Top Overseas Cities Offering Strong Investment Opportunities

By Bloom Realty Team | Jan 18, 2026 | 8 min read

With ABSD making local investment pricier for second-home buyers, many Singaporeans are looking abroad. But where should you put your capital? We analyze the fundamentals of the top contenders.

1. Manchester, UK

The Pitch: The Northern Powerhouse. While London prices are stagnant, Manchester continues to see capital growth driven by a massive student population and young professionals fleeing the capital's cost of living.
Yield: Expect 5-6% gross.

2. Perth, Australia

The Pitch: The resource boom is back. Perth has one of the lowest vacancy rates in Australia (<1%). Prices are still catching up to the East Coast capitals like Sydney and Melbourne.
Yield: High 5% range.

3. Osaka, Japan

The Pitch: The upcoming World Expo 2025 and the first casino integrated resort. Japan offers a stable, safe haven with freehold title availability for foreigners.
Yield: 4-5% (but watch out for tax withholding).

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The Pitch: The high-growth emerging market play. Rapid urbanization and a growing middle class.
Risk: Legal structures for foreign ownership are improving but still complex (50-year leasehold for foreigners).

Conclusion

Diversification is key. UK and Australia offer legal familiarity (Common Law), while Japan and Vietnam offer different growth profiles.