HDB resale and BTO, private launches and developer sales, en bloc and collective sales, and the rules that move them.
UK property investor M&G Real Estate has acquired a 17-storey, 215-unit luxury rental apartment tower in Melbourne for A$215 million (S$158 million), its first build-to-rent asset under the Asia Living Property platform. The property, developed by partner Novus, sits next to Anzac station and brings
Bukit Sembawang Estates has signed a conditional S$196 million deal to acquire part of the Kallang Distripark from Tropical Warehousing, planning a waterfront condo with first-storey commercial space. The 548,959 sq ft site could yield 804,144 sq ft of gross floor area, with Savills estimating a gro
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has ruled that joint management bodies (JMBs) may deactivate access cards over unpaid maintenance charges but cannot prevent owners from entering their own units. The unanimous decision overturned a High Court ruling and set aside costs, granting nominal damages to the app
The Urban Redevelopment Authority has awarded a 390-home residential site at Marina Gardens Lane to EL Development for S$450.1 million. The sole bid was 11.3 per cent below the price paid for an adjoining site in 2023, and comes after the URA rejected a sole bid for a nearby plot in 2024.
Matrix Concepts Holdings has proposed to acquire 57 parcels of vacant agricultural land in Kulai, Johor for RM169.31 million. The developer plans a mixed development on the 174.77-hectare site with an estimated gross development value of RM2.1 billion.
Adam Sathya Raj, an IQI Realty agent who started with a RM15-a-day car wash job at 17, has achieved more than 100 property transactions in a single year. He now specialises in Airbnb and income-generating investments across KLCC, Bukit Jalil, Johor Bahru and Penang.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the 17,000-unit Bandar Madani Bukit Jalil township will be built over 15 years in phases aligned with infrastructure readiness. The government has allocated RM250 million for road upgrades, and traffic, environmental and social impact assessmen
Mitraland Group has launched Bayou Quartz, a freehold landed residential development in Kota Bayuemas, Klang, Selangor. The 52-acre project has an estimated gross development value of RM800 million and features 712 units with two- and three-storey homes, an elevated green deck, a clubhouse and a thr
TSLAW Land has launched Han-Ya Wahyu, a twin-tower serviced apartment development with 1,816 units beside Taman Tasik Indah in Taman Wahyu, Kuala Lumpur. The 53-storey project is approximately 200 metres from Taman Wahyu KTM Station and is slated for completion in 2031.
Property developer SkyWorld Development Bhd has opened a second sales gallery in Penang, at Bandar Cassia in Batu Kawan, and is inviting registrations of interest for SkyWorld Cassia apartments. The first phase comprises 3,600 apartments across six 29-storey blocks, with completion expected in April
Titijaya Land Berhad has launched The Ria @ Riveria City, a 63-level serviced apartment development in Brickfields near KL Sentral. The project comprises 752 leasehold units sized 650 to 800 sq ft, with indicative prices from RM616,000 and target completion in 2027.
Asiabina Group has launched One Seputeh Residences, a freehold serviced residence in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur. The 50-storey, 383-unit tower offers two- to four-bedroom layouts including dual-key configurations, with prices starting from approximately RM699,980 and a reported initial take-up rate of ar
Property consultants say Philippine developers are acquiring land near planned transport corridors outside Metro Manila despite infrastructure delays, while holding back project launches until construction advances. Joint ventures and phased development are being used to manage risk.
GDB Holdings Bhd has secured a RM1.017 billion contract from Perdana ParkCity Sdn Bhd to build ParkCity Residences in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur. The 57.5-month project comprises two residential blocks with 433 apartments, scheduled to begin in November 2026.
A 73-year-old man died when a landslide struck a house in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, Penang on 25 Oct 2026. Authorities suspect a leaking water pipe at a nearby hillside condominium project may have triggered the incident, and a stop-work order has been issued.
A judicial review by 12 residents against the Ampang Jaya Local Plan 2035 will be heard on Nov 25. The Shah Alam High Court granted leave for the challenge in April 2026, and the advocacy group Tolak RT2035 has raised concerns over land-use conversions and environmental risks.
