UK commercial real estate market continues to be a draw for
Chinese investment, with rental growth in this market, especially
in London office space, remaining attractive. Jersey sits front and
foremost as the jurisdiction in which to establish acquisition
structures.
The increase in Chinese investment overseas has partly been
driven by the recent fall in property prices in China, expected by
many observers to continue, and the Chinese government's easing
of restrictions relating to moving money overseas. For Chinese
investors looking to acquire UK real estate, trophy assets, of
which there is an abundance in London, continue to be highly
prized.
In addition to its investment options, London has other
competitive advantages as a place to do business for Chinese
investors. The Big Four in Chinese banking, namely Bank of
China, ICBC, China Construction Bank and Agricultural Bank of
China, each have large, well established operations in London and,
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