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Asia housing and property

Asia housing and property
Latest news and analysis about housing and property in Asia, covering sales, market outlook and investment trends, policies related to affordability and foreign ownership, and the performance of developers.
A new home for sale in Decatur, Georgia, on March 24. Photo: EPA-EFE
International Property

The View | Trump tariff storm can’t take shine off US property market

Trump’s reckless policies have caused a surge in risk, but the US property market will continue to capitalise on its unique strengths.

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International Property

The View | Asian real estate in a Trumpian age: buy Japan and India, avoid China?

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Singapore

Ong Beng Seng to step down from Singapore property firm amid Iswaran scandal

Hong Kong property

Ant Group executive snaps up Hong Kong villa at 35% discount to market peak

Shao Xiaofeng and his wife Li Jian bought a four-bedroom, 3,314 sq ft detached house in Villa Rosa, Tai Tam.

The Villa Rosa development in Tai Tam has 16 townhouses. Photo: May Tse
International Property

The View | Why Asian real estate is safe from Trump’s tariff blitz

Trump’s tariffs will inevitably dampen sentiment towards Asian real estate, but domestic demand will act as a shock absorber.

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Hong Kong property

Residential landlords get support from workers at hedge funds, crypto: Savills

Savills says Hong Kong residential landlords receive support from hedge funders and crypto workers as traditional sources remain sluggish.

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China deflation

Gold, dollars? China’s middle class unsure where to invest amid market chaos

Chinese investors have no easy options as domestic real estate prices tumble and turbulence roils the financial markets.

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A woman walks by an electronic board displaying Shanghai share prices near a brokerage house in Beijing. Turbulence has rocked China’s stock markets in recent months amid uncertainty over the country’s economic prospects and a potential trade war with the United States. Photo: AP
Hong Kong property

New World Development plans sweetening of terms on two loans that it is seeking

Victoria Dockside complex will be offered as a second-ranking security to banks.

Indonesia

The View | How Indonesia can calm property investors’ fears of a return to 1998

Concern about democratic backsliding and poor liquidity are obscuring otherwise solid fundamentals in one of Asia’s largest markets.

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Architecture and design

Bangkok’s landmark Dusit Thani hotel reimagined by André Fu

Architect behind The Upper House Hong Kong revamps Thai capital’s famed hotel with blend of homage and contemporary flair.

André Fu in his office in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Architecture and design

Works by Tracey Emin and Hilarie Hon grace this designer’s Hong Kong home

A Hong Kong-based designer and her arts consultant husband reimagine the space by swapping out artworks to create distinct vibes.

The Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, home of Studio Ella’s Ella Bridgland. Photo: Joshua Lee
Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Hong Kong’s public estates must put stop to illegal parking

Housing Department needs to act in wake of call by ombudsman over abuse that poses risk to Hong Kong residents.

Luxury brands

The View | Why the future looks so promising for luxury property in Asia

With clear benefits for stakeholders, the region’s branded residences are poised to boost liquidity and set high transparency standards.

Hong Kong property

Cantopop diva G.E.M. dives in for 2 Hong Kong flats as prices drop

The transactions for the two units in Leon Court in Wan Chai were completed earlier this month for HK$85 million, government records show.

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The singer G.E.M. has bought two 2,480 sq ft units in Leon Court in Wan Chai for a combined HK$85 million. Photo: Handout
Architecture and design

American expat transforms Mid-Levels flat with a splash of colour

Cinda McClelland Reynolds summoned her passion for colour, art and eclectic furniture to turn a white box into a visually stunning space.

Cinda McClelland Reynolds of Tory Burch transformed her Mid-Levels rental flat with a splash of colour. Photo: Eugene Chan
International Property

The View | Asia’s commercial property market growing in diversity and complexity

While a shortage of investible assets and less attractive returns pose challenges, commercial property in Asia has come far in recent years.

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China property

China’s home prices drop for 21st straight month as property recovery remains elusive

In the sole positive metric in new official data, new-home prices in top-tier cities edged up by 0.1 per cent month on month in February.

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Hong Kong property

China Vanke’s Hong Kong unit sees strong flat sales despite mortgage concerns

The embattled developer has sold 223 of the 228 flats on offer at its Le Mont residential project, according to agents.

Potential buyers queue up for China Vanke’s Le Mont residential project in Tai Po at its sales office in Cheung Sha Wan on Saturday. Photo: Nora Tam
Japan

The View | Why Asia property investors won’t stray from data centres and Japan playing

Fierce demand for digital infrastructure and Japan’s stability will remain highly attractive to investors looking towards Asia.

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Thailand

Thais riled by illegal short-term condo rentals amid tourist influx

Short-term stays competing with the hotel sector have resulted in noise, mess and constant stream of visitors in formerly quiet residential areas.

Singapore

Boardroom battle among one of Singapore’s richest families sees adviser resign

Catherine Wu’s departure from City Developments follows accusations from the Kwek family about her interference in management decisions.

Kwek Leng Beng of City Developments Limited gestures at a press briefing with Las Vegas Sands Corp executives in Singapore in 2006. Photo: AFP
China's economic recovery

Where did all the Chinese investors in overseas property go?

Sluggish economy and real estate slump at home signal end to wave of overseas investment.

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An empty water park at Chinese developer Country Garden’s Forest City project in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in December 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s weekend property sales soar to 4-month high after stamp duty cuts

Henderson’s Eight Southpark, Wang On’s Coasto, and Kerry’s Hava see strong sales following the recent reduction in stamp duties.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong lived-in home prices fall to lowest point in 8 years in January

Some analysts express optimism that prices would bottom out in the first half of the year.

China property

The View | China’s commercial property needs more than DeepSeek boost to recover

While the AI start-up’s success has prompted a reassessment of China’s stocks, policy support and stronger growth are needed to fix imbalances in the sector.

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A crane operator sits high above Nanjing Financial City’s construction site in Jiangsu province, on March 6, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Architecture and design

How an 18th century Dutch house was restored by an ex-Hong Kong resident

Peter Harris fell in love with the building on his first stay there 20 years ago, when he was on holiday with his family.

Peter Harris at Doornberg, Galle, Sri Lanka. Photo: Sebastian Posingis
Thailand

From ‘Ghost Tower’ to ‘Hotel of Doom’: Asia’s abandoned skyscrapers

These towering structures, once symbols of ambition, now stand as haunting reminders of economic turmoil and halted dreams.

Australia

Australia slaps 2-year ban on foreigners buying existing homes as prices soar

The restriction would likely free up around 1,800 properties per year for local buyers.

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