Malaysia 'better choice than Thailand'

Article Date : 29 March 2007
News Section: Malaysia

British property buyers considering investing in south-east Asia might find they are better off choosing Malaysia rather than Thailand.

This is the view of Marsha Lu, from Property Frontiers, who said that because of political instability in Thailand, investors may feel safer expanding their portfolios in neighbouring Malaysia.

"Malaysia became a very, very good property investment market at a similar time that Thailand became a hot spot," she said.

"But Malaysia has advantages compared to Thailand's economy, regime and banking sector."

She also said that Malaysia has better beaches than Thailand and that many of its islands are appealing to divers attracted to the unspoilt environment.

According to website Amberlamb, the Malaysian property market offers a "good mid-range investment opportunity" to foreign investors seeking real estate that is well-priced and likely to yield a profit in the long-term.