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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.
Residential properties in the suburb of Drummoyne overlook the city skyline in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Reuters
Australia

Many Australians built fortunes in property. Now, that era is closing

The decision to scrap the capital gains tax discount from next year targets investors and creates opportunities for first-time homebuyers.

Retailing

The View | What retail apocalypse? Southeast Asia’s malls are sitting pretty

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International Property

Foreign buyers proceed with caution on Thai luxury villas after loophole closes

Banking & finance

The View | What Japanese outbound investment says about Asia’s top property market

While the drivers behind Tokyo’s outbound capital flow accentuate challenges in the domestic market, Japanese real estate still shows signs of promise.

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A real estate agent presents the view from a property in Niseko, Hokkaido prefecture, Japan, on February 20. Photo: AFP
China's economic recovery

Struggling Chinese regions mine ledgers for dormant riches in ‘idle’ property

Localities battling debt, such as Jilin and Chongqing, pivot to ‘asset revitalisation’ as land revenue remains weak, but analysts flag new risks.

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Hong Kong property

The View | The 2 main sources of resilience in Asian real estate

The shock absorbers of supply constraints, a flight to quality, the search for safe havens and domestic demand provide a robust base.

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Property investment

The View | Japan no longer Asia’s only rental housing market attracting investors

While Japan remains the most developed market, property investors are finding new opportunities elsewhere in the region.

Tokyo Skytree is pictured between residential buildings on February 20, 2025. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

The View | Hong Kong’s property recovery could be more robust than many think

A variety of local factors as well as shifts in geopolitics and global commercial real estate are working in Hong Kong’s favour.

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Hong Kong property

The View | Asian private wealth an emerging force in property investment

Hong Kong is just one of several markets across the Asia-Pacific seeing rapid growth in investment by private wealth.

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Singapore

The View | Others in Asia would love to have Singapore’s housing market problems

The city state’s problems pale beside those in other Asia-Pacific markets facing supply shortages that drive up prices and rents.

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People walk through a park in Singapore, with high-rise public housing in the background. Photo: Shutterstock
The Philippines

Manila vs Hong Kong: the 2 sides of Asia’s housing affordability crisis

Asia is home to 60 per cent of the world’s slum dwellers and some of the planet’s most expensive real estate.

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Children walk through a flooded area in Baseco, one of the biggest slums in Manila, the Philippines. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home sales outlook firm even as La Mirabelle demand ebbs

Developers prioritise sales continuity, keeping pricing close to prevailing secondary market levels to ensure consistent absorption.

China property

As I see it | Helpful analysts predict China property recovery now, soon and much later

While some economists draw parallels with Japan’s ‘lost decade’, others note key differences when it comes to China’s sluggish recovery.

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Property investment

The View | Quirks of Asia’s energy markets work to the benefit of data centres

Asia’s unique energy markets, power sourcing strategies and vast digital infrastructure requirements underpin the sector’s resilience.

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Construction workers walk to a data centre under construction at Sedenak Tech Park in the Johor state of Malaysia on September 27, 2024. Photo: AP
China property

From ghost to giant: long skyscraper saga nears finish amid China property woes

Once deemed a ‘ghost tower’ and a benchmark of unfinished projects, the 596-metre building’s state-backed revival reflects efforts to rebuild confidence in fragile market.

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On March 28, the first component of a diamond-shaped crown was hoisted to the rooftop of the Goldin Finance 117 skyscraper in the Chinese city of Tianjin. Photo: Xinhua
Japan

The View | Japan’s wobbly economy at odds with robust property market

While the country’s economy and currency are struggling, Japan’s property fundamentals remain strong.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s ageing challenge: is Singapore’s Kampung Admiralty model the answer?

With one in three Hongkongers set to be over 65, experts say the city may need to look abroad for ideas on housing its ageing population.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Henderson Land trims payout as Iran, mainland China cloud outlook

Kerry Properties also reports mixed 2025 results amid lift in Hong Kong home sales, weak office market and sluggish China recovery.

A view of Tseung Kwan O in Hong Kong on February 12, 2026. Photo: Sam Tsang
Interest rates

The View | War-induced interest rate shocks unlikely to upset Asia’s property markets

While monetary tightening would add to affordability pressures, it would have little bearing on the forces driving up prices and rents.

Tourism

The View | Why Iran war disruption isn’t enough to unsettle Asia’s hotels

While higher energy prices pose a threat to global travel, Asia’s strong regional travel demand and diversified source markets offer resilience.

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International Property

Japan hotels luring Hong Kong families, global investors

Record tourism, limited supply and a weak yen lift returns as institutional capital pours into the hospitality sector.

Visitors walk along Nakamise-dori street as they visit Sensoji temple at Asakusa district, a popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo, on March 10, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong housing

Opinion | When homes are small and costly, dreams of having a family shrink

In Asian cities, imagining family life has become the real work of adulthood – shaped by square footage, commute times and childcare options.

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Potential homebuyers visit a development sales office in Hong Kong on November 15, 2025. Photo: Dickson Lee
Singapore

New flats in Singapore set to soar above 60 storeys – will they be the norm?

Speaking about a project in the Chinatown area, a minister says the government would look for more opportunities to build taller flats.

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Hong Kong property

Singapore property clan puts rare Hong Kong estate up for US$38.4 million tender

Sale of compound in Southern district by family linked to Wah Ha Realty comes as Hong Kong’s luxury home market shows signs of recovery.

International Property

The View | 4 reasons Asia’s property will endure despite Iran war headwinds

Asian property’s sources of resilience are potent and multifaceted, with the drivers of sentiment distinct from those in financial markets.

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A view of residential and commercial buildings in Tokyo on August 18, 2025. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong, Sydney or Dubai? Prime real estate investors take their pick

Rich buyers are reshaping ultra-luxury property markets from Sydney and Hong Kong to Dubai, drawn by each city’s unique selling proposition.

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Singapore

Singapore real estate giants feel the heat amid China’s property woes

Analysts say Singaporean companies are still likely to bet on China’s massive market, but could now adopt a more selective investment approach.

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Australia

The View | 5 reasons Australia’s physical retail is uniquely resilient

Several factors contribute to the outperformance of the Australian retail sector, including its relative insulation from digital disruption.

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