Real Estate

Blackstone investing in China housing market

American private equity giant Blackstone Group has entered the booming Chinese housing market, the Financial Times has reported. Blackstone is backing Hong Kong developer Great

Just what kind of luxury will you get for US$41,000?

The Pencil Pusher takes aim at the latest batch of 'luxury' launches, where buyers may get more than they bargained for.

Website launch for Asia’s first environmentally planned resort island

Koh Rong, Asia's first environmentally planned resort island, has launched its official website.

Thailand’s Sansiri launches Teal after brisk Via 49 sales

Thailand listed developer Sansiri has promptly announced the launch of a new project after all 85 units of its latest city condominium Via 49 were

October launch planned for Bangkok’s St Regis Residences

The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok remains on course for an October launch, buoyed by the listing of the city as “World's Best” by

South East Asia property off the radar for British buyers

Report records a significant drop in interest in property in the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand from British buyers since 2008.

Thailand’s Major branches out into mixed-use development

Thailand high-end condominium developer Major Development has launched Equinox Phahol-Vibha, its first mixed-use project worth THB4 billion (US$127.1 million). Having previously focused its attentions solely

An Absolute Winner – Ocean View Condos for less than $150,000 US

Proving that there is still life in the Phuket property market, well known resort group, Absolute, have launched their latest branded resort – Absolute Twin

Aussies buying holiday homes in Fiji

Australians are snapping up holiday homes in Fiji rather than their home country due to the weakened Fiji dollar, the website News.com.au has reported. Real

Sentiment cools in Singapore’s residential market

Report notes the rise of mainland Chinese buyers, especially in Sentosa Cove were they now represent 60% of non-Singaporean purchasers.

Thailand buyers should beware of currency exchange pitfalls

Foreigners buying property in Thailand should be aware of certain scenarios that can happen with the exchange of currencies, writes International Law Office Patong Beach

Ocean Villas Group taps marketing legend Bird

Ocean Villas Group has secured the services of marketing legend Drayton Bird to manage its marketing activities.

Idle land blamed for soaring Chinese housing prices

Land equal to 13,750 football fields has been left idle across China at the same time land shortages are being blamed for soaring housing prices.

Bangkok developers grab Ratchadamri Road’s last plot

Scene of some of the fiercest fighting in May’s bloody crackdown and home to some of Bangkok’s finest establishments, including hotels the Hyatt Erawan and

Dr Mark Mobius on Asia’s emerging markets

“Nobody’s going to invest in property based on a 30 year lease,” says Dr Mark Mobius voicing a frustration with laws and regulations in Vietnam

Commercial expansion for PropertyGuru

CommercialGuru.com.sg will cater to the rising demand for office, retail and industrial space in Singapore and beyond.

Singapore’s CDL posts 18% jump in 2Q profits

High demand for homes and office space due to a record-high economic growth in Singapore is cited as the reason for profit and revenue increases.

What’s the correct price for a property?

Under-quoting continues to be an issue for many Australian buyers. Buyers' agent Rich Harvey says it’s partly a reflection of the under-supplied market, but sometimes

Millennium relaunches in Bangkok

Millennium Residence @ Sukhumvit, a THB10 billion (US$317.1 million) complex in Bangkok, has been relaunched by developer Leadon Assets Limited, The Bangkok Post has reported.