Sarah ChenReal Estate
New Home Sales Rise in Shanghai and Shenzhen After Beijing Policy Shift
Brokers at agencies including Lianjia report an influx of inquiries as agents race to seal transactions.
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Rajiv MenonReal Estate
Nearly 20% of Asia-Pacific Firms Expect AI to Cut Office Space, CBRE Finds
A survey of 651 corporate real estate executives found that 56 per cent see no immediate impact on space demand, while 25 per cent expect to expand their footprint.
Minjun ParkReal Estate
Shorea Capital Buys Sheung Wan Tower as Amazon Adds Fanling Sites
Singapore investment firm Shorea Capital will convert The Pemberton into residential units, while Amazon Data Services adds two Fanling sites.
Sarah ChenReal Estate
Hong Kong Malls Target Double-Digit Tenant Sales Growth During Asian Games
Sino Group expands sports campaigns across four properties after earlier World Cup promotions lifted customer visits by up to 15 per cent.
Wei ZhangReal Estate
Apollo Extends $585 Million Financing to the Executive Centre
The Hong Kong-based workspace operator will use the capital to refinance existing debt and support expansion across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Maria SantosReal Estate
ClubMed Lifestyle Targets 85 Global Resorts by 2030 Ahead of Hong Kong IPO
The Fosun International subsidiary is expanding its network across Asia and the Mediterranean while preparing a separate listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Rajiv MenonReal Estate
HSBC and W. Management Secure Prime Causeway Bay Flagships as Rents Soften
Lower prime retail rents in Hong Kong are opening ground-floor real estate to wealth managers and fast-fashion chains seeking high-visibility flagships.
Sarah ChenReal Estate
China Mandates Finished Home Sales as Developer Losses Mount
Country Garden and Sunac posted billions in half-year losses as Beijing accelerated housing sales reforms and extended mortgage terms to 40 years.
Sarah ChenReal Estate
K11 Musea First-Half Sales Jump 40 per Cent on Luxury Tenant Overhaul
Watches and jewellery purchases surged 80 per cent among loyalty members as the Tsim Sha Tsui shopping hub enters the final stage of its retail revamp.
Rajiv MenonReal Estate
China Shifts Property Market to Completed Homes in Broad Policy Overhaul
Regulators order local authorities to prioritise finished housing projects over presales while opening new loan and restructuring channels for developers.
Minjun ParkReal Estate
Hong Kong Luxury Homeowners Take Steep Cuts as Bel-Air House Sells for HK$138 Million
A 3,792-square-foot residence in Pok Fu Lam changed hands at a 21 per cent discount to its 2018 purchase price.
Maria SantosReal Estate
Retail Guru Leo Tsoi to Spearhead Hang Lung Properties as New CEO
Hang Lung Properties, a prominent Hong Kong property development firm, recently announced the appointment of retail expert, Leo Tsoi, as their new CEO and Executive Director. His tenure is scheduled to commence effectively as of October 1. In an initial…
Wei ZhangReal Estate
Singaporeans Embrace Affordable Luxury in China’s Flourishing High-End Hotel Scene
The high-end hotel landscape in China is undergoing a vibrant transformation, with a flurry of new establishments rising from the urban skyline to serene natural retreats. This dynamic boom is creating fresh opportunities for travelers, especially those from…
Wei ZhangReal Estate
Thai Billionaire’s Frasers Property Sees Profit Surge and Eyes Expansion into China
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, the chairman of TCC Group and Thailand’s second-richest individual, is making waves in the real estate market. Frasers Property Ltd., the company under his stewardship, has reported a staggering surge in profit in Singapore while…
Minjun ParkReal Estate
Thai retail giant to invest $1.45B in Vietnam
Thailand’s Central Retail Corporation has announced it will double the number of its Vietnam stores with its largest ever local investment of 50 billion baht (US$1.45 billion). The chain’s number of stores will jump to over 600 in 57 of 63 cities and…
Aiko TanakaReal Estate
Chinese Property Worries Trigger Surprise Trust Audit
China’s national auditor is making surprise checks in the nation’s $3 trillion trust industry which is also feeling the ripples of the ongoing property crisis. China’s National Audit Office has been inspecting the books of at least 20 trust firms in the last…
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