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Jakarta’s serviced apartment market is on the cusp of transformation, driven by the recent inauguration of the Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan by Accor, which has unveiled 240 new units. As reported by Colliers, this addition propels the total supply…
Vietnam is on the cusp of a demographic shift, with 16.1 million citizens aged 60 and above, representing 16% of the population. By 2038, this figure is expected to climb to 20%, and further to 25% by 2050, according to projections. As the nation grapples…
As American pop icon Taylor Swift continues to secure her place in the music industry, she has also quietly expanded her real estate portfolio in New York City into a remarkable compound that reflects her commitment to privacy and luxury. The singer has…
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is demanding clarity from government agencies on the soaring price of housing, which has now reached a staggering level that few can afford. In a recent government meeting, Chinh highlighted the overwhelming dominance of…
In a striking trend unfolding in Ho Chi Minh City, property prices are pushing boundaries, with luxury apartments now competing directly with traditional single-family homes. An 85-square-meter unit at The Metropole in An Khanh has hit the market at…
In a bid to temper the escalating housing market, the South Korean government has stepped in, targeting particularly the vibrant skyline of Seoul and surrounding regions. The surge in property purchases by foreign buyers, especially from mainland China and…
A homeowner in Hanoi has transformed her compact apartment into a tranquil oasis, investing VND160 million (approximately US$6,000) in renovations. Embracing a color scheme reminiscent of bubble tea, she has artfully combined soothing shades of beige and…
In a significant policy shift, New Zealand is set to open its doors to affluent foreign property investors, marking the end of a seven-year ban. This ban was initially implemented by the center-left government of former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in 2018…
The apartment market in Sydney’s inner precincts is undergoing a notable slowdown in completions, according to a recent report from JLL. A total of 804 apartments have been completed in the first quarter of this year, and projections indicate that 1,750 more…
Tay Ho has become an increasingly popular residential area among foreigners in Hanoi as the infrastructure and social amenities continue to flourish alongside a diverse range of convenient services. In Ho Chi Minh City, the areas of Phu My Hung and Thao Dien…
Experts say that taxing housing will help make the real estate market more transparent and prevent speculation, but it is necessary to digitize data, ensure fairness, and avoid overlapping taxes. The government plans to enact a new law on real estate taxation…
In the first six months, 7,040 new high-end housing units were launched in HCMC, up 123 percent year-on-year, accounting for 59 percent of new supply. Mid-range supply rose 295 percent to 4,908 units, accounting for 49 percent of new supply, while no new…
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