The Department of Transportation (DoTr) has said it expects a three-year construction timeline for the Las Piñas station of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite extension. Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Administrator Hernando T. Cabrera said: “Once we have the formal permit to enter, we will proceed with the demolition. Based on our estimate, it will take three years including demolition, acquisition, design and the actual construction of the station.” The DoTr has said that major right-of-way issues along the rail line’s alignment have been resolved, allowing the construction of LRT-1 Cavite Extension to move forward.
The government has no current plans to designate Tagore forest as a nature reserve, said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat. The site, zoned for residential use, was proposed for protection by scientists in 2024.
Pag-IBIG Fund and SM Development Corp. signed an MoU on 8 Sept to expand the range of SMDC homes available through Pag-IBIG Housing Loans. The partnership, under President Marcos' Expanded 4PH programme, includes preferential pricing on selected units and buyer education programmes.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission says no Johor state executive councillor, officer or agency is linked to its probe into alleged corruption involving housing lot applications at Felda Tenggaroh 2. The chairman of the 2nd Generation Housing Site Action Committee was detained on Sept 7 over al
M3M Group has emerged as the highest bidder for a 12.5-acre mixed-use land parcel in Noida's Sector 108, quoting approximately ₹1,850 crore. The bid more than doubles the reserve price of ₹835 crore and drew interest from DLF Ltd, though only two groups participated in the final round.
SET-listed Minor International plans to grow branded residences to 30-40% of total revenue over the next few years, more than doubling the current share. The move is part of the company's pivot to an asset-light business model.
The Supreme Court dismissed Parsvnath Developers' proposal for handing over flats or repaying homebuyers, calling it a delay tactic. The bench warned it may appoint a High-Powered Committee if no acceptable proposal is filed, and denied the insolvency professional's request to operate a frozen bank
Parneet S. Sachdev, chairman of Haryana RERA-Panchkula, said real estate regulation must shift from post-facto complaint resolution to technology-led predictive monitoring. Speaking at an ASSOCHAM conference in New Delhi, he outlined plans to use AI, real-time data and drones to identify project str
Twelve countries, including Britain, Canada and France, announced Tuesday they would impose trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing rising settler violence against Palestinians. The move includes import bans and restrictions on companies providing services for settlement expa
Cebu Landmasters is expanding its Bohol residential footprint with a 5.6-hectare mixed-use project in Tagbilaran City. The development will feature mid-market Velmiro housing and the company’s first Mirani condominium in the province, with commercial spaces.
Singapore's parliament passed the Land Titles (Strata) (Amendment) Bill on Sep 8, lowering collective sale consent thresholds to 70% for developments aged 40-59 years and 65% for those aged 60 years and above. The law also tightens rules, including halving the signature collection timeline to six mo
CapitaLand Development (CLD) has begun handing over 2,375 units at Lumi Hanoi, a 5.6-hectare residential complex in the Vietnamese capital. The handover is part of CLD's plan to deliver nearly 3,000 homes across Vietnam in 2026.
Paramount Corp Bhd has signed six land sale and purchase agreements with a combined potential gross development value of RM4 billion. Two acquisitions covering 387 acres have been completed, while four others are pending completion.
YNH Property Berhad is launching Residensi Bangsar South, a freehold condominium with 374 units in Kuala Lumpur's Bangsar South precinct. The low-density project offers layouts exceeding 1,800 sq ft and is positioned as a family-oriented alternative to larger high-rises in the area.
Magma Kiara Sdn Bhd has launched WOLO Mont Kiara, a 60-storey hospitality-led mixed-use tower along Persiaran Dutamas. The project comprises 378 branded private residences, 98 serviced suites, a 63-room boutique hotel affiliated with Design Hotels under Marriott Bonvoy, and five retail lots.
Government housing agencies in the Philippines have urged lawmakers to impose a fixed or reviewable period on beneficiaries of a proposed free housing bill, warning that indefinite occupancy could conflict with existing housing law. The Department of Settlements and Urban Development and the Nationa
Tokyo's Shinjuku ward will ban more than 50% of holiday rentals, including Airbnb listings, after a surge in complaints. The new rules target properties in residential zones and areas near schools, with the official announcement expected on Tuesday.
