HDB resale and BTO, private launches and developer sales, en bloc and collective sales, and the rules that move them.
Bangkok has recorded one of the steepest increases in luxury residential prices among major cities worldwide over the past decade, with a 75 per cent rise that outpaced several global financial and investment hubs, according to property consultancy Savills Research. The growth exceeded that of Berlin, Miami, Los Angeles, Sydney, Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong, even though Bangkok is not among the world's most expensive housing markets, Savills said. Sustained growth, however, does not guarantee that prices will continue to rise steadily. Savills data for the first half of 2026 indicate a shift, with both luxury residential sale prices and rents in Bangkok declining more than 5 per cent.
The Johor government plans to send early flood warnings directly to residents' mobile phones after some did not hear sirens during flash floods in Johor Bahru on 30 Sept. The state will gather more phone numbers to broaden the reach of alerts, which may also advise avoiding high-risk areas.
General Motors remained the top US auto seller in Q3 2026 despite a 5.5 per cent sales dip, but Toyota Motor narrowed the gap as soaring gasoline prices pushed buyers toward hybrids. Cox Automotive expects Asian brands including Toyota and Honda to account for over half of new vehicle sales in the p
Landco Lifestyle Ventures has launched the Philippine Lifestyle Visa, a programme that combines a pathway to permanent residency through the Philippine Retirement Authority with exclusive access to its beachfront resort communities. The launch follows the Philippines being named the world's No. 1 re
The first executive condominium tender under tightened rules has drawn a record S$825 psf ppr bid for a Canberra Drive site, beating the previous high of S$794 psf ppr. The 13-bid tender closed on 1 Oct 2026, with a joint bid from SNC3 Realty, HS Invesco and Kay Lim Realty topping the field at S$163
Megawide Construction Corp., through its subsidiary Megawide Dreamrise Residences, Inc., has topped off two towers at Jab Residences in Dasmariñas, Cavite, under the government’s Expanded 4PH Program. The developer pledged monthly amortisations starting at ₱2,500 and free shuttle services for two ye
Selangor Dredging Bhd is planning a 122-villa residential development with a clubhouse near Bukit Mertajam, Penang. The developer also reported RM155.78 million in unbilled sales from its ongoing projects DaMai in Selangor and Elina Resort Homes in Puchong.
A new digital portal for refund requests under Singapore's beverage container return scheme (BCRS) goes live from 1 Oct, cutting refund processing time from 30 to 10 working days. The portal starts with SG Recycle machines in the north and west before expanding islandwide, as the scheme enters full
Maharashtra has revised its redevelopment framework, requiring cooperative housing societies to obtain a project management consultant report within two months and evaluate at least three developer bids. Developers must sign agreements within three months, with projects completed in two years. Regis
Flash estimates from HDB show resale prices fell 0.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2026, the third consecutive decline. Transaction volumes rose 5.2 per cent year-on-year to 7,528 deals, and HDB said it has not seen a spike in buying by former private property owners since the removal of the 15-
Beaks Development's Residensi Kirana in Taman Salak Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, will offer 849 Residensi Wilayah units priced from RM299,990. The 852 sq ft three-bedroom homes are part of a 1,295-unit project on 5.18 acres of leasehold land, with completion slated for 31 March 2031.
AFZ Realty held its annual dinner on Sept 26 at Hemisfera Luxury Sky Hall in Menara Kuala Lumpur, celebrating excellence and teamwork among its real estate negotiators. A total of 49 award categories were presented, with Norul Ain Yusoff winning the Most Valuable Negotiator Award, which included a R
A semi-detached house at Taman Equine in Selangor has been sold for RM1.25 million. The buyer, who viewed the property three times, was drawn to its location, price and condition. The seller moved back to his hometown.
Hong Kong-based Weave Living has purchased three Tokyo apartment properties totalling 108 units through an off-market deal backed by a consortium of Japanese investors. The acquisition brings the firm's Japan assets under management to JPY 120 billion across nearly 50 properties.
Singapore's government has released a 99-year leasehold private housing site on East Coast Road in Siglap, the first such tender in the area in a decade. Analysts forecast bids of S$1,450 to S$1,650 per square foot, potentially topping the suburban land price record set in September.
