How to choose, view, and land overseas properties? The 2026 Shanghai Overseas Real Estate Exhibition provides a complete path

An investor wants to purchase an apartment in a certain country, hoping to live in it for themselves in the future and considering renting it out; Another parent hopes to arrange 'house' and 'identity' together; Some people just want to own an asset overseas and understand the local purchasing process and taxes. There are various demands for overseas real estate, but the common confusion is often the same: how to choose a house, how to view local policies, how to land the transaction, and how to manage it in the future.

The Overseas Immigrant Study and Property Expo, as well as the Enterprise Overseas Development and Financial Services Expo, will be held from November 20 to 22, 2026 at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center for three days, with an estimated 8000 visitors. The real estate sector of the Expo gathers real estate projects and service agencies from multiple countries and regions, providing one-stop consulting and docking services around overseas home buying, real estate investment, immigration real estate, and subsequent management.

What are the key points to understand when buying a property overseas?

One is the local housing purchase policy and taxes. Different countries and regions have different regulations on housing qualifications, loan policies, transaction taxes, holding costs, etc. Some countries also have special requirements for foreigners to purchase houses. On site service agencies and project parties can help homebuyers understand the policy environment of the target market and avoid additional costs due to missing information.

The second is the selection of projects and regions. The value of real estate is closely related to the city, region, location, supporting facilities, and supply and demand situation. Homebuyers can compare different projects on site and choose the target that better matches their needs based on their different purposes of self occupation, rental, or long-term ownership.

The third is the transaction process and legal documents. Overseas home purchases involve contract, property rights, lawyer and fund arrangements, and whether the process is standardized directly affects transaction security. Professional legal and intermediary services can assist homebuyers in streamlining transaction processes, verifying documents, and making transactions more secure.

The fourth is the subsequent leasing and management. After purchasing a property, professional support is also required for renting, maintenance, custody, and tax declaration. At the exhibition site, relevant management services can be connected to help homeowners solve the problem of 'how to manage after buying'.

What can homebuyers get by attending?

Horizontal comparison of multiple projects. A single exhibition gathers properties from multiple countries and regions, allowing homebuyers to visually compare the differences between different regions and types of projects, narrowing down the screening scope.

Face to face communication and verification. Face to face communication with project parties and service agencies can provide a deeper understanding of project details, policy frameworks, and cost structures, reducing information loss caused by intermediary reporting.

One stop service docking. From housing selection, policies, laws, funds to subsequent management, the exhibition brings together service providers in the real estate chain to help homebuyers complete the process of 'viewing, trading, landing, and management'.

It should be noted that there are various uncertainties in overseas real estate transactions, such as policies, exchange rates, and markets. Purchasing decisions should be based on a full understanding and rational evaluation of local policies, and should not be made solely based on single information or short-term market trends. At the same time, immigration and property ownership belong to different procedures. Whether they are linked should be consulted with professional institutions and subject to the official regulations of each country.

How can exhibitors benefit?

For overseas real estate project owners, developers, and property service agencies, the Expo provides a window to directly face high net worth customers. The attending audience has a relatively clear intention to purchase a house and a relatively clear budget. Institutions can showcase projects, answer inquiries, and gather customer leads at the booth, laying the foundation for subsequent conversion and service. For project parties who hope to explore the Chinese buyer market, this is also an opportunity to focus on reaching potential customers and enhancing project awareness.

For families considering 'housing for education' or 'immigrating to buy property', buying property is often related to education and identity arrangements, and the linkage between the two requires a more comprehensive understanding of policies. The exhibition real estate section is located in the same hall as the study abroad and immigration sections, making it convenient for families to compare properties and also understand relevant arrangements, reducing the cost of round-trip comparisons.

What are the common misconceptions in overseas real estate?

One is to only look at housing prices without considering holding costs. In addition to purchasing a house, transaction taxes, property fees, maintenance fees, and related expenses also affect overall investment, and ignoring these can easily lead to budget deviations. Secondly, there is a lack of understanding of the transaction process and legal documents. Overseas home purchases involve contracts, property rights, lawyers, and financial arrangements, and the standardization of the process directly affects transaction security. The third is to ignore policy and market fluctuations. Exchange rates, policies, and supply and demand can all change, and making decisions based on single information or short-term market trends carries high risks.

On site communication with the project team, legal and intermediary services can help clarify these links one by one. It should be noted that there are various uncertainties in overseas real estate transactions, such as policies, exchange rates, and markets. Purchasing decisions should be based on a thorough understanding and rational evaluation of local policies; Immigration and property ownership belong to different procedures, and whether they are linked should be consulted with professional institutions, subject to the official regulations of each country.

How to visit efficiently?

It is recommended to register through the official website in advance and clarify the purpose of purchasing a house (self occupation, rental, or long-term ownership), target area, and budget range before visiting, in order to quickly narrow down the screening scope on site. During the exhibition, supplementary information can be provided in conjunction with the arrangement of concurrent activities. After the exhibition, records of policies, fees, and transaction processes for key projects can be kept, and a comprehensive evaluation can be conducted based on professional opinions and official information.

Which homebuyers are suitable to attend?

People planning to live or invest in overseas properties, families considering the linkage arrangement of 'housing for education' or 'immigrant property', and potential buyers who hope to have a systematic understanding of the target country's housing policies and processes are all suitable to attend. For real estate developers and service agencies, this is also an opportunity to face high net worth customers, showcase projects in a concentrated manner, and gather customer leads.

From the perspective of decision-making pace, it is recommended to take the exhibition as the starting point for preliminary screening and information collection, and then make a comprehensive judgment based on on-site property viewing, professional due diligence, and local policies to avoid making hasty decisions due to insufficient information.

Visit and Exhibition Information

Event Name: Overseas Immigration, Study Abroad, Real Estate, Enterprise Going Global, and Financial Services Expo

Time: November 20-22, 2026 (for a period of three days)

Location: Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center

Scale: Approximately 8000 visitors expected in three days

Exhibition Hotline: 13681692751 (same as WeChat)

Official website: www.qs-expo.com

Reminder: The specific schedule, list of participating projects and institutions, and appointment method of the exhibition are subject to the latest release on the official website. If you have the intention to participate or visit, you can inquire in advance through the official website or exhibition hotline.