UK property prices decline
By Andrew Batt:Average house prices in the U.K. dipped by 1.2 percent in the three months to October according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.Commenting on the decline, Halifax Economist Martin Ellis said: “Signs of a modest deterioration in the trend in house prices continued in...
Continue Reading • 7 Nov 2012
Fancy moo-ving to Uruguay
By Andrew Batt: Buyers of a dairy farm in Uruguay which has just been released for sale will get some added extras – a total of 1,000 cows.Savills, together with Gateway to South America is offering for sale by private treaty the San Pedro Irrigated Dairy Farm, a 1,042 hectare operational...
Continue Reading • 6 Nov 2012
Cash buyers dominate London property market
By Andrew Batt: More than 87 percent of prime residential property purchases in London are being made in cash, according to a new market report published by EA Shaw.According to the report, 61 percent of purchases are being made for investment purposes, while transaction levels increased by four...
Continue Reading • 6 Nov 2012
An affordable alternative to Sentosa Cove
By Romesh Navaratnarajah: Senibong Cove (pictured), the latest mega waterfront development in Johor Bahru is set to target Singaporeans who cannot afford to buy high-end waterfront properties in the city-state, reported The Business Times. While there are some similarities between Senibong Cove...
Continue Reading • 5 Nov 2012
Indigo Park takes the LEED
By Andrew Batt: Kiawah Island in South Carolina, a residential resort community in the south east of the United States, is offering a unique residential real estate investment opportunity for those committed to sustainable and eco-conscious living. Indigo Park, a neighbourhood within Kiawah...
Continue Reading • 1 Nov 2012
Malaysians, Chinese snap up last units at One Hyde Park
By Andrew Batt: Buyers from Asia have purchased the last five units at the ultra-luxury One Hyde Park development in London – home of the most expensive apartment in the U.K. capital.These final sales mean buyers from China and Malaysia make up more than 30 percent of the total sales at the...
Continue Reading • 1 Nov 2012
Ascott strengthens leadership in Vietnam
By Romesh Navaratnarajah: The Ascott Limited, the serviced residence arm of CapitaLand, has clinched a contract to manage the 100-unit Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Scheduled to launch in December, the serviced residence is part of The Vista, a prime residential development by...
Continue Reading • 31 Oct 2012
India launches next megacity
By Cheryl Tay:Award-winning architectural firm Broadway Malyan has been tasked with a major role in the development of a new 125-acre city in North Bangalore, developed by India’s Bhartiya Group.Bhartiya City will be the single largest urban development within the limits of any Indian...
Continue Reading • 30 Oct 2012
A view to die for
By Andrew Batt: In Southeast Asia, a view overlooking a 200-year old cemetery isn’t considered to be a strong selling point, but that’s not the case in other parts of the world.The famous Montmarte Cemetery (pictured) in Paris' exclusive 18th Arrondissement is the resting place for...
Continue Reading • 29 Oct 2012
Bruce Lee's HK house up for sale
By Romesh Navaratnarajah: The Hong Kong mansion (pictured) of the late martial arts expert and actor Bruce Lee will be put up for sale following a failed attempt to redevelop the property into a museum, according to AsiaOne. The 5,000 sq ft property has a price tag of HK$180 million (S$28.4...
Continue Reading • 25 Oct 2012
Seasons Luxury Apartments: Leisure amidst nature
Johor-based developer Teori Warisan Sdn Bhd is constructing a premium residence in a very safe and accessible location with lots of exclusive extras — the Seasons Luxury Apartments@Amara Larkin (pictured).The Seasons Luxury Apartments is located 2.5 km from the Johor Bahru city centre and...
Continue Reading • 19 Oct 2012
London calling with new property investment opportunity
By Romesh Navaratnarajah: Goodman’s Fields (pictured), a new landmark mixed-use development right in the heart of London will be showcased to prospective buyers and investors in Singapore from 9 – 11 November at The Regent Hotel: Boardroom II and III. Developed by the UK’s...
Continue Reading • 19 Oct 2012
CapitaValue Homes to develop 700 homes in Shanghai
By Romesh Navaratnarajah: CapitaLand, through its subsidiary CapitaValue Homes Limited, has acquired its second residential site in Pudong, Shanghai for RMB166.29 million (approximately S$33.26 million).The 36,920 sq m land parcel will be developed into some 700 value homes and offer 15,000 sq m...
Continue Reading • 18 Oct 2012
Strong line-up for MIPIM Asia
By Andrew Batt: MIPIM Asia, the world's property market in Asia Pacific, is set to bring together the best of the best in the Asia Pacific real estate arena next month in Hong Kong. Organised by Reed MIDEM, a division of Reed Exhibitions, MIPIM Asia will take place on November 7-9, and showcase...
Continue Reading • 18 Oct 2012
CapitaLand celebrates topping out ceremony
By Romesh Navaratnarajah: Property developer CapitaLand has welcomed a new milestone with the structural completion of Mulberry Lane (pictured), its first residential development in Hanoi, Vietnam that’s jointly developed with Hoang Thanh Investment and Infrastructure Development Joint...
Continue Reading • 12 Oct 2012
Final Release of Premium Units in Verticas Residensi
Verticas Residensi (pictured) comprises three magnificent towers, rising above 43 levels. Designed by Guida Moseley Brown Architects (GMB), who was responsible for designing the famous Parliament House in Canberra Australia, the exclusive property is developed by Wing Tai Malaysia Berhad, part of...
Continue Reading • 12 Oct 2012
Own a piece of seaside luxury
By Romesh Navaratnarajah: Australian property developer Walker Corporation has unveiled the first phase of luxury apartments within the Senibong Cove project in Iskandar Malaysia. Located on eight acres of prime waterfront land, The WaterEdge Apartments (pictured) offer panoramic views of the...
Continue Reading • 12 Oct 2012
Fiji island on the market for US$10 million
By Romesh Navaratnarajah:A luxury freehold private island (pictured) approximately one kilometre off the northern coast of Viti Levu Fiji is on the market for US$10 million (around S$12.21 million), according to marketing agent Knight Frank.Called Nananu-i-cake (Nananu-e-thake), the island is...
Continue Reading • 12 Oct 2012
The Milton once again showcasing in Singapore
By Romesh Navaratnarajah:Following keen interest from buyers and investors at its launch in Singapore last year, The Milton (pictured) by Australian property developer FKP will be showcased here again this weekend, according to CBRE. Located in Brisbane, Australia, the 30-storey development...
Continue Reading • 12 Oct 2012
Myanmar opens its gates
By Romesh Navaratnarajah: After decades of isolation from the rest of the world, Myanmar is now open to welcome fresh opportunities from overseas, following new political reforms implemented by the government.A change in the political climate means a more positive outlook for businesses as well...
Continue Reading • 12 Oct 2012