Senators reprimanded Budget and Housing officials over administrative bottlenecks between fund allotments and cash releases that have stalled vital municipal resettlement projects and emergency housing assistance. The Senate Finance Subcommittee hearing on the Department of Human Settlements and Urb
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said price controls may benefit consumers initially but can lead to supply shortages and reduced investment over time. He cited rent controls that discourage rental supply and food price caps that cause shortages, urging policymakers to consider second- and third-order c
Chinese social media users are complaining about 'tiaoxiu' (adjusted rest) workdays around the Golden Week holiday, arguing the system leaves them exhausted rather than rested. The debate has reignited over whether the policy is designed for worker welfare or to boost holiday spending.
Macau casino billionaire Lo Yuk Sui has sold a house at Royal Castle on Pik Sha Road in Hong Kong's Sai Kung area for HK$69.2 million (S$12.3 million). The 210 sq m property, purchased in 2012 for HK$68.8 million, yielded a profit of HK$1.2 million after 14 years.
More than 1 million Singaporean HDB households will receive Service & Conservancy Charges rebates and double U-Save rebates in October 2026, worth up to S$190 and one month of S&CC respectively. The rebates are part of the permanent GST Voucher scheme and the second support package for the Middle Ea
Hong Kong's super-prime residential market saw 93 transactions worth US$1.67 billion in Q2 2026, narrowing Dubai's lead by more than half. Knight Frank data shows Dubai recorded 131 sales totalling US$2.17 billion, while global super-prime transactions fell 6% year-on-year.
A 77-year-old woman died after a fire broke out at a sixth-floor HDB flat at Block 126 Pending Road, Bukit Panjang, on 28 Sep 2026. The Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the fire and evacuated about 70 people; a 62-year-old man was taken conscious to hospital.
Taiwan-based Sinyi Group is building an RM1 billion InterContinental resort in Papar, Sabah, with the main hotel set to open in December 2027. Separately, the group is pursuing a longer-term low-density resort on Mengalum Island, where conservation work is a key component of its development plans.
A newly renovated terrace house at Jalan Terasek in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, has been sold for RM2,465,000 after nine months on the market. The buyer was attracted by the unit's professional renovation and immediate move-in readiness. The deal was handled by Charles Phua of Zeon Properties Internation
China's central bank on Tuesday cut its pledged supplementary lending rate and broadened the facility to support investment in key infrastructure, while announcing the country's first nationwide interest subsidy for first-time homebuyers. The measures aim to shore up slowing economic growth, with th
Filinvest Land and Pag-IBIG Fund have signed a memorandum of understanding to make homeownership more accessible, offering qualified buyers preferential financing rates, discounts, and other incentives on select developments. The partnership supports the government's Expanded 4PH Program.
India's Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a fresh chargesheet against five former promoters and directors of Acme Realties and its holding firm in connection with an alleged homebuyer fraud at the Acme Boulevard project in Mumbai's Jogeshwari (East). The chargesheet, the 21st in a broader pr
A 22-year-old worker died on 28 Sep 2026 after falling from the 12th storey of the Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II BTO worksite. He was carrying out concrete casting works when he fell, and all works on site have been suspended pending investigations.
Marstek Infinity solar panels, featuring N-Type bifacial double-glass technology with up to 720W output and 23.2% efficiency, are being installed across thousands of homes in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The panels carry a 30-year linear power warranty and a 15-year product warranty, backed by Fortu
PropNex Malaysia aims to grow its professional network to 5,000 under its PXM5000 initiative, with about 800 negotiators already achieving six-figure sales. The expansion follows the joining of nearly 200 professionals from DreamVest Realty, bringing the nationwide network to over 2,200.
Indonesian authorities are investigating allegations that inmates at Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java, were given access to luxury accommodation and facilities, including apartment-style rooms, a gym and a golf simulator. The findings were made during a surprise inspection by the Indonesian Ombud
Phu My Hung held the opening event for Triton Crown, its luxury apartment project in the Crescent Lake area of Ho Chi Minh City, attracting around 600 guests. The 297-unit development is part of the developer's Phase 2.0 strategy focusing on luxury and ultra-luxury residential projects on remaining
NTUC Health has launched a digital platform to livestream active ageing programmes such as cooking, exercise and sewing classes, reaching seniors who cannot attend in person. The web-based initiative, accessible at getsetup.sg, aims to serve 10,000 seniors over two years and will be supported by fou
Residents of Braddell View, Singapore's largest former HUDC estate, have voted to form a collective sale committee, the first step in a new en bloc attempt. The 99-year leasehold development had two failed attempts in 2019 and one halted attempt in 2021.
