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Strong S'pore interest from developers and agents

Interest in Singapore from Thailand’s property developers and agents appears to be stronger than ever following an event which took place in Bangkok earlier this week.More than 40 representatives of Thailand property developers and agents attended the ‘Thailand Real Estate...

Continue Reading13 Sep 2013

Philippines awards shortlist revealed

The shortlist of winners for the inaugural Philippines Property Awards has been revealed. The event has been designed to encourage and reward the finest achievements in the Philippines’ real estate industry. “I am delighted to see such a diverse and exciting shortlist in the first...

Continue Reading13 Sep 2013

Now is the time for REITs in India: APREA

An international symposium convened by the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA) has concluded that now is the right time to establish REITs in India.For many years, APREA has promoted REITs in India, presenting detailed submission to the country's regulators.At the conference,...

Continue Reading11 Sep 2013

The battle of Britain goes on

EXCLUSIVE: No less than six London property projects exhibited their developments in Singapore last weekend – with two further projects from outside the capital trying to tempt local buyers and investors to splash their cash in what has been traditionally viewed as a safe haven destination...

Continue Reading10 Sep 2013

Record set for Chinese land prices

A new record for Chinese land prices has been set with the 28,168 sq m purchase of a residential land parcel for more than US$343 million (S$437.5 million) in central Beijing.The Financial Times reported the buyer to be Sunac China, who also committed to build a hospital on a separate site as...

Continue Reading9 Sep 2013

First London expo for Brunei

One of the first London Property Exhibitions to take place in Brunei happened last week, with agents describing both the levels of interest and sales as being far better than they had expected.Brunei-based Valor Property Agency working alongside Colliers International Singapore showcased The...

Continue Reading9 Sep 2013

Malaysia Property Show back today

Asia's leading real estate portal PropertyGuru will hold its sixth Malaysia Property Show (MPS) at Orchard Hotel in Singapore this weekend (7 - 8 September) from 10am to 7pm daily.Showcasing the latest residential projects from across the causeway, participating developers will include HCK...

Continue Reading7 Sep 2013

Election relief for Aussie homebuyers

The end of months of political uncertainty in Australia this weekend will be a welcome relief for home loan customers after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left its cash rate on hold.Managing Director of 1300HomeLoan John Kolenda said it was no surprise to see the RBA maintain its official...

Continue Reading7 Sep 2013

Far East buyers focus on UK country homes

Property buyers and investors from the Far East have been splashing up to £10 million on U.K. property in London’s commuter belt.Premier residential estate agency Hamptons International announced that the number of applicants from the Far East looking to buy properties priced...

Continue Reading7 Sep 2013

MDIS breaks ground for $116m Malaysia campus

MDIS yesterday broke ground for its largest overseas campus, the S$116.25 million MDIS Malaysia Campus in EduCity@Iskandar. Five times bigger than the Singapore campus, the one in Johor will offer state-of-the-art facilities, as well as disability-friendly and green features. The private school...

Continue Reading6 Sep 2013

Landmark London project showcases in Singapore

A mixed-use development in what is set to be one of the largest regeneration schemes in North London will be showcased to Singapore property buyers and investors this weekend.Jones Lang LaSalle, as joint marketing agent, will be showcasing City North, a stylish residential and commercial space in...

Continue Reading5 Sep 2013

New York property attracting more Singaporeans

The number of Singaporeans searching for New York property jumped during the first half of 2013, with enquiries from the city-state ranked in third place globally by new research from Knight Frank.Only Brazil and France saw a greater increase in searches for property in the Big Apple according to...

Continue Reading5 Sep 2013

Student property shows halted in HK

Real estate agents selling overseas student accommodation in Hong Kong have suspended exhibitions until regulatory guidelines from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) are clarified.The move comes after the SFC outlined regulations concerning offering and promoting Collective Investment...

Continue Reading5 Sep 2013

First Forbes Tower set for Manila

Global media company Forbes and prominent Philippines developer Century Properties Group are set to build the world’s first Forbes-branded Forbes Media Tower in Makati, Metro Manila.The commercial building will be designed to serve the world’s business leaders by providing an...

Continue Reading4 Sep 2013

Huge Olympic boost for 2020 city

Property prices, particularly of land, are set to skyrocket in either Istanbul, Madrid or Tokyo later this week when the host city for the 2020 Olympic Games is announced.Richard Way, Editor at The Overseas Guides Company, said: "Property investors are waiting to see which city the...

Continue Reading3 Sep 2013

Strong Singapore interest for SC Asset

Listed Thai property developer SC Asset returned to Singapore last weekend, tempting buyers with The Crest Sukhumvit 24 and The Crest Sukhumvit 49 freehold condominium projects.Last year the developer enjoyed strong off-plan sales in Singapore for its The Crest Sukhumvit 49 project, recording...

Continue Reading2 Sep 2013

Sell-out for Sydney's Barangaroo

Many Southeast Asian property buyers and investors were left disappointed when units at one prime Sydney development were sold out in just four hours of opening for simultaneous sales in Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong last Saturday.Every apartment in the first phase of the much-anticipated...

Continue Reading2 Sep 2013

More S'poreans snapping up Philippine property

A growing number of Singapore-based buyers and investors are looking at Philippine properties as an alternative to more established overseas destinations like Australia and the UK due to proximity and much lower prices, according to experts.Another factor is the slew of cooling measures that have...

Continue Reading2 Sep 2013

Philippines show back this weekend

Asia's leading property portal PropertyGuru will hold its third Philippines Property Show (PPS) at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre this weekend (31 August - 1 September) from 11am to 7pm daily.The two-day exhibition will showcase a range of residential and resort developments across the...

Continue Reading30 Aug 2013

Singapore spotlight for BKK condos

EXCLUSIVE: Thailand property investments will once again be in the Singapore spotlight this weekend with three exhibitions taking place that will showcase a number of condominiums from Bangkok.Prominent listed developer Land and Houses is exhibiting two of its premium projects outside Thailand...

Continue Reading30 Aug 2013