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Bangkok’s condominium market continued to feel the squeeze in the second quarter of 2025, with only two new projects launching and a mere 405 units introduced. This staggering figure marks the lowest level of new launches in 15 years, as reported by Knight…
According to a recent JLL report, six new projects are poised to make their debut in the Bangkok market by 2025, boasting an impressive average presales rate of 70%. However, most developers are adopting a conservative stance, prioritizing inventory clearance…
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…
As the retail landscape in Asia continues to evolve, major players are adapting with innovative strategies to capture consumer attention. One such shift is occurring in Singapore, where Sephora has announced a unique partnership with Singapore Airlines. This…
In a recent overview of Ho Chi Minh City’s retail landscape, property consultancy Avison Young highlighted that the minimum rent in the downtown area remains stable at $45 per square meter for the second quarter, unchanged from the previous quarter. Luxury…
Thailand’s property market is navigating a turbulent landscape, with new condo launches plummeting by a staggering 94% year-on-year, resulting in only 373 units introduced in the first half of the year. This downturn marks the lowest level since 2009, a year…
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…
Wealthy people are splurging millions of dollars to buy ultra-luxury apartments mostly as second homes. Hoa, owner of a house and a villa in HCMC’s Thu Duc City, said she recently bought a VND30-billion (US$1.3 million) apartment. Located on the 27th floor of…
There are an estimated 100,00 vacant condominiums in and around Thailand’s capital as a plunge in Chinese demand hits the property sector. Foreign buyers accounted for one-fifth of the Bangkok’s real estate purchases two years ago, according to estimate from…
The construction ministry has approved a developer’s request to build 25-square-meter apartments. Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has given the go-ahead for a real estate developer to build apartments as small as 25 square meters (270 square feet) to…
Property sector needs reform to attract investments, says minister. Indonesia plans to issue an emergency law – known as a perppu – to break an impasse of more than a decade in efforts to streamline unfriendly laws as the country aims to allow foreigners to…
As you look into the condo market in Malaysia, always keep in mind that you should exercise utmost care. Remember, that although a condominium may appear aesthetically stunning and neat from the outside, some condo buildings are dens of problems arising from…
