My pick is that Chinese interest will pick up again next year. While the new tax rules may put off some buyers, it will not put them all off.
Likewise getting money out of China will likely ease again, especially in the medium to long term as the Chinese Government continues to loosen controls on their currency.
Chinese New Year, which starts in early February, may also see some Chinese buyers out of the market as they travel to be with family during the festivities.
China has an enormous population and increasing wealth. Not much of that needs to come here to impact on our relatively small market. Expect strong Chinese interest for years to come.
