HDB resale and BTO, private launches and developer sales, en bloc and collective sales, and the rules that move them.
A single HDB resale or private purchase can generate dozens of PDFs, from the option to purchase and loan documents to tenancy agreements and inventory lists. Here is how to sign, merge, compress and redact them without printing anything, and where to be careful.
Bandar Rimbayu in Kuala Langat, Selangor, has seen median residential prices exceed RM1 million, reflecting a deliberate shift by developer IJM Land Bhd from its earlier mass-premium, volume-driven approach. The 1,879-acre township now focuses on higher-priced landed homes and expanded commercial of
The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed the promoter of RA Residences in Dadar East to deposit a 2% penalty on the project cost and execute a conveyance deed for the residential building. The promoter must also apportion sale proceeds from commercial units built using additional
Residents of Sembawang have the longest median work commute in Singapore at 50 minutes, according to the 2025 General Household Survey. Many rely on two feeder buses to reach Sembawang MRT station, and the journey can stretch to 90 minutes or more in peak periods.
A coroner has ruled that the death of a 17-year-old who was pinned by a falling basketball frame at Bedok South Road was a misadventure. The court found that inconsistent welding of the structure's poles likely caused the collapse, and that no professional engineer was engaged for renovation works.
Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing has called on Singapore’s public servants to move from a “for” to a “with” approach in engaging citizens. Speaking at a leadership ceremony, he cited the Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks redevelopments as examples where honest articulation of
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has extended its interim order halting new allotments in Oberoi Realty's Oberoi 360 North luxury housing project in Gurugram until September 25. The extension follows a petition by Advance India Projects Ltd challenging a DTCP director's order, which the petitioner
Sunway Sakura Residence, a low-density landed development in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, Johor, has launched with 100 Japanese-inspired homes priced from RM2.5 million. The project features Semi-D+, Semi-D and bungalow units with built-up areas from 3,190 sq ft and is located about 5km from the Mal
Hectare Heights Development has launched 22 Collection @ Suria Warisan, a boutique landed development of 22 two-storey semi-detached homes in Sepang. Indicative pricing starts from RM1.338 million, with land sizes from 3,229 sq ft to 6,168 sq ft.
The US Federal Reserve's 0.25 percentage point rate hike on Sep 16 could eventually push up Singapore home loan rates, though the impact may not be immediate or one-for-one. Analysts say borrowers on floating-rate SORA-linked loans are most exposed, while fixed rates had already risen in anticipatio
Sime Darby Property Bhd and innovation platform Kolaxus are targeting more than 1,000 university students for a hackathon focused on sustainable and liveable townships. The Sime Darby Property University Hackathon 2026 runs from September to December, with a total prize pool of RM14,000. Winners may
The residential market in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor is showing signs of recovery, though gains remain concentrated in Chon Buri, according to the Real Estate Information Center. The agency's data points to a tentative upturn in the region's housing sector.
Taiwan's central bank kept key interest rates unchanged for a 10th straight quarter, but raised the maximum loan-to-value ratio for second-home buyers to 70 per cent from 60 per cent. The move signals confidence that property lending has cooled enough to allow targeted relaxation without undermining
An inter-agency task force has proposed fee caps for all disability services and higher means-tested subsidies, with the eligibility threshold raised to S$6,000 monthly per capita household income. The changes, expected by 2028, aim to benefit about 80 per cent of households of people with disabilit
S P Setia has broken ground on its A$940 million Atlas Melbourne residential tower and appointed Multiplex as the builder. The 73-storey, 858-unit development at 383 La Trobe Street has sold 64% of residences since its October 2024 launch, with first handovers targeted for September 2029.
City Developments Ltd will open previews for its 570-unit Lucerne Grand residential towers at Lakeside Drive on Friday, with two-bedroom units from S$1.1 million. Sales bookings for the mixed-use project linked to Lakeside MRT station begin Oct 3.
