HDB resale and BTO, private launches and developer sales, en bloc and collective sales, and the rules that move them.
Vietnam's consumer price index rose 0.2% in October from September, driven by higher domestic fuel prices and electricity demand, bringing the 10-month average increase to 4.57%. Housing, utilities and construction materials recorded a 6.66% year-on-year rise, while transport prices climbed 6.98%.
Megawide Construction Corp has completed two horizontal housing contracts valued at a combined P1.2 billion for PH1 World Developers. The milestones include the full completion of Northscapes in Bulacan and the turnover of three blocks at Southscapes in Cavite on 15 Oct 2026.
Former banker Ryan Ng became PropNex Malaysia's top landed producer among 1,600 agents in 2024, just three years after entering real estate. He specialises in luxury landed homes and branded residences, and credits his entrepreneurial mindset for his rapid rise.
A commentary by Duke-NUS and NUS academics warns that ageing Singaporean households, with about 90 per cent of wealth tied up in housing and CPF, may face financial precarity from health shocks. It calls for better understanding of net wealth, insurance trade-offs, and options like rightsizing to re
Rehda Selangor chairman Datuk Edward Chong Sin Kiat urged for greater regulatory clarity and consistent policy implementation to ensure sustainable growth in the state's housing and property development industry. Speaking at the Rehda Selangor Housing Convention 2026, he emphasised that a clear regu
YTL Corp Bhd is revising the master plan for its Brabazon development near Bristol, England, to accommodate 25,000 homes, but expansion beyond the currently permitted 6,500 homes depends on additional transport links and energy infrastructure. The UK government's New Towns Taskforce has identified t
The Ascott Ltd. has opened Somerset Gorordo Cebu, a 155-unit serviced residence in Cebu City, on 30 Oct 2026. The property at Archbishop Reyes Avenue and Gorordo Avenue offers studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units from 33 sq.m. to 76 sq.m., targeting business and leisure travellers.
Goodman Group has won a state recommendation to fast-track five apartment towers of up to 60 storeys at 3-5 Talavera Road in Sydney's Macquarie Park, directly across from its recently approved A$1.4 billion Project Apollo data centre. The 2,150-dwelling proposal now awaits a ministerial decision on
Property consultants say developers expanding outside Metro Manila must assess local governments' ability to deliver infrastructure before committing to new investments. Analysts identified Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and the Luzon Economic Corridor as potential markets, while warning that
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has approved only 4,218 units of affordable housing in Bandar Madani Bukit Jalil, with further approvals contingent on completion of supporting infrastructure. Minister Hannah Yeoh told Parliament the mayor is monitoring development to ensure infrastructure is implemented befo
A South Korean army staff sergeant was found dead with external injuries at a frontline unit in Cheorwon near the North Korean border on 1 Nov 2026. The defence ministry said military and civilian investigators are examining the cause of death, which comes amid heightened border tensions after three
Kolkata's high-level committee has sanctioned the continuation of 300 halted high-rise housing projects after safety evaluations. Of these, 178 met safety benchmarks, while others were asked to improve measures. Restrictions on buildings up to five storeys have also been eased.
Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, which collapsed five years ago, faces fresh allegations after 127 plots in a Bangalore Development Authority-approved layout were mortgaged despite having been sold to buyers. The outstanding amount on the mortgaged property is Rs 961 crore, and bank off
YTL Corp Bhd reported a pre-tax loss of RM70.7 million in its property investment and development segment for FY2026, swung from a restated RM188.8 million profit a year earlier. The group completed its fully sold Dedaun Rimba project in Kwasa Damansara and progressed work at Brabazon Bristol in the
JY Creative Development Sdn Bhd has launched Merdeka Residensi @ J-City, a 32-storey serviced apartment tower with 361 units in central Kuantan, Pahang. Units range from 743 sq ft to 1,299 sq ft, with indicative prices starting from RM594,400. The leasehold project targets completion in 2029.