The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority has directed Eco Life Developers to form and register an association of allottees within 60 days, following a complaint by buyer Swetha Rangaswamy. The developer allegedly failed to provide proof of registration despite claiming an association existed u
UDA Holdings Bhd has opened a show unit for its Residensi Mutiara development in Bandar UDA Utama, Johor Bahru. The 50-unit freehold townhouse project features two- and three-storey homes with built-up areas from 1,259 to 3,627 sq ft, priced from RM548,700.
Ayutthaya's residential market is gaining momentum as the China+1 manufacturing strategy and industrial supply chains boost housing demand in Wang Noi and Bang Pa-in districts. The trend reflects growing interest from businesses diversifying production away from China.
Malaysia's proposed short-term rental accommodation (STRA) framework would retain strata management rules while limiting legal operations to registered premises that meet local authority licensing conditions. Digital platforms are encouraged to introduce automated licence checks before listing prope
KTI Landmark Bhd has signed a three-year MOU with Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology to explore student accommodation at its Kayana Heights development in Kota Kinabalu. The collaboration would see residential units configured for co-living, operated by Belive Ventures.
Paramount Property, via its subsidiary, has inked a development agreement with the Penang Housing Board for the phased redevelopment of a 15.3-acre site in Ujong Batu, Butterworth. The first phase will deliver 350 Rumah MutiaraKu affordable homes, supporting the state government's housing accessibil
A Delhi court has upheld cheating and criminal conspiracy proceedings against M3M India Pvt Ltd and its promoters in an alleged Rs 450-crore land fraud. The case involves a disputed land exchange deal over 31 acres in Gurugram where cheques worth Rs 98 crore were returned unpaid. The accused must ap
Ayala Land expects major transportation projects to drive demand for its 74-hectare Arca South estate in Taguig City. The company has started turning over units at Gardencourt Residences, the first residential towers within the mixed-use development.
Possession letters have been handed to 51 homebuyers at Phase 1 of Amrapali Leisure Valley in Noida, nearly 14 years after bookings. Meanwhile, 86 other projects across Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad remain stuck in insolvency proceedings at the National Company Law Tribunal, with experts citing le
A historic Emerald Hill shophouse, originally converted by Woha in the late 1990s, has been sensitively restored by its current owner and designer Terence Chan. The project reinstates the firm's architectural vision while adding personalised entertainment spaces and curated art.
Singapore's Primary 1 registration system faces renewed scrutiny as parents acknowledge inherent unfairness while still using alumni and volunteer priority routes. Education experts argue that achieving a substantially fairer system would require much bolder reforms, including potentially abolishing
Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority has sought criminal cases against 23 developers for allegedly failing to transfer designated affordable housing plots or flats to the authority. Police have yet to begin the process nearly two weeks after the complaint was filed on 9 Oct 2026.
HDB resale flat prices fell 0.1% in the third quarter of 2026, the third straight quarterly decline. Private home prices rose 1.4%, the fastest quarterly increase in nearly two years, according to data from HDB and URA released on 23 Oct.
The National House Buyers Association has proposed that affordable homes be priced using independently verified development costs plus a regulated profit margin of 10% to 15%. It also called for an Independent Housing Price Review Commission to oversee cost verification, profit approval and price ce
OSK Property has launched Alia @ Mori Park, the first phase of its Mori Park masterplan in Section 13, Shah Alam. The 37-storey development comprises 812 serviced apartments, 76 flexi suites and 22 retail lots, with units from 550 sq ft to 958 sq ft and prices starting from RM270,000.
Veridian Residence @ VTOWN, a 551-unit leasehold condominium in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, is now on sale with built-up areas from 947 sq ft to 1,302 sq ft. Developed by Perumahan Masteron Sdn Bhd, the project offers three-bedroom layouts, dual-key-ready configurations and Japandi-inspired design, wit
SM Prime Holdings is moving ahead with the first phase of redeveloping Susana Heights Village in Muntinlupa City. The residential estate offers lots from 500 sq m to 900 sq m, with plans for new commercial plazas and upgraded community facilities.