The Selangor government has allocated up to RM20 million over 2025 and 2026 to resolve longstanding strata ownership issues, which the menteri besar linked to developers' failures. A separate RM5.68 million has been set aside for three strata community empowerment initiatives in 2026.
Bangkok's low-rise housing market is showing signs of recovery after a sluggish first half, prompting developers to resume new project launches in the fourth quarter. The market remains highly competitive for limited demand.
Mah Sing Group's RM469 million M Minori in Taman Seri Austin, Johor has topped out, with all non-Bumiputera units sold and only limited Bumiputera units left. The developer is preparing two more Johor residential projects for launch later this year.
UEM Sunrise’s Gerbang Nusajaya and Puteri Harbour developments are positioned to benefit from the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone and improved connectivity. The Gerbang Nusajaya Interchange, opened in Dec 2025, provides direct access to the Second Link Expressway, strengthening the township's
A terrace house at Taman Bukit Segar, Kuala Lumpur, sold for RM940,000 after a year on the market. The buyer was attracted by the property’s condition, substantial land area, and gated-and-guarded facility, while the seller moved on to pursue retirement.
Ayala Land Premier has begun turning over units at Gardencourt Residences in Taguig City, with four buyers accepting units and one moving into the first tower, Molave. Parent firm Ayala Land Inc. targets about 13,000 residential unit deliveries this year.
A Philippine lawmaker has pressed the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development to integrate solar power into housing projects for low-income families, citing high electricity costs. The agency said it would discuss the matter with the National Power Corp. and consider including solar pa
The Supreme Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate and Delhi Police to submit details of cases against Unitech Ltd directors to ensure a speedy trial, warning against further delays. A special court will be created to hear these cases exclusively as around 22,000 homebuyers await their flats
Trans Loyal Development's Residensi Selangorku Begonia in Eco Majestic, Semenyih, offers 933 units across three 30-storey blocks, with 1,045 sq ft three-bedroom homes launched at about RM250,000. The Rumah Selangorku project targets families seeking spacious affordable housing within the Semenyih-Ka
Trans Loyal Development's Residensi Senja @ Alam Sari in Bangi offers freehold three-bedroom apartments of about 1,045 sq ft from RM263,900 under the Rumah Selangorku scheme. The 1,458-unit project sits near UKM, GMI, Bangi KTM station and Canal Park.
Tan Chew Ling, 58, a former HDB group director for estate administration and property, was charged with breaching the agency's housing management submissions database 161 times over two days in April 2024. She allegedly kept documents and information on seven HDB flats without authorisation. She fac
BRDB has opened the final phase, The Royal Collection, at its 47-acre Senja Lakeside Estate in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. The limited offering comprises three-storey semi-detached homes, zero-lot bungalows and bungalows with built-ups from 4,497 sq ft to 7,588 sq ft, priced from RM1.94 million to RM4
A family court dismissed a 90-year-old man's bid for spousal maintenance from his 89-year-old ex-wife after their 64-year marriage, saying the S$2 million-plus he receives from the matrimonial pool sufficiently provides for him. The court also ordered the couple's S$5.8 million home sold within six
Sejahtera 113, a 113-unit low-density freehold high-rise in Alma, Bukit Mertajam, launched in February 2026 with prices from RM369,000 to RM400,000 under Penang's Rumah MutiaraKu Type D affordable housing scheme. The 900 sq ft units feature a 3+1 room layout and are located about 3km from AEON Mall.
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved the Lucknow Development Authority's takeover of Ansal Properties' stalled hi-tech township, potentially aiding around 5,000 homebuyers. The authority will complete pending infrastructure works at an estimated cost of Rs 2,216.91 crore, with the proposal now goi
Radium Development's freehold Radium Arena on Old Klang Road offers 988 homes in two 40-storey towers, with prices from RM569,000 to RM857,000. Units range from 658 to 920 sq ft, including dual-key options, and the project targets completion by November 2028.
EdgeProp Malaysia's third Realtors' Roundtable saw its top-performing agent community grow nearly 70 per cent to close to 200 members. The platform, which now counts 425 members across Malaysia and Singapore, also launched new awards and a scholarship.
