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The ’desirability’ theory
by The Luxury Expert
Despite rankings of various ’best’ cities around the globe, Alex Shlaen feels that the data is not accurate enough
Malaysia: An investor’s look
by Tay Han Chong
Tay Han Chong tells Property Report the pros and cons of investing in Malaysia.
Property Investment : The Basics
by Annie Lim
Annie Lim explains the ups and downs of property investment and some of the basics knowledge that one needs when investing.
Legal issues with the transfer process.
by Desmond Hughes & Timo Bauer
If you want to make a point about the nonchalant attitude of a developer and agent to timing, what can you legally do?
Good deeds. How good is your title?
by Julian Male
The dream of owning your own piece of paradise can turn into an investor’s worst nightmare unless you know your legal rights.
2008/2009What an eventful year
by Dr Chua Yang Liang
Despite the weak economic outlook, 2009 took the property market by surprise doing much better than expected.
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Special Report: New Zealand real estate investment
In our latest special report on New Zealand property we profile three investment picks from some of the country’s top agents. New Zealand is ranked by many of Singapore’s leading agents as one of the top three international destinations for real estate investment.
CapitaMalls Asia to acquire integrated development in Chengdu
CapitaMalls Asia Limited announced its intention to acquire an integrated development comprising retail, residential and office areas in Chengdu, China, from CapitaRetail China Development Fund II for RMB554.2 million or S$114.0 million.
Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels advises on sale of Niseko Village
Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels on behalf of Citigroup Principal Investments Japan Co. Ltd. that YTL Hotels & Properties Sdn Bhd has entered into an acquisition agreement to purchase the Niseko Village in Niseko, Japan.
CoreNet Gobal’s Singapore Summit in end Mar
More than 400 senior-level executives from the corporate and commercial real estate (CRE) industry around Asia will gather in Singapore on March 23 - 25, 2010 to examine various trends and contradictions that impacted the global economy in 2009.
Cityscape Abu Dhabi to tackle serious issues
More than 120 speakers and delegates from 25 countries will discuss future of real estate investment regionally and internationally at Cityscape Abu Dhabi. It will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 18-21 April 2010.
Indonesia looks to revise foreign owenership regulaions.
Indonesia’s state minister for Public Housing Suharso Monoarfa said he would propose revision of regulation on foreigner ownership of property in the country. He wants to give foreigners longer ownership, to 95 years from the 25 years at present.
Aussie construction activity up in Feb
Activity in Australia’s construction industry expanded for a second month in February, although at a slower pace due to a drop in building flats, a survey says.
Indian demand for office space likely to improve in 2010
The demand for office space in India is expected to be improve in the current year although rentals are likely to be flat, according to real estate consultancy CB Richard Ellis.
RICS survey shows increase in China’s distressed property
The US and Japan are set to see the biggest rise in distressed sales in the first quarter of 2010, says the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in its research paper, Global Distressed Property Monitor Q4 2009.
International brands scramble for retail space in Vietnam’s commercial centres.
Average occupancy rates in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi’s retail spaces now stood at 95 and 83 per cent, respectively. With the rising demand for retail space, prices have been forecast to continue climbing in 2010.
Taiwan’s government acts to curb skyrocketing housing prices.
The sale of state-owned land in downtown Taipei for the second-highest price on record to a private developer last week has drawn public concern about property speculation.
Lavish Leap
Singapore’s luxury property market is seeing very positve activity. Is this gradual progress or a great leap? Property Report speaks to industry experts to find out.
The Great Appreciation
Luxury landed homes in Kuala Lumpur offer greater capital appreciation but lower rental yields compared to condominiums. And they are currently ripe for picking as developers are still offering recessionary prices.
Hong Kong launch for Koh Samui’s latest branded residences development.
A total of 32 residential pool villas will form part of the new Conrad Koh Samui which will open in late 2010. Prices start at THB43.8 million for two-bedroom pool villas and THB88 million for three-bedroom pool villas.
Bangkok building takes bronze in global architecture competition.
The Met on the Thai capital’s South Sathorn Road, designed by WOHA Architects, has collected bronze in the annual Emporis Skyscraper of the Year award. The 69-storey residential tower incorporates multiple green features and optimises energy-efficient comfort in a tropical climate, say judges.
The Registry Collection to sponsor Fractional Summit USA
Global fractional ownership brand and fractional real estate conference organiser, Fractional Life, is delighted to announce that The Registry Collection exchange program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, is the Gold sponsor for Fractional Summit USA.
Phuket Property: yooPhuket wins Fractional Life Readers Choice Award
yooPhuket, a spectacular collection of 256 apartments and penthouses on the Thai island of Phuket, has won the Fractional Life Readers Choice Award.
Marriott to suspend timeshare developments
Marriott International has said that due to lack of consumer interest it won’t be investing in new timeshare developments in the near future.
IFA Hotels & Resorts reports US$17 million loss
Kuwaiti fractional property and hotel developer IFA Hotels & Resorts has reported a half-year loss of 4.96 million Kuwaiti dinars (US$17.37 million).
Bangkok office market transactions top THB10 billion during 2009,
A number of cash-rich Thai families are looking at office buildings as alternative investments, while the trend of companies looking to dispose of non-core assets looks set to continue well into 2010 and beyond.
Jan property sales figures a good indication
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Singapore data on private residential properties for January 2010 indicates a healthy start for the property sector in Singapore.
Evidence of oversupply in Bangkok housing market, says president of Agency for Real Estate Affairs.
The Agency for Real Estate Affairs saw a slight slowdown during 2009. Its latest survey shows Bangkok has the largest number of active projects - ones with more than 20 units available - within the ASEAN region.
Jakarta hopes to increase credit to real estate sector
The Indonesian government is seeking to increase distribution of credits to the real estate sector to meet its industrial growth target. "Bank credits to the real sector are too low and therefore we are trying to boost them to reach 20 per cent," Industry Minister MS Hidayat said on Tuesday.
Best Western opens its fourth hotel on the island of Phuket.
Best Western International has announced the opening of its fourth hotel in the Thai island of Phuket. The 129-room Best Western Allamanda Laguna Phuket is situated on Phuket’s Bang Tao Beach within the stunning environment of the Laguna Phuket integrated resort..
Guidance note issued to assist valuations of incomplete property.
Thai lenders and the investment community will find it easier to set internationally recognised values on investment property under construction, thanks to a new guidance note issued by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).
Strong recovery in real estate investment as investor confidence returns, says report.
Direct real estate investment in Asia jumped 56 per cent year-on-year in the second half of 2009 to an estimated US$25 billion. However, overall transaction volume was still 22 per cent lower in 2009 compared with the previous year, according to data from CB Richard Ellis.
Hong Kong launch for Koh Samui luxury branded development Conrad Koh Samui Residences.
New project boasts 32 private branded residences, with prices starting at THB43.8 million for a two-bedroom property. The launch will take place in Hong Kong on March 6-7.
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