HDB resale and BTO, private launches and developer sales, en bloc and collective sales, and the rules that move them.
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.
EXSIM MX4 Sdn. Bhd. has launched D’Nuri Residences @ Kwasa Damansara, a 492-unit serviced residence on leasehold commercial land. Starting from RM270,000, the 28-storey block offers compact 550 sq ft two-bedroom units and is within 400–600 m of Kwasa Sentral MRT Station, with completion scheduled fo
The Philippine Senate has approved on third and final reading the Condominium Redevelopment Act, which eases voting thresholds for redeveloping aging condo buildings. The bill lowers the required unit-owner approval from unanimous to majority or two-thirds, depending on the building's age, and offer
Nine people were killed and over a dozen injured in Russian air attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on Tuesday (Sep 1), marking the sixth successive day of strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Eight people died in Kyiv and one in Boryspil, with fires breaking out across the capital and damage to
Chin Hin Group Property has topped out Ayanna Resort Residences in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, with handover targeted for the second quarter of 2027. The RM732.1 million gross development value project has achieved a 95% take-up rate.
Bangkok’s luxury condominium market is holding up despite economic headwinds, driven by rising foreign interest and scarce new supply in prime locations, according to CBRE Thailand.
Samuel Chng of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities argues the COE debate should prioritise flexible mobility alternatives over making cars affordable for all. He suggests merging COE categories, needs-based allocation, or a separate leasing pool, but warns each carries trade-offs that shif
Taman Salak Megah, a boutique landed development in Salak Tinggi, Sepang, has launched with just 26 units of two-storey semi-detached homes. The project offers intermediate lots of approximately 40' x 74' with built-up areas of about 2,250 sq ft, with an indicative starting price of RM840,000.
Sunway MCL, the Singapore property arm of Malaysia's Sunway Bhd, plans to secure several land parcels annually as it expands its residential pipeline. The developer has been active in government land sales, including a S$750.6 million bid for a River Valley Green site and a joint venture for the Bay
Centurion Corporation has secured a second worker dormitory site in less than a month, paying S$221.7 million for a 30-year leasehold parcel at Lok Yang Way. The project adds 5,000 beds, bringing the company’s combined land outlay for two projects to S$564.7 million and expanding its Singapore capac
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) found more than 600 buildings with structural defects each year from 2023 to 2025 out of over 7,000 inspected annually. About 91 per cent of buildings inspected over the three-year period had either no defects or only minor ones. Inspections use drones,
Mumbai recorded 12,503 property registrations in August 2026, an 11% year-on-year increase and the highest for the month in 14 years, according to Knight Frank India. Stamp duty collections rose 12% to ₹1,123 crore, though both metrics declined from July 2026.
EcoWorld has unveiled Eco Radiance, an 847-acre freehold township in Semenyih, Selangor. The first residential phase, Astrea Collection, offers two-storey terrace homes with built-ups from 1,700 sq ft to 2,300 sq ft, priced above RM680,000.
Jaluran Lakeview Sanctuary in Section 8, Shah Alam features just 10 double-storey semi-detached homes with land sizes from 4,047 to 5,554 sq ft and a lakeside setting beside Taman Wetland. Priced from approximately RM1.45 million, the boutique project targets families and owner-occupiers seeking exc
Nationwide residential transfers in Thailand are expected to grow by only 1-2% this year, despite double-digit growth in the second quarter. The slowdown follows a rush of buyers accelerating transfers ahead of the original June expiry of cuts to property fees.
Analysts say waste-to-energy (WTE) projects alone will not fix the Philippines' waste management issues, as they do not reduce waste at the source and could undermine recycling efforts. They caution that WTE may worsen flooding by incentivising plastic production and call for better collection, segr
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat says two BTO projects in Sin Ming and Toa Payoh will offer about 1,200 flats with waiting times of under three years. The launches are part of broader plans for more than 10,000 public and private homes in Toa Payoh West and Mount Pleasant over the next de
KongsiKL has turned a disused site on Old Klang Road into a community-driven arts and riverfront hub. Founded in 2017 by Joseph Foo and run rent-free on land owned by EXSIM Development, the initiative focuses on shared resources, stewardship and ground-up placemaking along the Klang River.
Singapore architect Chang Yong Ter, founder of Chang Architects, has spent over two decades creating distinctive homes shaped by nature, spirituality and a philosophy of doing things differently. His projects include the acclaimed Elok House and Moongate House, a Good Class Bungalow in Bukit Timah.
A two-storey freehold bungalow in Ukay Heights, Ampang, has been listed at RM3.35 million. The property sits on 6,300 sq ft of land with a built-up of 5,000 sq ft, featuring five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a private pool, and solar panels.
