broker without any involvement of the Indian stock broker.

Demat Account

Unlike here in the domestic markets, where your bought shares get transferred into your demat account in T+2 days, when you buy shares in the foreign markets the shares remain in a pool account with the brokers custodian but start reflecting in your trading account immediately after buying.

Unlike with most Indian brokers, margin trading and short selling will not be allowed with a foreign broker. You will be able to buy shares only when there is sufficient cash in your account and sell shares only when you already hold them.

You can have the access to all your transactions, account history and ledger balance on the trading platform. You will also get the contract notes for your executed trades in your mailbox.

Kadana Dam

This Kadana Dam is Popular dam in Gujarat as well as india. Two year ago kadana was under PANCHAMAHALS district. Panchamahals district divided in two different district  named panchmahals & Mahisagar. The MAHISAGAR is river of kadana dam also we can say kadana dam place on mahisagar river.

Here one more thing about kadana dam that hydro electricity generator  project.

kadana is nice place and in monsoon period it’s look like heaven.

Get visit and realize heaven yourself. 

Some Popular Places

Lord Shiva’s temple located in Ghodiyar Village where 12(twelve) “Jyoti ling” established  in single temple. also in temple Lord “Nav Durga” Spirit is expressed. The temple is located on hill and here small lake which attract child as well as alder.

In Bhramhaji village(Sagavadiya) Lord Bhramhaji’s  Mythological template and also step-well.

Very Old Temple of kadana  is “Munpuriya Mahadev” located Nadhra Village.

Kadana Taluka’s Lebani vavo village – Here Ma Arbuda Devi’s Temple Mythological place of “Nilkanth Mahadev” temple. Here some old recognition that year 1956 dearth during one kund(small well) was full with water – unlivable.

Initially some big village names of kadana

SARSHVA UTTAR,              GODHAR UTTAR,                 KARVAI,

SARASDI,                             GHASWADA,                         AMTHANI,

MOTA BHAGALIYA,           VELANWADA,                      ZALASAG,

DADHALIYA,                       ANTALVADA,                       DIWADA COLONY,

KADANA,

MUNPUR,                              KURETA,                              DHAROLA,

SHIYAL,                                 KELAMUL,                          LIMBHOLA.