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New overseas projects launching in Singapore

Homegrown developer TA Corporation will unveil its first large-scale project in Phnom Penh, while Chengdu Galencia will showcase Chengdu’s Chelsea Residences...

Continue Reading3 Mar 2016

Yangon looks to rebound in 2016

Yangon’s budding real estate market is expected to show moderate growth in 2016 as it recovers from the uncertainty of last year, according to media reports...

Continue Reading1 Mar 2016

Oxley launches final phase of London project

Oxley Holdings will launch the final phase of its Royal Wharf waterfront township development in London to Singaporean buyers next weekend...

Continue Reading26 Feb 2016

Borey Penghuoth sweeps inaugural Cambodia Property Awards

The inaugural Cambodia Property Awards were held last night at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, where leading property players around the world were recognised at a black-tie gala dinner and awards ceremony.

Continue Reading26 Feb 2016

Foreign buyers of UK property face overwhelming tax challenge: expert

Many property agents and developers marketing prime London homes in Singapore like to espouse the benefits of investing in the British capital...

Continue Reading25 Feb 2016

Australia is the favourite among S’porean property investors

Australia, the UK and Japan have emerged as the top three destinations for Singaporeans looking to invest in overseas property, according to a survey...

Continue Reading24 Feb 2016

Landmark launch in Singapore

Landmark Place, the latest UK development, is hoping to attract buyers from Singapore with a property exhibition being held here next weekend...

Continue Reading19 Feb 2016

Malaysia: Down, but not out

With the ringgit sliding, an uncertain economy, and the political scandal, many are left wondering whether this is the right time to enter Malaysia’s property market...

Continue Reading19 Feb 2016

US housing starts down 3.8% in January

Housing starts in the US fell 3.8 percent to a 1.1 million annualised rate in January this year, from a 1.14 million pace in December 2015, according to fresh data...

Continue Reading18 Feb 2016

Sexy homes pricier than lovely homes

Latest analysis shows that homes with ‘seductive’ and ‘sexy’ in their property descriptions cost much more than those with ‘love’ in their descriptions...

Continue Reading17 Feb 2016

10 years on, Iskandar is struggling

Iskandar’s housing market continues to struggle, as evidenced by the drop in new launches and sales transactions last year, according to media reports...

Continue Reading17 Feb 2016

London home prices up 5.4%

Housing prices in the city rose 5.4 percent month-on-month, bringing the average price to £643,843 (S$1.3 million), revealed property portal Rightmove...

Continue Reading16 Feb 2016

Foreign investors zoom in on Cambodia

Following the passing of legislation in 2010 allowing foreigners to own property in the country, more residential developments are being launched to overseas buyers...

Continue Reading15 Feb 2016

Frasers Property acquires Queensland site

The Australian arm of Frasers Centrepoint has bought a 135ha site in South East Queensland valued at S$270 million, the company said in a statement...

Continue Reading12 Feb 2016

SEA's weak currency a boon for foreign investors

Falling currencies in some of Southeast Asia’s most popular real estate markets has led to good opportunities for overseas investors...

Continue Reading10 Feb 2016

Expats now living in Phuket, working in Singapore

Expatriates in Southeast Asia are relocating their families to the tropical island of Phuket and commuting to work in major cities nearby such as Singapore and Hong Kong...

Continue Reading5 Feb 2016

HK property sales down 12% in 2015

Media reports revealed that sales transactions for January 2016 plunged even more. The slower property sales is being reflected in the financial results of developers...

Continue Reading5 Feb 2016

Myanmar relaxes foreign ownership laws

Myanmar's parliament passes a new law allowing foreigners to own 40 percent of a condominium building, but there is some confusion about whether they can rent out the units...

Continue Reading1 Feb 2016

Istanbul named a city to watch

Istanbul has outshined London as one of the top European cities with the best investment prospects, according to a recent report...

Continue Reading29 Jan 2016

Hokkaido: Snow City

Luxury ski resorts in Hokkaido are gaining in popularity among savvy Asian investors due to the weakening Yen and future growth opportunities...

Continue Reading29 Jan 2016