Max Estates will acquire nine land-owning companies holding about 84.71 acres in Sector 3, Najafgarh, Delhi, through a non-cash share swap valued at up to ₹420.23 crore. The move marks the company's entry into the NCT Delhi residential market and is aligned with the Delhi Master Plan 2047.
An ageing waterfront bungalow in Sentosa Cove has been transformed with shou sugi ban, a Japanese technique of charring timber. Architect Pan Yi Cheng of Type0 Architecture proposed the method to create a cohesive, durable facade for the 20-year-old property.
Taiwan's population is projected to shrink by nearly half over the next five decades, falling to 12.15 million by 2075. The National Development Council warns of deepening labour shortages and a rapidly aging workforce that will challenge the economy's growth model.
Damosa Land, Inc. took home multiple honours at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2026 on 20 Aug, including Best Boutique Developer for the third time since 2020. Its TRYP by Wyndham Samal condotel, the first project approved under the SEC-RENT framework, won Best Investment Condo De
Aboitiz Economic Estates and Aboitiz Land won six awards at the 2026 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, including Best Developer (Luzon) and Best Industrial Developer for the sixth consecutive year. The wins recognise the group's jobs-first, industry-anchored approach to building integrated e
Cebu Landmasters Inc took home nine awards at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards on 20 Aug, including Best Developer in the Philippines. The company also won Best Housing Developer, Best Developer (Visayas) and Best Developer (Mindanao) for the sixth consecutive year.
Mah Sing Group Bhd reported a 9.8% rise in net profit to RM72.47 million for 2QFY2026, driven by higher property sales and progress billings. Revenue grew 16% to RM656.29 million. The group also announced the disposal of 78.8 acres of freehold land in Sepang for RM617.86 million and plans for a new
New family support measures announced at the National Day Rally on Aug 23 aim to make having more children less daunting, but the hardest resource for parents to stretch remains time. Father-of-three Malminderjit Singh reflects on the practical challenges of raising three children and how the latest
Thailand's residential market will face a tough second half of 2026, with financial strength and brand credibility becoming key for homebuyers. SET-listed developer Sansiri issued the warning, highlighting that investment-grade ratings will matter more as the market remains challenging.
Ayala Land Inc. plans to launch its first residential project in its Cresendo estate in Tarlac, along with new phases in Nuvali, Laguna and Lipa, Batangas. The developer said demand is driven by end-users seeking larger living spaces and connectivity near major infrastructure projects.
DMCI Homes is developing a 4,000-unit socialised housing project in Cavite, with units priced around P1.8 million each. The developer is also preparing a similar project in Valenzuela and reporting strong sales of ready-for-occupancy properties.
Australian senior housing provider Ingenia Communities has agreed to buy ASX-listed residential developer Peet in a deal valued at A$992.3 million (US$713.1 million). The transaction will add 7,000 development lots to Ingenia's pipeline and create the largest ASX-listed living sector platform by dev
US fund giant KKR and Weave Living are marketing a 376-unit Seoul rental housing portfolio on a building-by-building basis after a package sale stalled. Separately, 8M Real Estate is in talks to acquire S$500 million worth of conservation shophouses in Singapore's Tanjong Pagar Conservation Area.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has offered condolences to those affected by deadly flash floods along the Nepal-China border. Two Singaporeans are reportedly among 47 missing after the disaster, which has killed at least 165 people.
Vietnam's largest listed company, Vingroup, has secured land for a S$1.5 billion new urban area in Bac Ninh Province, 40 km northeast of Hanoi. The project covers 270 ha, with 50 ha designated for housing and the rest for public infrastructure, including social housing.
Eco Ardence and Missi Care have signed an MoU to operate a 24-hour Care Hub at Eco Ardence's first low-rise villas in Setia Alam, Shah Alam. The hub will offer caregiver support, health assessments and emergency response, with access covered by maintenance fees.
Kwasa Sentral Sdn Bhd has launched Tujuh Residences, a 573-unit serviced apartment development within the emerging Kwasa Damansara City Centre in Shah Alam, Selangor. The transit-oriented project offers two-wing tower layouts near two MRT stations, targeting urban professionals and investors.
Silverlake Residences, also known as Residensi SkySanctuary 2, is a new 40-storey twin-tower project in Setapak offering 830 three- and four-bedroom units from 1,200 sq ft to 1,405 sq ft. Located about 5km from KLCC, the development features open lanais and a 2.92-acre Central Park with lakeside sur
A new harbour in Sanur, operational since 2022, has simplified access to Nusa Lembongan, reducing a previously bumpy crossing to a 30-minute fast-boat ride. The island offers beachside dining, surf and dive sites, yoga studios and stylish stays, with easy connections to neighbouring Nusa Ceningan an
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