Century Properties Group (CPG) has opened the show village for Cerulean Residences, a 25-hectare house-and-lot development in General Trias, Cavite. The project marks CPG's shift from high-rise condominiums to a master-planned suburban community, featuring water-themed amenities and model homes desi
Eskala Residence, a freehold high-rise development in Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur, offers 166 units with built-ups from 1,376 sq ft. Indicative prices range from RM1.11 million to RM1.58 million, with expected completion in December 2029.
Asiabina said 30% of the 383 units at One Seputeh Residences in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur, have been taken up since its grand launch on Sept 20. The freehold, 50-storey tower is the developer's first project in the Klang Valley, and its penthouse collection is fully sold.
NBCC plans to restart construction on 16 stalled Supertech projects across NCR and beyond on Jan 16, 2027, bringing hope to nearly 14,000 homebuyers. Tenders will be issued in phases from Oct 1 to 15, with one already floated for River Crest in Rudrapur. Funding remains a key challenge, with unsold
Godrej Properties has signed a development agreement for a 2.5-acre luxury residential project in Marine Lines, Mumbai, with an estimated revenue potential of ₹6,000 crore. Man Infraconstruction (MICL) will recoup more than ₹300 crore of its investment while retaining a revenue-sharing interest unde
Kerjaya Prospek Property Bhd has launched AndaBreeze, a freehold residential development of 1,406 units across two towers in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan, Penang. The project, launched on Sept 26, features built-up areas from 636 sq ft to 1,302 sq ft and over 80 lifestyle facilities.
Armani Residence Setia Alam 2 is a freehold high-rise residential development in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, offering SOHO units from RM230,000 and serviced apartments from RM786,240. The 998-unit project features a Sky Semi-D concept and is within walking distance of Setia City Mall.
Property purchases under Malaysia's MM2H programme surpassed RM5 billion from Oct 2024 to Aug 2026, contributing to RM8.85 billion in total economic value. China led applications with 3,847 of the 7,650 new applications received.
Taghill Holdings Bhd has entered into a joint venture to develop 639 apartments on a 7.94-acre freehold Malay Reservation site in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The proposed project carries an estimated gross development value of RM191.7 million and is expected to commence by the second quarter of 2027.
Armani Group has launched Residensi Armani Putra, a 990-unit mixed development in Dengkil at the gateway to Putrajaya. The two 32-storey blocks offer SOHO units from 450 sq ft and serviced apartments up to 1,000 sq ft. Pricing starts from RM230,000, with on-site retail and Level 5 facilities.
Suntrack Development has launched Pangsapuri Semai, a 660-unit Rumah Selangorku (RSKU) project in Setia Alam, Shah Alam. The 35-storey tower offers units from 1,001 sq ft to 1,023 sq ft priced at RM250,000, with universal-design features for multi-generational households.
Suntrust Properties has broken ground on Sonrisa Gardens, a mixed-use vertical community in Barangay San Pedro, Puerto Princesa. The first phase of three mid-rise towers will deliver about 1,445 residential units, 33 commercial spaces and 236 parking spaces within Megaworld-Suntrust’s Baytown Palawa
Phu My Hung has relocated its real estate trading floor after more than 20 years to 109 Ton Dat Tien Street in Ho Chi Minh City's Crescent Lake area. The move prepares for the redevelopment of the 1.5-hectare C1 mixed-use complex under the developer's Phu My Hung 2.0 strategy.
The upcoming Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link between Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, and Woodlands North, Singapore, is already shifting buyer enquiries and developer strategies in JB. Industry experts say residential property will see the earliest and broadest uplift, but caution that proximity alone do
A property expert argues that urban renewal policies must distinguish between single-owner and multiple-owner developments. Treating both categories identically risks prolonged disputes, costly litigation and public distrust, while recognising the difference can help prioritise achievable projects a
Signature Global (India) has acquired 25 acres in Farrukhnagar, Gurugram, for ₹150 crore and entered collaboration agreements for another 169.22 acres. The combined 194.22-acre site will host an ultra-luxury farmhouse villa project with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of ₹5,500-6,000 cror
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