Offshore investment
International real estate investment
Invest abroad with our professional service, in collaboration with real estate partners around the world.
Why offshore
Europe, America and Mauritius are among the preferred destinations for South Africans seeking international property investment, each offering something different. Europe provides established, stable markets and strong rental demand in popular cities, America offers scale and a wide choice of property types, and Mauritius combines a favourable investor framework with proximity to home.
The offshore asset class is known for its relatively low risk profile, while delivering passive income in first-world currencies that can help protect purchasing power against rand volatility. For many investors, it also acts as an attractive diversifier, spreading capital across different currencies, economies and property cycles to build a more balanced, resilient portfolio over the long term.
Where we invest
Europe, America and Mauritius are the markets South African buyers ask us about most.
- United Kingdom
- The Quay 1 UK investment programme - rental yields of up to 8%+.
- Europe
- Income in hard currency, mature markets, low political uncertainty.
- America
- Hedge against rand depreciation with an asset outside local currency risk.
- Mauritius
- A long-standing offshore option for South African investors.
United Kingdom
Quay 1 UK investment programme
Hedge against rand depreciation
Hold an asset outside local currency risk.
Income in hard currency
Rental income generated in pound sterling.
Rental yields of up to 8%+
Attractive income relative to the risk profile.
Robust capital growth
A mature market with a long growth record.
Low political uncertainty
Stable economic and regulatory environment.
Arrange a no-obligation consultation
Email navigatingsuccess@quay1.co.za or call +27 21 426 4848.
For international buyers
Buying property in Cape Town from abroad
International buyers can purchase property in South Africa on the same terms as South African citizens, and much of the process can be handled from overseas.
Funds are brought in through a South African bank, while a conveyancer and specialist property attorney manage the legal transfer and registration on your behalf. Timelines, costs and financing options depend on your circumstances and the property you choose, so it pays to get the right advice early.
Through Quay 1's Shared Value Brokering, international buyers can save up to 15% on the forex and bridging fees typically associated with bringing funds into South Africa. Our team can guide you through structuring the transfer efficiently, so more of your budget goes toward the property itself.
If you'd like to find out more, or talk through your plans in detail, please get in touch with our team at navigatingsuccess@quay1.co.za or on +27 21 426 4848.