Sime Darby Property has launched Trybe Residences, a freehold serviced apartment development within the SJ7 integrated project in USJ 7, Subang Jaya. The 998-unit two-tower project features flexible layouts, lifestyle facilities and is located approximately 400 metres from the USJ 7 LRT-BRT intercha
Malaysian Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming urged stronger global cooperation to deliver quality housing based on affordability, liveability, connectivity and access to amenities. Speaking at the World Cities Day 2026 Forum in Fuzhou, China, he also highlighted the Ipoh Accord betwe
Sime Darby Property has launched Damayan Residences, a freehold serviced residence in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor. The single-block development offers 308 units sized from 838 sq ft to 1,178 sq ft, with indicative prices from RM668,400 to RM999,900. It is located about 650 metres from Putra
EMKAY Group has extended its Merdeka Dari Sewa 2 property campaign to 31 Dec 2026, offering cash rebates of up to RM310,000 on selected residential and commercial units. The earlier campaign ended on 30 Sept with bookings for 104 units worth RM30 million.
CENTURY Properties Group says its affordable housing arm PHirst will retain its 2026 launch target of 10 residential projects and its 2027 expansion strategy following the SEC-approved merger of the two companies. PHirst has ceased to exist as a separate entity, with CPG absorbing its assets and lia
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) will offer 1,310 Build-To-Order flats at Sembawang Anchor with a waiting time of two years and 10 months in the November sales exercise. The flats are part of a broader launch of 2,875 units across three projects with waiting times of around three years or les
Jumbo HDB flats, created by merging two units, number only about 2,900 across Singapore. A September 2026 listing of a 1,465 sq ft unit in Telok Blangah for S$2.18 million prompted HDB to review the flat conversion scheme, as owners and agents describe a niche market with financing hurdles and limit
HDB announced plans for over 6,000 new homes in Toa Payoh West, clustered around Caldecott MRT station. The first BTO project, Toa Payoh Hillside, will offer about 1,600 flats in the November 2026 sales exercise, including Community Care Apartments and a lower eligibility age of 55.
Keppel Ltd. was named Outstanding Premium Real Estate Developer and Outstanding Green Building Developer at the inaugural Vietnam Property Value Chain Awards 2026. The awards recognise the company's residential projects and its commitment to sustainable development in Vietnam over nearly four decade
Married couple David Shen and Sheralyn Tay, both 45, run a home-based private dining business called PXZA from their five-room HDB flat in Yishun, serving 12-course Neapolitan-style pizza dinners to paying guests. They juggle the venture with their day jobs, handling all preparation and hosting them
Gamuda Land and Taylor’s Assets have opened Block A of Haus on 15 for sale after Block B was fully sold. The mixed-use development on the former Taylor’s College Subang Jaya site comprises 614 serviced residences, purpose-built student accommodation and retail space.
A joint venture between Hong Leong Holdings and Mitsui Fudosan has won a 99-year leasehold residential site at Orchard Boulevard with a top bid of S$175.5 million, or S$1,755 psf per plot ratio. The bid was 8.3 per cent higher than the second-highest offer and represents the third-highest land rate
The High Court has partially allowed former national hurdler Noraseela Mohd Khalid's application against the joint management body of Shang Villa Condominium, ruling that House Rule 9.0 cannot be used to prohibit or penalise her merely for keeping three cats in her home. Enforcement must be grounded
The EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards (EPEA) celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, recognising property developments for design, innovation, landscape, sustainability and sales performance. For the first time, the awards also honour outstanding projects in Malaysia and Australia, judged agains
Paramount Corp Bhd's Sejati by the Lake in Cahaya SPK, Shah Alam, is open for preview with its sales gallery and show unit. The leasehold strata development comprises 252 double-storey terraced homes, with indicative prices from RM850,300 and an estimated GDV of RM236.6 million.
Mumbai's Slum Rehabilitation Authority has revised permissions for Coastal Regulation Zone projects, shifting floor space index calculations from gross to net plot area. The change affects more than 45 redevelopment schemes in prime areas such as Bandra and Juhu, with developers facing reduced const
Greater Bangkok's new-home price index rose 0.2% year-on-year to 131.5 in Q3 2026, with developers offering more promotions including free furniture and cash discounts to attract buyers amid weak demand and tight mortgage conditions.
Tropicana Corp Bhd has launched Phase 2 of Avisa Residences at Tropicana Alam in Puncak Alam, Selangor, offering 480 two-storey terrace homes priced from RM612,800. The launch follows over 90% take-up of Phase 1's 431 units.
