Crucial factors for decision-making in international real estate development projects: Evidence from Chinese developers

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the crucial factors influencing decision-making in international real estate development projects. The identification of these factors was initially derived from a comprehensive literature review and further refined through expert input from Chinese real estate developers. Subsequently, questionnaires were administered to these experts in three focus groups. The key determinants for decision-making in international real estate development projects were identified as follows: political stability condition of the host country, international diplomatic relations between the host and home country, macro-economic situation of the host country, maturity of real estate market in the host country, project financing, and international experience of the enterprise. The most significant categories encompassed political, economic, and project factors. This study addresses the scarcity of literature on international real estate development, with a specific focus on developers originating from developing nations. It has the potential to enrich the discourse surrounding international real estate practices and contribute valuable insights for future academic investigations.

Keywords

• International projects
• Real estate development
• Decision-making
• Chinese developers