Regalton KLCC is a new 65-storey serviced residence development along Persiaran KLCC, featuring two towers with 850 units from 698 sq ft to 4,235 sq ft. Indicative prices start at RM977,200 and reach up to RM9.467 million for larger units.
Haryana RERA has directed Ocus Skyscrapers Realty to pay 10.8% interest to homebuyer Archana Dubey for delaying possession of a commercial unit in its Gurugram project Ocus 24K. The possession was due by 16 Dec 2018 but was offered on 18 Jul 2019. The developer must clear the arrears within 90 days
Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Ministry has urged prospective homebuyers to verify developers and housing projects via the TEDUH portal before committing to a purchase. The portal, which has recorded over 45 million visits since 2017, provides licence status, sales permits and project progr
Mah Sing Group Bhd has been recognised as one of Malaysia’s Top 10 Developers at the Hubexo Asia Awards 2026 for the 15th consecutive year. The award, formerly known as the BCI Asia Awards, evaluates the value of construction projects and incorporates green building ratings.
Phu My Hung has unveiled Casa Luna, a 49-unit ultra-luxury condominium in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phu My Hung urban area, with apartments priced from VND100 billion (US$3.84 million). The two-tower project, part of the developer’s “2.0” phase, targets senior executives and offers units spanning more than
Richard Eu Yee Ming and his three siblings have sold a freehold Good Class Bungalow at Bishopsgate for S$40 million, or S$2,480.72 psf. The buyer is a family member of Nippon Paint Holdings co-president Wee Siew Kim.
Asia Green Group CEO Mei Tan has outlined the developer's new '3+X' framework integrating ecology, technology and arts and culture, calling for a shift from conventional property development to creating living ecosystems. The philosophy is taking shape at The Pier, a 934-unit freehold seafront servi
Ministry of the Interior data shows single-person households reached about 3.99 million last year, accounting for 40.5 per cent of all registered households and surpassing the combined share of two-person and three-person households for the first time. A real estate analyst attributes the trend to f
The Department of Agriculture said a national land use law is needed to identify and protect prime agricultural lands, guiding investment toward areas that can sustain long-term food production. Colliers Research noted the measure could reshape the property sector by imposing stricter land-use stand
Kyliez Suites @ KL City Centre, a 37-storey freehold mixed development by EXSIM Avenue Sdn Bhd, has launched on Jalan Ampang. The project comprises 126 serviced residences and 220 office suites, with units from 323 sq ft studios to 657 sq ft dual-key layouts, priced from RM1,272,705 to RM1,676,470 f
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has imposed tough penalties on construction sites that fail to follow air pollution mitigation measures. Architects and developers face licence suspension, revocation of development permission, and a 100 per cent penalty on unauthorised work done after a stop-w
Smart Budget Economy Sdn. Bhd. has launched Myra Yara, a low-density condominium on 6.015 acres in Putra Heights, Selangor, with 219 units across an 18-storey building. The project offers layouts from 800 sq ft to 2,751 sq ft, with indicative starting prices from approximately RM191,250, targeting f
PK Cheong, 72, and his son Jacob, 37, run East Inspirations, an antiques and lifestyle shop along South Bridge Road in Chinatown. The shop is known for transforming damaged antiques and vintage objects into table lamps, preserving their stories and cultural significance.
The Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal in Mumbai has deleted a Rs 1.3 crore tax addition on a property owner in a redevelopment case, ruling that Section 56(2)(x) can only apply when the property is actually received, not while still under construction. The tribunal also held that the new property was gi
The Housing and Local Government Ministry has proposed financial incentives for green buildings and a big-data analytics model to better match housing supply with demand. The announcements were made at the opening of the Malaysia Property Expo 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, which targets nearly RM2 billion i
C.T. World Development has launched Aman Residensi, a freehold high-rise development in Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, Selangor. The project comprises 1,120 units across two blocks, with three-bedroom layouts from 800 sq ft to 900 sq ft, targeting eligible Malaysian first-time buyers and families.
