Ray White Browns Bay put New Zealand properties in the spotlight at the 5th Guangzhou International Quality Lifestyle & Property Expo held in China last week.
The Guangzhou International Quality Lifestyle & Property Expo (QLP 2014), is South China’s largest and most prestigious overseas property and investment fair showcasing projects from around the world – including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore – and more than 30 other countries. Organized by Mainland Corporation Pte Ltd the event was held at the Poly World Trade Expo Centre over three days. Two Ray White Browns Bay team members flew over to the event and had two local Ray White salespeople also join them at the expo. With a prime corner site, set next to the main stage, the team capitalised on the opportunities this presented them – making many good contacts from the event.
“Chinese interest in New Zealand property is strong” says Yin Xiaoxu, Director of Ray White Browns Bay “we chose to attend the expo to get first hand information about this emerging market, and are really pleased with the results.”
Guangzhou is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in South China. Located on the Pearl River, about 120 km north-northwest of Hong Kong and north-northeast of Macau, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port. Marketed as the the ideal platform to explore the cosmopolitan lifestyle and to meet real estate experts the Guangzhou International Quality Lifestyle & Property Expo’s primary aim is to link China’s emerging rich to overseas lifestyle and investment opportunities. The event showcases international lifestyles and promotes not only properties but also provides information on areas of immigration, study, financial matters, and business and professional expansion – as well as providing information for businesses wishing to expand into China.
“China is New Zealand’s largest source of offshore property buyers, with 25 per cent of all offshore sales. We are proud of the work Ray White Browns Bay have put in to profiling Auckland’s North Shore, and indeed New Zealand, at this event – having recognised the importance of this ever growing market.” says Carey Smith, CEO of Ray White New Zealand.
In September this year Ray White partnered with Juwai.com – the No.1 Chinese International property portal. Ray White now markets all residential, commercial and rural real estate listings on the website. – Read more about Ray White’s partnership with Juwai here.