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Property buyers who invested in under-construction apartments in Hanoi are facing difficulties in selling their properties due to falling prices and high mortgage rates. These speculators had capitalized on the previously increasing prices, expecting to make…
John Russell Saunders has recently been appointed as an executive director of the Link Real Estate Investment Trust (Link Reit), effective immediately. For the time being, Saunders will be leading the group in tandem with Ng Kok Siong, the current executive…
In a recent meeting in Zurich, the founders of RootBridge, Ajay P. Singh and Nayan Srivastava, discussed the potential impact of the new free trade agreement between Switzerland and India, which takes effect on October 1. While the treaty may not have an…
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…
Paramount, a Malaysian property developer, is preparing to secure a 28% share in Envictus International, a firm managing both Texas Chicken and San Francisco Coffee within Malaysia, with an investment of approximately US$29.5 million. Details of the…
Phuket’s property market is undergoing a notable transformation, embracing modern, eco-friendly designs while catering to the rising demand for long-term living. Recent insights from Kate Nonteraransi, director of Sales at Mouana, reveal that foreign buyers…
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 notable shift, Dexus Research recently highlighted that the unlisted real estate sectors in Australia have experienced a much-anticipated recovery, with significant returns reported for the year ending in June. Retail and industrial funds showcased…
In a gradual shift, private home prices in Singapore edged up by a modest 0.5% during the second quarter of 2025, marking a slowdown from the more robust 0.8% growth seen in the previous quarter. According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and the…
In the first half of 2025, Hong Kong’s luxury property market has seen a surge in activity, primarily driven by an influx of distressed units sold at attractive prices. This situation has piqued the interest of affluent buyers, eager to seize the opportunity…
All 138 units in the Wong Chuk Hang neighborhood were sold within just seven hours of their launch on Saturday morning, raising a staggering HK$1.53 billion (US$196 million), as reported by property agents in the South China Morning Post. Record-Setting…
In March, Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse secured a lease for a retail space in Central Hong Kong for HK$60,000 (US$7,721) per month—a remarkable 40% reduction from its original listed price of HK$100,000. This transaction comes after the unit languished vacant…
Hanoi Real Estate Market Sees Moderate Price Declines Amid Shifting Demand Recent data reveal a slight downturn in property prices across Hanoi, signaling a shift in consumer trends within the real estate sector. According to a comprehensive analysis of over…
In a recent seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Deborah Wiltshire, Sales Director at The Gurner Group, revealed exciting insights into foreign investment trends in Australia’s booming real estate market. According to data from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review…
German automaker Porsche is partnering local developers to build condos costing up to $40 million per unit in Bangkok as it expands to luxury property development in Asia. Its Porsche Design unit is collaborating with Anada Development in a 21-floor apartment…
Rents for retail space could rise by 17-18% this year in downtown Hanoi and by 8-9% on the city’s outskirts, property consultancy CBRE has forecast. They might grow by 10% and 3% annually in the next three years, it added. CBRE said the average monthly rent…
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