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A block of Housing Development Board (HDB) flats in Singapore. Photo: Getty Images
Singapore

Singapore signals housing market stability by scrapping public housing wait

Private home owners can now buy public resale flats without delay, aimed at boosting a sluggish market after months of slow growth.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong holds world’s costliest-property crown, but quality of life takes hit

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property recovery tested as bigger student housing deals gain traction

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices reach 30-month high, while rents set another record

Analysts expect home prices in both primary, secondary markets to continue increasing this year as the city’s real estate recovers.

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The skyline of Hong Kong viewed from Victoria Peak. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Rental yields, redevelopment gains drive home sales in Hong Kong’s To Kwa Wan

Demand for 2 projects fuels busiest sales weekend in 19 months as developers market the district as part of a wider redevelopment corridor.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property investment soars on lower funding costs, rising demand

Hong Kong’s commercial property market draws US$1.6 billion in the first quarter, driven by office, retail and hotel demand amid lower Hibor rates.

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China property

Tycoon Pan Shiyi slams China property ‘Ponzi’ as Evergrande boss pleads guilty

Writing from US in a since-deleted post, Soho China founder warns that property recovery is impossible without buyer trust, as new data shows home sales still plunging.

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An abandoned Evergrande construction project is seen on Tuesday in China’s Anhui province. The founder of the Chinese property giant has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and bribery, a court said on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Jardine Matheson to exit Taikoo Place, consolidate offices in Central: sources

Move points to Central consolidation as landlords push premium space, with office market splitting between core and decentralised areas.

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.

Hong Kong property

China Resources subsidiary acquires Hong Kong hotel for student housing project

CR Longdation buys Kwai Chung hotel for US$122 million and plans 900-bed facility as non-local student numbers continue to rise.

Hotel Cozi Oasis in Kwai Chung has been bought for US$122 million. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong property

Exclusive | Box office bust? The show may be over for another Hong Kong cinema

IFC Mall is reportedly looking at the big picture as it explores potential tenants to replace upscale movie theatre Palace IFC.

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Palace IFC and other Hong Kong cinemas face a shrinking audience. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong property

How Hong Kong’s headquarters economy fuels rebound in commercial property

The headquarters economy is powering office and retail recovery, with rising demand, stabilising rents and renewed investor confidence.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices snap 3-year downturn as rents surge to a new high

The property market has turned a corner, buoyed by rate cuts, stock gains and talent schemes, analysts say.

China consumption

China vows city-specific fixes to clear housing glut, stabilise property sector

Housing minister pledges to empower local governments to buy unsold inventory and shift towards selling only finished homes with a ‘what you see is what you get’ model.

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Residential buildings are seen under construction in Fuyang, Anhui province, on December 15. Photo: Getty Images
China property

UBS’ China property optimist retreats from bullish calls, foresees deeper slump

Home prices in mainland China are expected to fall for at least another two years as more people prefer renting over buying, John Lam says.

Unfinished buildings in Beijing. Most global banks have dim outlooks for China’s real estate sector, which has been experiencing a renewed sales slump since the second quarter. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong property

Credit Agricole renews Pacific Place lease, reaffirming commitment to Hong Kong

French banking giant, a long-time Swire Properties tenant, adds to wave of European firms boosting their presence in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer NWD seals record deal for global firm Aecom’s Asia headquarters

Multinational firms, including Ralph Lauren and Lush, drive up occupancy rate of NWD’s grade A office building in Cheung Sha Wan.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong homebuyers flock to Henderson Land project in Wan Chai

All 75 new flats on offer at the Woodis residential development on Saturday are sold out.

Potential buyers queue up at the sales office of Henderson’s Woodis project. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong property

K. Wah International prices new Tin Hau units at higher level than neighbour

Kabitat Tin Hau project is located at 33 King’s Road and is near an MTR station, firm says.

Hong Kong property

Schroders hit by Hong Kong property slump as banks seize assets

Bank of Communications is weighing options for a loan extended to Schroders for a commercial space at Harbourfront Landmark in Hung Hom.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong prime property sees 14% price drop: Knight Frank

Guangzhou has the second-worst performance among 46 cities in the second quarter, followed by Toronto, according to a new study.

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Pedestrians walk past a real estate agency in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Antony Dickson
Britain

Happy home hunters as UK property prices drop by U$14,900 in 3 months

The number of houses for sale is at a decade high, pushing average prices down to US$500,000.

A person walks past an estate agent’s properties listing in London, on August 7. The average home prices fell by 1.3 per cent this month. Photo: EPA
US-China relations

Exclusive | US court to dismiss suit against Texas law to limit Chinese property rights: lawyer

Law set to take effect next month challenged as discriminatory, unconstitutional.

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International Property

US leads Asia-Pacific real estate deals with assets worth US$5 billion

Cross-border real estate investments in Asia-Pacific reaches US$12.1 billion in the second quarter, the most since the third quarter of 2022.

Hong Kong property

NWD meets 2025 sales target and wins commitment to refinancing

New World reaches sales goal thanks in part to success of Deep Water Pavilia project in Wong Chuk Hang.

The Deep Water Pavilia development in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Person connected to HSBC banker buys luxury property for US$15.9 million

The sale comes as sentiment in the city’s property market improves gradually.

Parkview, luxury residential blocks on Tai Tam Reservoir Road of Hong Kong Island, on October 20, 1995. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong tops global list for priciest homes despite slump: Deutsche Bank

Prime property prices of US$25,946 per square metre push Hong Kong above Zurich, Singapore and New York: Mapping the World’s Prices report.

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Hong Kong property

Tung Chee-hwa’s sister buys US$15 million Mid-Levels flat at 8.5% discount

The Mid-Levels property deal comes as celebrities, tycoons and other wealthy investors snap up luxury homes at depressed prices.

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