DMCI Resorts has announced Solmera Beach Park Resort, a 7.5-hectare beachfront development in San Juan, Batangas, set to open in February 2027. The resort will combine leisure amenities, accommodations, dining, and MICE facilities in one integrated destination.
Hong Kong housing secretary Winnie Ho has resigned over a fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po that killed 168 people in November 2025. Chief Executive John Lee apologised and announced reforms, including the axing of the Housing Bureau's Independent Checking Unit.
The Noida Authority board has approved the Model Building Regulations, 2026, removing the maximum floor area ratio (FAR) cap for group housing projects on plots abutting roads wider than 45 metres. The board also cleared the UP Private Business Park Development Scheme and will issue an RFP to select
A detached house at Taman Harmoni Indah, Bentong, Pahang has been sold for RM680,000. The property was on the market for about three months, with the buyer attracted by its near-new condition and peaceful surroundings.
Bangkok's condominium market is unlikely to return to normal for another two to three years, as developers contend with a supply glut, weak purchasing power and falling demand from Chinese buyers. The prolonged downturn reflects structural imbalances in the sector.
A bungalow land parcel at Jalan Langgak Golf in Kuala Lumpur's Embassy Row enclave has been sold for RM70,499,520. The buyer was attracted by the substantial land size and the prestigious, low-density location. The property was on the market for eight months before the sale.
Astaka Kimlun Sdn Bhd has launched Amora Serviced Residence, a 617-unit freehold high-rise project in Tampoi, Johor Bahru. Part of the larger Amora Park integrated development, the two-tower project offers units from 990 to 2,230 sq ft with an indicative starting price of RM600,000.
Avaland Berhad has launched Alora Residences, a freehold serviced apartment development in USJ 25, Subang Jaya. The 770-unit project is the first residential phase of the 13.4-acre Avenue25 mixed-use masterplan and features a covered walkway to USJ 21 LRT Station.
Iconic Worldwide Bhd expects to launch a new Penang development in H1 2027, while targeting completion of its Iconic Harmony project in Bukit Mertajam by June that year. The group's property development revenue surged 139.8% to RM58.55 million in FY2026, contributing 66.8% of group revenue.
HDB has revised housing plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks to retain more greenery after public feedback, increasing conserved areas to 10ha and 12ha respectively. Nature groups welcome the changes but call for continued environmental safeguards, noting that while 1,200 fewer homes will be b
PropNex Malaysia CEO Marcus Teng explains why he and other agency leaders chose to set aside their individual brands to operate under PropNex Realty's brand and systems. The move, he says, was driven by humility and conviction that a unified platform would be stronger, with the company now counting
SET-listed developer Supalai is re-entering Chiang Mai's condo market with a THB 2.55 billion high-rise project near Central Festival Chiang Mai, marking its first such development in 12 years. The move reflects a bet on recovering demand and shifting buyer preferences in the northern Thai city.
EXSIM Group has launched Sea Crestz, a 456-unit leasehold serviced apartment development at Kuantan Waterfront Resort City in Tanjung Lumpur, Pahang. Priced from RM494,900, the two-tower project offers units from 506 to 1,012 sq ft and features resort-style facilities including an infinity pool and
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has announced that 88 local authorities have been recognised under the Malaysia Smart City Rating since its launch in 2023, with 28 new endorsements in 2026. Separately, eight private townships qualified for the Smart Township rating this year, inc
Saujana Triangle Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of MK Land Holdings, has launched The Rafflesia @ Hill 4, the final phase of its Rafflesia Hill series in Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya. The development comprises 22 three-storey semi-detached homes on an 8-acre leasehold site, with indicative prices ranging
A condominium unit at Park One Melawati in Selangor has been sold for RM725,000. The buyers, a newly wed couple, were drawn by its proximity to family in Taman Melawati. The unit was on the market for about two months before the sale.
The Kuala Lumpur Residents Action for Sustainable Development Association has filed a constitutional challenge in the High Court against provisions of the Land Acquisition Act 1960 that allow compulsory land acquisition for private development. The group argues the law lacks a meaningful pre-acquisi
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