FX.co ★ Top 10 countries where rich people buy property more often

The most popular country in this list is the United Kingdom. Most often, wealthy Russians acquire homes and offices in the capital of the United Kingdom - London. This city accounts for 24% of requests. About 60% of people who want to buy real estate in Foggy Albion, looking for houses and apartments, the remaining 40% - commercial real estate.

Germany is in the second place. About 21% of Russians who intend to buy elite housing abroad, are looking for it in this country. About 80% of inquiries apply to commercial real estate. Popular cities in this direction are such industrial megacities as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, as well as small cities - Leipzig, Chemnitz, etc.

The three leaders include the Principality of Monaco. About 13% of Russians, looking for a place to invest abroad, are considering this small state. Almost all potential buyers from Russia are looking for luxury homes and apartments in Monaco.

France occupies the fourth place. This direction accounts for 12% of requests. Most Russians (85%) intend to invest in the resort real estate and luxury housing in this country. Only 15% of investors are interested in the commercial real estate.

Switzerland ranks fifth in the list. About 8% of Russians, who want to invest in real estate abroad, choose housing and offices in this country. Almost 85% of buyers want to buy chalets and houses in the Alps.

Also, the Russians are looking for housing and commercial real estate in the United States of America. About 70% of inquiries are related to the purchase of houses and apartments. The rest of investors intend to invest in office and retail real estate in megacities.

Italy attracts the Russian investors with its resorts - about 90% of inquiries in this area are in resort real estate. Some Russians want to buy commercial buildings in Italy - hotels and so on.

Luxury real estate in Cyprus is also of interest to the Russians. About 75% of requests are for houses and apartments.

Also, the Russians are looking for expensive resort accommodation in Spain. About 60% of inquiries in this area are related to houses and apartments.

The last place of the list goes to Montenegro. About 90% of the Russians, intending to buy property in this resort place, are looking for elite apartments and houses.