Property agents and immigration experts are seeing a surge in inquiries from Chinese nationals for family offices in Singapore, condos in Malaysia and residency in Thailand, as emigration to Southeast Asia becomes an increasingly tantalising prospect after three years stuck at home.
As China has dismantled most of its zero-Covid curbs allowing citizens to travel abroad for the Lunar New Year holiday, many Chinese nationals are seeking new homes in Southeast Asia. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Saturday (January 14), property agents and immigration experts are witnessing a rise in inquiries from Chinese nationals regarding residency in Thailand, condos in Malaysia and offices in Singapore.