BRDB Developments has launched 111 Menerung, a 23-storey boutique serviced residence with 111 freehold units along Jalan Menerung in Bangsar. Prices start from about RM2.26 million, with the largest duplex at RM7.33 million. The low-density project targets buyers seeking privacy and an established a
A bungalow at Sunway Rydgeway Puncak Melawati in Selangor was sold for RM2.5 million after two weeks on the market. The buyer was drawn to the layout, design and end-lot position of the bare unit.
Federal Land has inaugurated Aki Tower, the third of four towers at The Seasons Residences in Bonifacio Global City, and is considering another development in Cebu. Chairman Alfred V. Ty said the company is taking a gradual approach to new projects amid existing inventory and a slow market recovery.
Two NUS professors have asked to be removed from the acknowledgements of a working paper alleging civil servants bought homes near unannounced MRT stations. The paper, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, claims evidence of informed trading by public officials. The Public Service D
Analysts warn Pag-IBIG Fund's housing loan growth could slow as government shelter agencies face deep budget cuts in the 2027 National Expenditure Program. The slowdown follows a surge in releases driven by promotional rates, which analysts say cannot be sustained indefinitely.
Embassy Developments will invest ₹2,000 crore in Embassy Origins, an 85-acre residential project in North Bengaluru. The first phase includes Embassy Riverine and Embassy South Reserve, with a combined gross development value of about ₹4,500 crore.
Japanese land prices rose 1.5 per cent in the year to 1 Jul, marking a fifth consecutive annual gain and matching last year's pace, the strongest since 1991. The Bank of Japan is likely to weigh the survey in deciding how quickly to raise still-low interest rates.
Noida Authority has ordered a structural audit of the Great Value Sharnam project in Sector 107 after inspections found peeling plaster, exposed reinforcement bars and water seepage. The developer, Great Value Projects India, must have the audit done by an empanelled institution and carry out repair
Malaysian developer Eco World Development Group has submitted the highest bid of S$208.1 million for a 99-year leasehold residential site at Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue in Singapore's Bishan area. The bid, at S$1,612 psf ppr, was 11.1% above the second-highest offer and exceeded analysts' forecas
A five-room flat at Pinnacle@Duxton in Cantonment Road has had its Option to Purchase exercised at S$1.72 million, which would make it Singapore's second-highest HDB resale price. The deal is S$8,000 below the national record of S$1.728 million set at City Vue @ Henderson in April 2026.
Wolo Hotel & Residences in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, has won two Gold awards at the 12th CREDAWARD in Shanghai, making it the first Malaysian project to receive such recognition. The 60-storey hospitality-led development by Magma Group also earned an Industry Contribution Award.
Penang has added 1,133 homes across five projects to its rent-to-own programme, with RM49.26 million allocated this year. The state-purchased units bring the total RTO homes under the programme to 13,277, or about 60% of its 22,000-unit target by 2030.
SC Asset Corporation is ramping up its year-end launches with three new projects and 15 relaunches worth a combined 14.5 billion baht. The move comes as Thailand's low-rise housing market shows signs of recovery.
Damosa Land Inc. aims to complete its multi-building socialized housing project in Davao City within two to three years, with land development under way. The developer also reported progress across its Southern Mindanao portfolio, including Agria township, Kahi Estates and Bridgeport Park.
Property developers in the Philippines continue to build socialized housing despite government price ceilings limiting profitability, driven by regulatory compliance and lower-cost provincial projects. Analysts say cheaper land outside Metro Manila and partnerships with local governments help make t
The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda) has signed separate memoranda of understanding with the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) and the Malaysia Carbon Market Association (MCMA) to promote sustainable development and carbon market knowled
IJM Land Bhd has unveiled Merione Residences, a 145-unit residential development within its Merione mixed-use project at The Light Waterfront Penang. The launch follows the 100% take-up of commercial units at the adjacent Merione Grand.
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