A land betterment charge estimated at over S$2 billion is complicating the sale of 16.6 hectares held by Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail between Holland Road and Tyersall Avenue. Some prospective buyers baulk at bearing the cost, and the uncertainty has pushed his representatives to seek buyers in t
RLC Residences, the residential arm of Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp, is advancing construction of its MIRA condominium project in Barangay San Roque, Quezon City. The first two towers are scheduled for completion in 2031, with units priced from P6.3 million to P17.6 million.
Federal Land Inc president Jose Mari H. Banzon said the company is on track to hit or surpass its 2026 sales and revenue goals, with project timelines unaffected by severe flooding. The developer completed 866 residential units in the first half of 2026 and is focusing on recurring-income projects s
Australian student accommodation provider Scape has broken ground on a 58-storey tower atop the new State Library station in central Melbourne, which it says will be the world’s tallest student dorm upon completion in 2029. RMIT University has signed a A$190 million, 15-year lease for the first nine
The Haryana town planning department is taking possession of the 5.10-acre OSB The Venetian affordable housing project in Sector 70, Gurugram, nearly three weeks after cancelling the project licence. The move includes public notices, registration restrictions and a 15-day window for allottees to sub
Residential developers in Thailand are diversifying into hotels and warehouses as sluggish demand and tighter mortgage lending curb growth in the core housing market. The shift reflects a strategic response to a cooling sector.
Parkland By The Hill, a 36-storey, 568-unit condominium by Parkland Group, is coming up in Batu 9, Cheras. The project combines 73 villa-style units with 495 conventional condominium units, plus a sky facilities floor. Pricing, tenure and unit sizes are yet to be confirmed.
UDA Holdings Bhd has launched its Bonanza Memenuhi Impian 2026 campaign, offering buyers of 21 selected residential and commercial projects nationwide prizes including a Residensi Dedaun unit valued at RM508,000. The campaign runs until Dec 31, 2026, with draws scheduled through April 2027.
Heng Guan Development has started handing over 129 homes at Aera Gardens, the first residential phase of its 150-acre Aera Township in Sungai Petani North, Kedah. The RM828 million integrated township is being developed over five phases, with completion targeted by 2032.
A joint venture between UOL Group, Singapore Land Group, and CapitaLand Development has made the highest offer of S$1.43 billion for a 99-year leasehold residential site on New Upper Changi Road in Bedok. The bid, 13.8 per cent above the next closest offer, could set a record for the highest price e
Avaland Bhd's RM86.04m purchase of three freehold land parcels in Taman U-Thant, Kuala Lumpur, has become unconditional. The 1.88-acre site, zoned residential, is planned for a high-rise development with an estimated GDV of RM700m, strengthening Avaland's luxury presence in the Klang Valley.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has directed NBCC and a court-appointed committee to file a status report within two weeks on 16 stalled Supertech projects. Homebuyers expressed concern that no construction work has been carried out in the 21 months since NBCC took over. The projects, la
Frasers Property will close Yishun 10 on 2 Mar 2027 for redevelopment into a mixed-use project with about 110 residential units and a retail podium. The new development, set for launch in mid-2027 and completion in mid-2031, will be the first residential launch in Yishun Central in over a decade.
A fully furnished bungalow in Taman Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, has been leased for RM28,000 a month. The tenant was attracted by the strategic location, spacious layout, private pool and accessibility, with the property finding a tenant after a month on the market.
Thai property developers are prioritising cash preservation over growth as a prolonged housing downturn drains liquidity. Asset sales and cost-cutting have become critical strategies for survival in the weak market.
Nuvah Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian commercial arm of V3D Asia Ltd, plans to start construction in November on Villa Bayu, a 3D-printed luxury bungalow at the Gentlebre Precinct of Eco Majestic in Semenyih, Selangor. The project would be Malaysia’s first 3D-printed luxury bungalow, though details on size,
Hillcrest Botaniq, a freehold condominium in Taman Puchong Utama, Puchong, Selangor, has been launched with 988 units across three towers. The development features a 3-acre central park and is priced from RM576,500.