Paramount Property's co-living-ready Seiras development in Batu Kawan, Penang, has topped out. The 43-storey tower comprises 411 serviced apartments with dual- and triple-key layouts, and has a GDV of RM266 million. Completion is expected ahead of schedule in the fourth quarter of 2027.
Glomac Bhd has called on the Malaysian government to extend stamp duty exemptions to homeowners selling their existing property to buy a larger home. The developer also reported that industry profit margins have narrowed to the mid-teens from around 30%, as construction costs rise.
The Shah Alam High Court has dismissed a striking-out application by developer Midlands City Sdn Bhd in a suit brought by 24 purchasers over delays in strata titles and CCC. The court found live issues requiring a full trial, which is set for April 2027.
About 40 cat fosterers have been approved under a two-year pilot scheme that raises the household cat limit to six in HDB flats and 10 in private premises. While some fosterers welcome the formal recognition and fee waivers, others express concerns over household limits and the scheme's ability to a
Radium Development Bhd reported a 40% take-up for its Radium Evara residential project in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, after opening its sales gallery. The 5.314-acre development comprises 797 homes priced from RM450,000, targeting owner-occupiers.
PropNex Malaysia is holding its October open house this weekend (24 and 25 Oct), featuring 21 freehold properties across Peninsular Malaysia, Penang and Sabah. Highlights include a terrace house in Petaling Jaya at RM2,280,000 and a semi-detached home in Off Jalan Sg Bertik at RM880,000.
The number of approved building permits in the Philippines fell to 10,968 in August, the lowest in over six years, as high borrowing costs, economic slowdown and weather disruptions weighed on construction. Residential permits plunged 40.7% year on year, while nonresidential permits fell 6.2%, accor
Federal Land has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and the Pag-IBIG Fund to offer financing through the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program. Qualified Pag-IBIG members will gain access to loans for select Federal Land
Malaysia's Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming says projected profits of developers will be considered when valuing replacement properties for homeowners affected by urban redevelopment under the proposed Urban Renewal Bill. The bill, tabled in August 2025, remains on Parliament's order paper after debate
KSL Riverhaus, a freehold serviced apartment development by Wawari Sdn. Bhd. in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, will offer 2,160 units and 30 retail shoplots. Unit sizes range from 501 to 996 sq ft, with indicative prices between RM312,000 and RM673,000. Target completion is 2030.
Amberwood Resort Residences, a 99-year leasehold serviced apartment development by Affluent Crafts Sdn. Bhd., has launched in Larkin, Johor Bahru. The 3.49-acre project features two 26-storey towers with 824 units ranging from 560 to 872 sq ft, priced between RM390,000 and RM819,000, with completion
UDA Property has launched Residensi Dedaun, a 37-storey freehold apartment in Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, Cheras. The development offers 341 units sized 850 sq ft to 1,160 sq ft with three-bedroom layouts, and is priced from RM394,800. Completion is targeted for 2027.
A condominium unit at Bangsar Hill Park in Kuala Lumpur has been rented for RM7,500 per month. The tenant, a Japanese corporate, was attracted by the high-standard furnishing and imported white goods, as well as the rare corner layout.
A webinar hosted by Earoph Malaysia called for residents, officials and experts to be equal partners in building climate-resilient communities. Panellists stressed that community ownership and local knowledge must be embedded from the start, not retrofitted after projects end.
Construction group Asian Pac Holdings Bhd plans a RM295 million mixed development in Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The 119,479 sq ft leasehold site is jointly owned by two Chinese community organisations. The project comprises 573 commercial lots and serviced apartments, with completion targete
DMCI Homes has partnered with Bank of the Philippine Islands to use BPI's Overseas Collection Arrangement solution, enabling US-based customers to pay property amortisations directly from their US bank accounts. The service aims to speed up settlements, streamline reconciliation, and improve the pay
CapitaLand Development (CLD) Vietnam won seven awards at the PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2026, including its fifth Best Sustainable Developer title and third consecutive Social Impact Award. Three residential projects received five awards for design and amenities, bringing CLD's regional Pr
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