Asia's only winner at MIPIM 2015
Jakarta’s Oxygen Eco-Tower residential project (pictured) was the only Asian winner at the 2015 MIPIM Awards, which took place in Cannes, France, last week
Continue Reading • 24 Mar 2015
Mixed results for Australian sales
Just two Australia state capitals saw increases in both house and unit sales last year, according to data published yesterday, highlighted how the country is seeing mixed performance in its property markets.
Continue Reading • 19 Mar 2015
UK buyers breathe sighs of relief
Overseas buyers and investors of United Kingdom property will be breathing a sigh of relief this morning following yesterday’s U.K. annual Budget statement that avoided adding any additional taxes or fees.
Continue Reading • 19 Mar 2015
Experts refute claims of condo oversupply in Johor
Keen interest remains for high-rise developments in Johor, especially affordable units...
Continue Reading • 17 Mar 2015
First fall in global prices for 2 years
Global house prices fell for the first time in two years during the last quarter of last year, with Asia the second weakest-performing region in the world.
Continue Reading • 17 Mar 2015
Vietnam: 200+ new agencies per day
More than 200 new real estate firms were established every day during the first two months of the year, according to the General Statistics Office.
Continue Reading • 17 Mar 2015
Overseas property becoming cheaper as Sing dollar rallies
The stronger SGD means overseas properties are now more attractive to Singapore buyers...
Continue Reading • 16 Mar 2015
Has HCMC turned the corner?
With the highest level of transactions seen for more than four years, and law changes that will allow foreign property buyers to buy Vietnamese property, is now the time to revisit Ho Chi Minh City as a potential investment destination?
Continue Reading • 13 Mar 2015
Thursday's property news in brief
Third property in KL for Frasers Hospitality. Hiap Hoe gets green light to redevelop Melbourne site...
Continue Reading • 12 Mar 2015
Buy a house, the wife comes free
A property in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta has been listed for sale with one unusual extra – a free wife if the asking price is met.
Continue Reading • 11 Mar 2015
Asians continue to invest in the West
Asian money will continue to flow into property investments in Europe and the US this year, says report...
Continue Reading • 10 Mar 2015
Battersea Power Station debuts offices
London's Battersea Power Station Development, owned by a consortium of Malaysian investors comprising SP Setia, Sime Darby and the Employees' Provident Fund, has launched a drive to attract world-class commercial tenants with a new office district.
Continue Reading • 10 Mar 2015
Ascott adds third property in Nusajaya
Ascott steps up presence in Iskandar Malaysia...
Continue Reading • 10 Mar 2015
London flat let in record 40 minutes
A 301 sq ft one-bedroom flat on Pollen Street in London's Mayfair has let within just 40 minutes of being listed – setting a new speed record in the London rental market.
Continue Reading • 10 Mar 2015
Aussie retirees advised to move to Malaysia
New book discusses how Australian retirees can live comfortably for less overseas...
Continue Reading • 6 Mar 2015
Prime Perth project gets SG sales launch
Apartments in the Australian city of Perth will be the focus of a Singapore overseas property exhibition this weekend as real estate firm Knight Frank launches sales of Aurelia, a 116-apartment development by respected developer Finbar.
Continue Reading • 5 Mar 2015
What’s next for Iskandar Malaysia?
Iskandar Malaysia is often considered to be a love-hate topic. Naysayers will predict its doom at every whiff of bad news while stakeholders remain committed towards the vision of an international metropolis.
Continue Reading • 5 Mar 2015
Has Iskandar lost its appeal to Singaporeans?
Many Singaporeans are delaying buying in Iskandar due to uncertainties over government policies...
Continue Reading • 4 Mar 2015
Singapore top in Asia for overseas property investments
Singaporean investors purchased US$11.9 billion worth of properties across the world...
Continue Reading • 3 Mar 2015
Boom predicted for Istanbul
With more planes in the skies and more citizens zooming above the streets thanks to a new monorail, it is easy to see why Istanbul is on many property buyers' and investors' radar this year.
Continue Reading • 3 Mar 2015